Eric Robinson

Eric Robinson
Political Party: NDP
Phone: 204-285-9805
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Rural Manitoba rejects NDP strongholds

April 19, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - Another major upset is brewing in Keewatinook, where NDP Deputy Premier Eric Robinson is trailing Liberal Judy Klassen. Robinson was first elected in 1993. While the PC sweep of southern Manitoba was expected, the Tory and Liberal inroads into the ...

Manitoba NDP Leadership

April 19, 2016

rabble.ca (blog) - These few are (assuming they are all re-elected) are Dave Chomiak, Steve Ashton, Eric Robinson, and Jim Malloway. I think it would be wise to pick an interim leader from this group who can draw on their experiences of the 1990s. This will help them ...

Pallister makes last minute appeal in northern Manitoba

April 18, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - Kewatinook is represented by longtime cabinet minister Eric Robinson, an NDP MLA since 1993. Olivia Billson, a PC campaign spokeswoman, said the party's internal vote tracking gives it reason for optimism in the north. "Those areas are in play," she said.

Greg Selinger, Steve Ashton sued by OmniTrax, accused of interfering in sale

April 17, 2016

CBC.ca - The PCs are demanding Selinger and Ashton explain whether there is a connection between allegations in this lawsuit and allegations Eric Robinson, while minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, engaged in a "Hydro jobs for votes" deal with ...

More mobile crisis team workers and faster all weather road construction among NDP promises

April 8, 2016

Thompson Citizen - “East Side residents living in remote communities are forced to rely on temporary winter roads and air transportation for all of their supplies and to access the services that other Manitobans take for granted,” Keewatinook NDP candida Eric Robinson said.

Premier misled public over tender: PCs

April 7, 2016

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Nearly half of Manitoba election candidates live outside constituencies

April 4, 2016

CBC.ca - ... this electoral division home. In contrast, Keewatinook — Manitoba's most northern electoral district — is without a single local candidate. The Liberal candidate, Judy Klassen, lives in Steinbach, while Edna Nabess (PC) and Eric Robinson (NDP ...

Parties parachuting some candidates to run in ridings far from their homes

April 3, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - In the Kewatinook riding — formerly known as Rupertsland — Liberal candidate Judy Klassen lives in Steinbach, and Tory Edna Nabess and NDP incumbent Eric Robinson list Winnipeg homes. The riding stretches to the Nunavut border. In the Spruce Woods ...

Highway to Gillam third in worst roads poll so far

April 1, 2016

Thompson Citizen - Following the 2014 blockade, NDP Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Eric Robinson said planning would begin immediately with the goal of starting that roadwork within 12 months. Preliminary work on PR 280 improvements was completed in the ...

North End candidates spar over Manitoba Hydro megaprojects at St. John's debate

March 31, 2016

CBC.ca - 1 for Manitobans · ​Manitoba Hydro union 'shocked' at executive salary increases · Eric Robinson says elections watchdog probe into alleged deal will exonerate him. Bernier called Manitoba Hydro a "crown jewel" but it will not continue to be one "if we ...

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Questionnaire Response

Eric Robinson - Kewatinook

1. Why did you decide to run in the 2016 Manitoba election?

Because I feel there is a lot more work to do in regards to Northern and Indigenous Issues.

2. What experience will you bring to complement your role as MLA?

I have over 20 years of experience as a legislator and a lifetime of experience advocating for Indigenous people to take their rightful place in Canadian society as equals.

3. Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?

Having the same standard of living for Indigenous people as equal to the quality of life that the rest of Canadians take for granted. Some examples that are missing from many communities in my constituency are: running water, all weather roads, proper housing and access to health care.

4. What key issue(s) / topic(s) would like to stand for in your role as MLA, and why is it important to you?

The rights of Indigenous peoples, ongoing work for supporting victims of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and proper care and respect for our elders.

5. What is one thing in particular that you value about the electoral division that you wish to represent?

The diversity and the tenacity of the people that live in Kewatinook and the challenges they face each and everyday. I have and will continue to make a difference.

6. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

Indigenous people must take a more prominent place in the political life of Canada.