NDP roots and Doer era in Manitoba politics examined
A historical look at the Manitoba NDP from its early roots through Gary Doer’s rise to power, noting coalition battles, governance style, and shifts in party influence. The piece traces decades of Manitoba politics from conservative rule to NDP ascendancy and the role of key figures like Schreyer and Weir.
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New Democratic Party of
Manitoba
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
NDP
Gary Doer
Manitoba Government Employees Union
MGEU
Doer
Liberal
United Farmers of Manitoba
Progressives
D.L Campbell
Roblin
Winnipeg
Walter Weir
Weir
Edward Schreyer
Young Bucks
NDP delegates and union influence in leadership politics
The writer argues the NDP relies on union designated delegates to influence conventions, diluting one member one vote. They claim unions control leadership outcomes, compare this to overstaffed governments, and urge a return to true democracy and party integrity.
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NDP
Greg Selinger
Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers Association
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
CRTC designates broadband as basic service in Canada
The CRTC announces broadband internet is a basic service, aligning it with landlines. Fixed speeds target 90 Mbps down 10 Mbps up with unlimited data. mobile access to latest wireless tech along corridors. About 82 percent of households meet targets now, with aims to reach 90 percent by 2021 and 100 percent in 10 to 15 years amid a new 750 million funding pool.
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CRTC
Manitoba
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