Rana Bokhari
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March 29, 2016
CTV News - He says Greg Selinger, Brian Pallister and Rana Bokhari aren't winning any popularity contests. Thomas feels that could trim voter turnout. "We've got a leader of the governing party who's a bit discredited in the eyes of many voters, we have a leader ...
Sports themed promises part of Manitoba election campaign platforms
March 29, 2016
CBC.ca - Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari reiterated an earlier promise to give municipalities one percentage point of the provincial sales tax for infrastructure projects of their choosing. "We feel an open and transparent fund that distributes money directly to ...
Ambulance theme takes hold in election
March 29, 2016
Brandon Sun - In fact, this ambulance theme seems to have been a game of one-upsmanship played by party leaders, as Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari was first out of the gate on March 17, pledging to provide free ambulance service to low-income seniors — those who earn ...
Market to open in North Kildonan
March 28, 2016
Winnipeg Sun - Joshua Tod was last seen in the North End area. Boy, 10, missing from North End · Byfuglien glad Stone wasn't hurt · forks. The best April Fool's Day gags of 2016 · Liberal leader Rana Bokhari pledged to build a new fresh food market in downtown Winnipeg.
Two Manitoba Housing tenants make $200000 plus per year
March 28, 2016
Winnipeg Sun - “We're disappointed to hear that,†said Liberal leader Rana Bokhari, in a written statement. “Manitobans are better than that. It's the kind of deception that is taking away opportunities from those who need it most.†In September 2013, then-Manitoba ...
NDP talking health care today
March 28, 2016
Winnipeg Sun - More from News. Rana Bokhari · Bokhari wouldn't balance budget until 2021 · WS_WS_Bokhari4. Liberal financial plan a gong show: Brodbeck · Manitoba Housing · Two Manitoba Housing tenants make $200,000-plus per year · Brian Pallister. Tories would ...
Questionnaire Response
Rana Bokhari - Fort Rouge
1. Why did you decide to run in the 2016 Manitoba election?
Manitoba welcomed my parents when they arrived as immigrants over 40 years ago. For that I will forever be grateful and that gratitude is why I seek to serve my province.
2. What experience will you bring to complement your role as MLA?
I have degrees in law, criminology and psychology and have done a great deal of work as a fundraiser for charities in our province. I also was intimately involved in running the family farm in Anola, Manitoba
3. Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
I want to tackle the challenges of mental health and that is my first priority to bring the services of psychologist under Medicare. Income should not be the determining factor when it comes to access to mental health services. In Fort Rouge I want to ensure rents are not rising faster than people’s ability to pay them.
4. What key issue(s) / topic(s) would like to stand for in your role as MLA, and why is it important to you?
Clearly I’m passionate about mental health issues, but also very interested in meaningful solutions to eliminating poverty which is why we will do a pilot project on Basic Income to see if the fiscal savings match the social values that would come with a Guaranteed Minimum Income. I’m also a huge advocate for Indigenous issues because I believe engaging our indigenous population is the key to our province’s long-term success.
5. What is one thing in particular that you value about the electoral division that you wish to represent?
I love the village and the energy of the constituency. I also love the diversity of Fort Rouge. There are seniors mixed with young families and singles from all walks of life. I think Fort Rouge really is a cross section of what Manitoba looks like.
6. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I just want to say how blessed I feel to be part of a team of people focused on offering something different to Manitobans. The Liberal Team has the oldest candidate and the youngest candidate and everything in between. I’m also blessed by the number of indigenous candidates that have chosen to run under the Liberal banner. This means so much to me.