Promises and Promises in Manitoba Election Fight
Manitoba's NDP under Premier Greg Selinger pledges 32.5 million for education amid a looming April election. Education minister James Allum says funds target literacy, indigenous and newcomer education, with half of 37 divisions omitted. Critics call it vote buying as Conservatives demand tighter PST pledges and Hydro commitments.
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Ratepayer ban from Inglis council office cited
The author recounts being banned from Inglis council offices in 2014 for repeated attendances seeking information. They argue the justification was partly correct yet misleading and note the lack of a municipal website at the time as a reason to seek data in person, describing ongoing frustration with access to council information.
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Access to Information Row Sparks Attendance Debate
The speaker criticizes the designated Access to Information Officer for failing to provide time sensitive data and for denying required information. They recount demanding records, challenging the CAO’s 30 day claim, and distributing documentation about the 2015 events leading to their banishment. Continued coverage points to Reeve page 6.
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Liberals push large overseas climate spending, critics say
Manitoba MP Robert Sopuck denounces Liberal plans to spend billions overseas on climate initiatives with little parliamentary oversight. He argues Canada's share of global emissions is small and questions benefits for Manitobans while tax cuts and rural jobs suffer. He vows further questions on how this spending helps Canada.
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