Tom Nevakshonoff
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November 9, 2015
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Conservationists unhappy with longer commercial fishing season on Lake Winnipeg
November 4, 2015
Winnipeg Sun - The department's minister, Tom Nevakshonoff, said at the time there wasn't enough data to warrant reducing walleye quota. This year, the catch is projected to come in at less than three million kilograms. Some fishers, especially in Lake Winnipeg's ...
Farmer not sorry for illegal trench around Ducks Unlimited control structure
November 2, 2015
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Province announces $1M being spent to combat spread of zebra mussels
October 26, 2015
Winnipeg Free Press - "The principal goal at this point is to prevent the spread to the rest of the lakes in Manitoba, a province with 100,000 lakes," Conservation & Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff said Monday at a press conference at the Manitoba Legislature ...
Manitoba ramps up zebra mussel fight, pledging to spend $1M in coming year
October 26, 2015
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Province to complete transfer of community pastures by next year Manitoba Co
October 20, 2015
operator - ... management of these natural lands provides grazing options to Manitoba beef producers, continued access for traditional use and protection of biodiversity and critical wildlife habitat,†said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom ...
Manitoba releases woodland caribou strategy
October 15, 2015
Winnipeg Sun - The new strategy released Thursday by the government aims to both maintain the local population while ensuring the effective management and protection of their habitat, said Conservation Minister Tom Nevakshonoff, in a press release.
Questionnaire Response
Tom Nevakshonoff - Interlake
1. Why did you decide to run in the 2016 Manitoba election?
Whether I’m pushing for stronger flood protection, helping farmers in his area or managing water and wildlife resources across our province, I put everything I have into getting the job done for the people of Manitoba and the Interlake. I will continue to work closely with all stakeholders on the ongoing flood mitigation work for Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin in partnership with local communities. Addressing the issues of climate change is also one of my top priorities.
2. What experience will you bring to complement your role as MLA?
I was raised in the communities of Poplarfield and Fisher Branch, and was first elected as MLA for Interlake in 1999. In April 2015, I was appointed Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship, and have been working with the federal government and neighboring jurisdictions to build Manitoba’s plan to fight climate change
3. Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Our NDP government has delivered on our commitment to invest in infrastructure like highways, bridges and flood mitigation. There is still more to do, and every dollar we invest in these projects brings many more into our provincial and local economies.
4. What key issue(s) / topic(s) would like to stand for in your role as MLA, and why is it important to you?
Access to health care for rural Manitobans is a paramount concern. That’s why we have invested locally to ensure this service is there when people need it. We purchased 18 new ambulances in the Interlake region, opened a dialysis unit in Hodgson and just announced a 120 bed Personal Care Home upgrade in Arborg.
5. What is one thing in particular that you value about the electoral division that you wish to represent?
The natural environment and the wonderful people who live here. I will work to bring more flood protection to communities that need it, more economic development and jobs into the Interlake, and work to protect our environment so that my grandchild can enjoy Manitoba like I have.
6. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I am the only candidate that can be counted on to invest in the services that families need. While other parties are talking about cuts and privatization, the Manitoba NDP is committed to ensuring important services like health, education, child care and seniors care are there for families.