Steve Ashton
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December 18, 2015
Huffington Post Canada - Manitoba Transportation Minister Steve Ashton met with federal counterpart Marc Garneau in Ottawa. The line is the only land link to Churchill and three other communities from the south. Omnitrax Canada president Merv Tweed indicated that service could ...
Manitoba aboriginal affairs minister denies promise of Hydro work in exchange for supporting premier
December 17, 2015
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Rally protests chemotherapy facility construction delays
December 15, 2015
Thompson Citizen - Officials, including Steve Ashton here, have ignored us for over five years. Suddenly, we're doing this rally, and now they're paying attention. The minister of health, for two years, didn't even know where this project was. It's the squeaky wheel that ...
Government remains committed to Port of Churchill, rail line Manitoba Co
December 11, 2015
operator - The Manitoba government isn't prepared to let the Port of Churchill and the railway that serves it die, says Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton. And he's confident the federal government isn't either. Ashton said he met with his ...
St. Norbert bypassed by new project
December 10, 2015
Winnipeg Free Press - The province of Manitoba has announced plans for a St. Norbert bypass to route highway traffic around the south Winnipeg neighbourhood. Infrastructure and Transportation Minster Steve Ashton announces plans for a bypass of St. Norbert between.
Manitoba government will bump up planning for St. Norbert Hwy 75 bypass
December 10, 2015
Winnipeg Free Press - Manitoba's NDP government, which faces re-election in four months, plans to begin construction on a St. Norbert bypass road some time during the next five years. Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton promised Thursday to begin ...
St. Norbert to be bypassed by new, $400M Manitoba highway
December 10, 2015
CBC.ca - A new highway link that bypasses St. Norbert is coming to south Winnipeg. It extends Kenaston Boulevard past the Perimeter Highway, linking up to Highway 75 south of the La Salle River. Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced ...
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.