Greg Selinger

Greg Selinger
party leader
Political Party: NDP
Phone: 204-410-3727
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Green Party hoping for a breakthrough in Manitoba

April 16, 2016

Winnipeg Sun - Allum may suffer this time around from his close alliance with incumbent Premier Greg Selinger, whose own low approval ratings have been blamed for dragging down his party. Wolseley: Traditionally the riding that offers the Greens' best shot at ...

Manitoba vote could bring big win for conservatives — and another NDP loss

April 16, 2016

CBC.ca - Greg Selinger knows a thing or two about leadership votes. He's been through two. The second came after that rebellion stunned political circles in Manitoba in the fall of 2014. Selinger clung to power with a narrow 33-vote margin on a second ballot.

Tight race with no incumbent in Dauphin

April 16, 2016

Winnipeg Free Press - Struthers was finance minister under Premier Greg Selinger, until Struthers became one of the members of the Gang of Five cabinet ministers who unsuccessfully fought Selinger's leadership. Now Dauphin has no incumbent. "I don't think it matters," said ...

Greens say NDP played dirty

April 16, 2016

Brandon Sun - Selby was one of the Rebel Five revolt of senior cabinet ministers who questioned Greg Selinger's leadership. Selby resigned in September to run for the federal NDP in Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, where she finished a distant third in the October election.

Candidate profile Hamilton believes she offers viable alternative

April 16, 2016

Brandon Sun - “(NDP Leader) Greg Selinger was not resonating with me. I just felt like the NDP lost its way under his leadership, and I quietly left and went my own way,” she said. Hamilton said Bokhari would bring “integrity and professionalism” to provincial ...

Liberals accuse NDP of clawing back CFS money

April 15, 2016

Winnipeg Sun - “I want Premier (Greg) Selinger to let the public know, let First Nations communities and families and leadership know how long this has been happening, and where the money is going,” Wilson said. Wilson charged that there are other First Nations and ...

Manitoba PC leader responds to Costa Rica travel criticism

April 15, 2016

CBC.ca - ... office while I'm there, which would be a point of disagreement with my wife," said Pallister. "I work hard every day," he said. Both Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari and NDP Leader Greg Selinger have criticized Pallister for the number of days he has ...

Unprecedented lies from NDP

April 14, 2016

Winnipeg Sun - And it's probably why so many people tune out politics, and in some cases don't vote at all. However, the relentless, daily onslaught of outright lies that have come from the New Democratic Party and its leader Greg Selinger in this campaign is ...

How Manitoba's 'green' power dream became a nightmare of runaway costs

April 14, 2016

Financial Post - His government crowed about the “Manitoba Advantage” of cheap, green hydro power. Even as export prices and volumes fell, his successor, Greg Selinger, ignored the changing economics and continued to accept massive over-budget construction costs.

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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.