Greg Selinger

Greg Selinger
party leader
Political Party: NDP
Phone: 204-410-3727
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From rapper and broadcaster to author and candidate: the life of Wab Kinew

March 13, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - Wab Kinew, Manitoba NDP candidate for Fort Rouge, listens as Premier Greg Selinger responds at a news conference in Winnipeg, Friday, March 11, 2016 to Liberal party allegations of "hurtful" tweets of Wab Kinew's which have surfaced online. When the ...

Photo: Contributed wabkinew.ca

March 13, 2016

Castanet.net - Premier Greg Selinger has stood by Kinew, lauding him for turning his life around. While he apologizes unequivocally for his past lyrics, Kinew is less apologetic for his tweets, calling them "satire" of his own privileged lifestyle. "When push comes ...

PCs hit campaign trail, promise to fix 'broken trust' in Manitoba government

March 12, 2016

CBC.ca - More than 300 people attended the Manitoba Progressive Conservative's election campaign launch Saturday in Winnipeg. "The central question in this campaign is: Do Manitobans want four more years of Greg Selinger's broken trust and broken government, ...

Tory candidate allegedly used taxpayer funded BIZ to do campaign work

March 12, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - Brian Mayes, a member of the BIZ board and an NDP supporter, with Premier Greg Selinger. She said Mayer yelled at her for the action. "My followers don't want to see Greg Selinger," Mayer allegedly told her. When contacted by the Free Press, Mayes said ...

Party mutineers still don't get it

March 12, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - March 8 marked the anniversary of last year's decision by NDP delegates to have Premier Greg Selinger remain as party leader. The 33-vote loss by Oswald ended the mutiny she initiated six months earlier with Struthers and fellow cabinet ministers ...

The blame game

March 12, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - With a provincial election a month away, Premier Greg Selinger isn't calling an inquiry. He also won't be making that call afterward, if NDP polling numbers hold. Brian Pallister, the premier-in-waiting, ultimately may have to decide whether Winnipeg ...

Manitobans getting to know all about Wab

March 12, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - So it was Friday, when the NDP called a news conference, with Premier Greg Selinger there to stand by his man, I dropped by to ask a few questions. Pointed ones about that tweet from the limo. Kinew opened the news conference with a lame joke. It was ...

Tory at centre of complaint

March 11, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - Brian Mayes, a member of the BIZ board and an NDP supporter, with Premier Greg Selinger. She said Mayer yelled at her for the action. "My followers don't want to see Greg Selinger," Mayer allegedly told her. When contacted by the Free Press, Mayes said ...

Manitoba community seeks answers as youth suicides soar

March 11, 2016

The Globe and Mail - Last year, Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger apologized for the damage and acknowledged that indigenous people were not properly consulted on the river-diversion project. Tens of millions in federal and provincial dollars related to the 1977 agreement ...

Native kids' suicides in Manitoba getting attention from politicians

March 11, 2016

The Globe and Mail - Last year, Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger apologized for the damage and acknowledged that indigenous people were not properly consulted on the river-diversion project. Tens of millions in federal and provincial dollars related to the 1977 agreement ...

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Questionnaire Response

Greg Selinger - St. Boniface

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

When I look at all that we have accomplished over the years, I am deeply optimistic about Manitoba’s future. Our community is growing, more people are moving here and businesses are thriving in Manitoba’s strong economy. I want to ensure this momentum continues and that we continue to look after the most vulnerable members of our community.

 Je suis très optimiste quant à l’avenir de notre province quand je regarde tout ce que nous avons accompli ces dernières années. Nos communautés s’agrandissent, plus de gens déménagent ici et les entreprises prospèrent au sein de notre économie stable. Je veux m’assurer que cet élan continue et que nous prenions soin des personnes les plus vulnérables dans notre société.

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

I’ve enjoyed being part of this community for the last 37 years. Representing families at both the civic and provincial levels has allowed me to know and understand local residents well. I will continue to bring this experience and a strong desire to make sure everyone has opportunities here in Manitoba.

J’apprécie beaucoup faire partie de cette communauté. J’ai eu la chance de représenter les familles ici au niveau municipal et provincial, et ceci m’a permis de vraiment connaitre les résidents locaux. J’apporte ces années d’expérience et un fort désir de faire en sorte que tout le monde ait la chance de participer et de trouver du succès au Manitoba.

 

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

Manitobans look after one another, and it’s that sense of community and that sense of caring that we stand up for as New Democrats. We believe in strong education for all people, providing health care to everyone who needs it, and ensuring good jobs are available to all Manitobans. At the core of our party are values of inclusion, diversity, human rights and the basic principle that everyone matters. This is what we are fighting for in this election.

Les Manitobains se préoccupent l’un de l’autre, et c’est ce sens de communauté et de souci du prochain que nous défendons comme Nouveaux Démocrates. Nous croyons que l’éducation devrait être accessible pour tous, que les soins de santé devraient rejoindre tous ceux qui en ont besoin et que tous les Manitobains devraient pouvoir bénéficier de bons emplois. Les valeurs d’inclusion, de diversité, des droits humains et le principe simple que «chaque personne compte» sont au cœur de notre parti. C’est pour ces raisons que je me suis joint au parti, et ce sont pour ces valeurs que nous nous débattons dans cette élection.

 

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

St. Boniface is home to many young families who want to ensure a bright future for their children. I will continue to invest in schools, expand childcare spaces, and ensure post-secondary education is affordable so that young people have opportunities to build a good life here in our community.

There are also a lot of aging residents here. Health care is very important, which is why we’re investing in hospitals and personal care homes. Access to French language services is also very important to families in St. Boniface.

 Il y a plusieurs jeunes familles à Saint-Boniface qui veulent assurer un avenir prospère pour leurs enfants. Nous continuerons à investir dans nos écoles locales, à augmenter le nombre d’espaces de garderie et à assurer que les frais postsecondaires soient abordables pour que les jeunes puissent bâtir leur vie ici dans notre communauté.

Nous avons aussi bon nombre d’aînés dans notre quartier. Les soins de santé à long et à court terme sont très importants, et c’est pourquoi nous continuons à investir dans les soins de santé, les hôpitaux, les cliniques express et les foyers de soins personnels. L’accès aux services en français est aussi très important pour les familles à Saint-Boniface.

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

We have a real cross-section of Manitobans living in St-Boniface — old, young, newcomers and families across the socio-economic spectrum. I want to ensure that this spectacular diversity is represented in the Manitoba Legislature.

Nous avons une vraie diversité de gens qui vivent à Saint-Boniface- ainés, jeunes, nouveaux arrivants, et des familles qui couvrent la gamme socioéconomique. Je veux m’assurer que cette diversité impressionnante soit représentée dans la législature manitobaine.

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

St. Boniface is my home, and I have a deep attachment to all the wonderful people who live here. I had the privilege of representing this neighbourhood in municipal politics, and I’m dedicated to ensuring my neighbours, like all Manitobans, are looked after with the services they need.

Saint-Boniface est mon quartier, et je tiens à cœur toutes les personnes merveilleuses qui y vivent. J’ai eu le privilège de représenter cette communauté au conseil municipal, et je tiens à m’assurer que mes voisins, comme tous les Manitobains, reçoivent les services dont ils ont besoin.