Winnipeg-based comedian Lara Rae has been confirmed as emcee for the Manitoba NDP Leadership Convention Dinner, President David Woodbury announced today.
"Lara Rae is one of Winnipeg's finest comedic talents," said Woodbury. "As a strong voice for the arts and LGBTTQ* communities and proud member of our party, we are excited to have her host our Leadership Convention Dinner featuring guest speaker Dr. David Suzuki."
Dear friends,
I want to invite you to a special event for our party.
On Friday, September 15, the party will host a Leadership Convention Dinner at the RBC Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg. This event takes place the night before our highly anticipated Leadership Convention featuring our leadership candidates Steve Ashton & Wab Kinew.
I am pleased to announce that environmental and social justice activist Dr. David Suzuki will be our special guest speaker!
Today is the first day of voting for delegates to attend the September 16th Leadership Convention, President David Woodbury announced today.
"Delegate selection voting is one of the most exciting parts of the leadership race for members and the campaigns," said Woodbury. "I encourage every member to participate and make a plan to vote."
The Manitoba NDP will host a series of Leadership 2017 Forums, Provincial Secretary Keith Bellamy confirmed today.
"In this leadership race, it's important that every member has an opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions about their platforms," said Bellamy. "We encourage all those interested to watch these forums as they describe their respective visions for our party and province."
The dates and locations of the Leadership 2017 Forums are as follows:
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The Manitoba NDP is excited to report significant growth in its membership following the 90 day cutoff for Leadership 2017, Provincial Secretary Keith Bellamy said today.
"Our membership has grown to now include over 8,000 New Democrats from across the province," said Bellamy. "With thousands of returning and new supporters signing memberships, it's clear there is growing excitement for Leadership 2017 and the future of our party."
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