Steve Ashton
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January 13, 2016
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Former NDPer nominated as Liberal candidate in northern Manitoba riding
January 12, 2016
CBC.ca - A northern Manitoba man has left the executive of the provincial New Democrats to run for the Liberals in the coming election. Tyler Duncan ran unsuccessfully for NDP president last March, at the age of 19. He was backed by leadership hopeful Steve ...
Former NDP member running for Liberals in The Pas
January 12, 2016
Winnipeg Free Press - Tyler Duncan, 19, who ran for president of the Manitoba NDP in 2015 and was endorsed as party president by Steve Ashton during Ashton's leadership campaign against Premier Greg Selinger, was announced as the Liberal candidate for the northern ...
Manitoba, Ottawa,expand agriculture weather station network in province
January 10, 2016
MetroNews Canada - Steve Ashton, Manitoba's minister responsible for emergency measures, said better weather information will also help the province to better forecast flooding during the spring melt. The province says agriculture is a key part of Manitoba's economy ...
'It will take us right off the map': Concerns over impact of proposed St. Norbert bypass
January 6, 2016
CTV News - Steve Ashton said design work will take a year and a half and then property owners will be consulted before anything moves ahead. “There'll be a full opportunity for the public to have their say and input from community leaders as well. Our goal is to ...
Federal request for proposal ensured flood equipment contract went to preferred supplier, CTF says
January 6, 2016
Thompson Citizen - Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party asked Premier Greg Selinger in June to demand Thompson MLA and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton's resignation for what they termed an “undeclared conflict.†The PCs said Winnipeg ...
Questionnaire Response
Steve Ashton - Thompson
1. Why did you decide to run in the 2016 Manitoba election?
This election is critical to Thompson and the North. We need to continue to invest in, not cut Northern health, education,highways, housing and social services.
2. What experience will you bring to complement your role as MLA?
As MLA for Thompson I have been proud to represent our region in the Manitoba Legislature. I have also had the honour to serve in Cabinet where I have worked with our NDP government to rebuild our infrastructure and fight three major floods. While this experience is important the most important experience is the experience of my constituent. Their problems. Their concerns. Their ideas. My goal is to always to speak out
3. Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
We need nothing less than social and economic justice for all our citizens. That is why I am so proud of our parties commitment to achieving this.
4. What key issue(s) / topic(s) would like to stand for in your role as MLA, and why is it important to you?
Continuing to invest in roads, infrastructure and flood mitigation.
5. What is one thing in particular that you value about the electoral division that you wish to represent?
It is a true cross section of Northern Manitoba.
6. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I am honored to once again seek the support of the people of the Thompson constituency.