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Manitoba’s Job Market Shows Net Growth

Nov 7, 2011

Province's Employment Level Hits Seven Month High: Bjornson New figures from Statistics Canada show new growth in Manitoba's labour market as the...

“FACT CHECK: McFadyen’s Market Electricity Rates Going Through the Roof” NDP

Oct 2, 2011

Yesterday, Albertans learned that their “market rates” for electricity will rise by a whopping 50% (“Residential electricity rates in Alberta to jump about 50% in October,” Canadian Press, Sept. 30, 2011). This shocking rate hike followed months of electricity rates “swinging up and down” with the market, leaving Alberta families with unpredictable energy bills that are significantly higher than those enjoyed by Manitoba families. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Today’s NDP, the Only Party to Support a Strong Minimum Wage with Regular Increases” Selinger

Oct 2, 2011

On the day when Manitoban’s minimum wage rises to $10 per hour, the Premier noted that approximately 28,000 Manitobans earn minimum wage. Most of them are adults, and almost half work full time. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Seniors, Nurses, Health Care Workers Unite Behind Selinger to Defend Health Care” NDP

Sep 30, 2011

“As I talk to Manitobans this campaign, one message is coming through loud and clear: we can’t let the PCs get their hands on our health care,” Premier Greg Selinger told a large crowd concerned about the future of health care in Manitoba. “Mr McFadyen will do what Mr McFadyen has always done. Cuts and privatization are in his political DNA.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Selinger Announces Funds for New Northern Remote Community Places Program” NDP

Sep 29, 2011

The new program will be designed to help meet the unique needs of northern remote communities such as ensuring the deadlines and approvals will coincide with the winter road season. Grants for a maximum $75,000 will help build and renew playgrounds, ball diamonds, and outdoor rinks across northern communities. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Fact Check: McFadyen Can’t Keep His Story Straight on Privatizing Hydro in Ontario” NDP

Sep 29, 2011

“Mr. McFadyen is trying so hard to cover his tracks on privatizing hydro in Ontario that he can’t even keep his stories straight. The facts are, he advised Mike Harris on hydro privatization in Ontario and Harris acted on that advice by announcing his decision to proceed with the largest privatization in Canadian history.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

“ Selinger Tells Chambers: Only Today’s NDP Will Take Full Advantage Of The Massive Economic Opportunities Offered By Hydro” NDP

Sep 29, 2011

“Hydro power is Manitoba’s oil. The main economic question in this election is do we build Hydro or not?” Premier Greg Selinger told the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Leaders Vision series. “The differences between myself and Mr. McFadyen on this are clear as day.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Selinger to Expand Best Home Care Program in Canada with Doctors, Nurse Practitioners” NDP

Sep 28, 2011

Today’s NDP will expand home care with new hospital home teams to provide specialized services for seniors who would otherwise have to remain in hospital. The expansion will include a team of hospital professionals who will make home visits to seniors with fragile health issues in need of regular monitoring and specialized care, which are currently only available in a hospital. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“FACT CHECK: McFadyen wants Interlake voters to forget PC Health Cuts and Canceled Projects” NDP

Sep 27, 2011

Today as Hugh McFadyen makes a health care promise in Eriksdale, he would like Interlake residents to forget the PC health care record when he was Gary Filmon’s Chief of Staff and Director of Policy. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Selinger Has Strong Plan to Secure Future of Health Care in Manitoba” NDP

Sep 27, 2011

Greg Selinger announced his priorities for negotiating the next national health accord, including fighting for continued stable funding increases to help secure the long-term future of health care for Manitoba families. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Today’s NDP Will Keep Building World-Class Facilities to Make Manitoba A Soccer Centre” Selinger

Sep 26, 2011

Today’s NDP will commit $12.5 million over four years to build world-class soccer facilities, including a new indoor complex in north Winnipeg and nine new fully- lit synthetic grass fields across the city. [Click on Pic to learn more]

“Today’s NDP to Help Develop 2500 New Private Market Rental Housing Units” Selinger

Sep 24, 2011

“Our population is growing and more young families than ever before are building their futures here. We understand the challenges facing renters, especially young people, seniors, and low-income families, in our low-vacancy rental market,” said Premier Greg Selinger. “This investment will help provide more housing choices for renters.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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Manitoba’s Job Market Shows Net Growth

“FACT CHECK: McFadyen’s Market Electricity Rates Going Through the Roof” NDP

“Today’s NDP, the Only Party to Support a Strong Minimum Wage with Regular Increases” Selinger

“Seniors, Nurses, Health Care Workers Unite Behind Selinger to Defend Health Care” NDP

“Selinger Announces Funds for New Northern Remote Community Places Program” NDP

“Fact Check: McFadyen Can’t Keep His Story Straight on Privatizing Hydro in Ontario” NDP

“ Selinger Tells Chambers: Only Today’s NDP Will Take Full Advantage Of The Massive Economic Opportunities Offered By Hydro” NDP

“Selinger to Expand Best Home Care Program in Canada with Doctors, Nurse Practitioners” NDP

“FACT CHECK: McFadyen wants Interlake voters to forget PC Health Cuts and Canceled Projects” NDP

“Selinger Has Strong Plan to Secure Future of Health Care in Manitoba” NDP

“Today’s NDP Will Keep Building World-Class Facilities to Make Manitoba A Soccer Centre” Selinger

“Today’s NDP to Help Develop 2500 New Private Market Rental Housing Units” Selinger