Press Releases

Building and improving Manitoba schools means more kids can have access to the highest quality education, in smaller class sizes. That’s why Budget 2013 includes a plan to build two new schools.

Budget 2013 includes funding to secure land and finalize designs for two new elementary schools in Sage Creek and Waverley West. Construction on both schools is expected to be completed in 2016.

Premier Selinger and your NDP government are taking an innovative approach to improving affordability and quality of life for the residents of the William Whyte community.

In the recent speech from the throne, your NDP government highlighted upcoming projects for improvements to community policing as well as a new program to help create jobs, save residents money and conserve energy.

WINNIPEG—The Manitoba NDP Premier’s Dinner saw a record turn out this year of over 900 people. The event brought together Manitoba New Democrats and the province’s community and business leaders to meet, mingle and raise money for the NDP.
“It is great to see such an incredible turnout,” said NDP Provincial Secretary Nanci Morrison. “Seeing so many people in attendance is energizing, it shows that our party continues to grow.”
The dinner this year comes just days after the one-year anniversary of Manitoban’s electing the largest caucus of NDP MLAs in Manitoba history.

McFadyen’s cuts and privatization too big a risk

Hugh McFadyen’s cuts and privatization agenda would hurt health care first, which is why health care is a defining issue in this election campaign.