Manitoba’s premier spoke almost exclusively in French for the third consecutive day in the legislature on Wednesday in a move welcomed by the province’s francophone community.
Konrad Narth took the reins as interim leader of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives on Tuesday, while the former party leader accused him of hosting caucus conspirators.
The leader of Manitoba’s Opposition not only quit the top job Monday, he quit the entire Progressive Conservative caucus, leaving it in disarray on the eve of a new sitting.
Manitoba politicians return to the house Tuesday for a sitting that is expected to focus on affordability, but will begin with questions surrounding the Opposition Progressive Conservatives.
Manitoba’s Opposition says the U.S. decision to close its diplomatic post in Winnipeg is disappointing and underscores Premier Wab Kinew’s failure to get things done on cross-border trade.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday of avoiding accountability after recent data showed the Canadian economy contracted again.
Manitoba’s budget bill, which includes a tax cut on some foods, passed through a final vote early Friday after long days and nights of acrimonious debate.
Red River North MLA Jeff Wharton has announced he will not seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in the next provincial election.
Manitoba’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to add an income-tax cut to this year’s budget.
The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature, Tom Lindsey, tossed a Tory Opposition member from the chamber Monday, warned that other politicians could follow, and laid down a new list of words that will now be forbidden during debates.
The Manitoba government faced accusations from the Opposition Wednesday of not having its elbows up when it comes to government contracts.
Former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister was lauded by friends & colleagues Thursday as his official portrait was unveiled at the legislature.
