Longtime MP and former Tory leader Candice Bergen stepping down
Former Conservative interim leader and longtime Manitoba member of Parliament Candice Bergen announced on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, she is stepping down.
Heather Stefanson
Duclos says provincial ministers agree health care must improve, but no deal yet
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and his provincial counterparts agree privately on what needs to be done to improve health care, the federal minister said on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, but he argues "the ball is in the premiers' court" to accept a deal for more funding from Ottawa.
Manitoba premier wants leeway on federal carbon pricing
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says she is not planning legislation to push back against the federal government over areas of jurisdiction, as Alberta and Saskatchewan are planning.
Guilbeault rejects Atlantic Canada's request for climate plan extension
The federal environment minister on Thursday, September 1, 2022, rejected a request from the premiers of Atlantic Canada for an extension to the deadline to submit their plans to tackle carbon emissions.
Prime minister takes a swipe at Manitoba, saying some premiers are dishonest about carbon pricing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused some politicians on Thursday, September 1, 2022, of being dishonest about the effects of the federal government’s carbon tax.
Lifesaving flight brings Ukrainians to Winnipeg
Kseniia Zinenko stepped outside of the Winnipeg airport on Monday, May 23, 2022, evening after a nine-hour flight from Poland to Manitoba's capital city.
Praise pours in for Kenney who resigned after UCP review
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, he is stepping down as leader of the United Conservative Party after the party announced he had won a leadership review with just 51.4 per cent of votes.
Manitoba flood zones seen from the air
Manitoba's premier and transportation minister shared a helicopter with the Opposition leader for a tour of flooded regions south and north of the provincial capital on Sunday, May 15, 2022, where water levels appear to have crested or are on their way down.
Russia passes sanctions on Canadian premiers, journalists, military, political staff
Russia targeted 61 Canadians — from politicians to journalists — with fresh sanctions on Thursday, April 21, 2022, over Canada's actions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.
Along with health care, Manitoba budget will spend to help Ukrainian refugees
Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government is releasing its budget today, April 12, 2022, and it's expected to include more money for health care.
Canadian health care strained as COVID hospitalizations rise
Canadians in some parts of the country saw surgeries postponed, access to COVID-19 testing reduced and a return to classes delayed as provinces continued to struggle on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, with a sustained wave of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
Threats to Manitoba politicians may lead to security changes
Being a politician or public health officer seems to bring much more of a security risk of late — from online threats, to angry crowds at public events, to protests outside family homes.
Quebec, Ontario, P.E.I., introduce new health restrictions to slow Omicron
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has consulted the premiers on additional border and travel measures that could help slow the community spreading of COVID-19.
Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew tests positive for COVID
Manitoba Opposition leader Wab Kinew said on Monday, November 22, 2021, even though he is double-vaccinated, he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will take part virtually in legislature proceedings.
Manitoba's new premier to negotiate carbon price with Ottawa
The Manitoba government has decided to not appeal a court ruling that said the federal government has a right to impose a carbon price on provinces.