Time for a Green shift in Dauphin-Roblin riding
The Green Party fields 13 Manitoba candidates including Larry Powell in Dauphin Roblin and Connie Jantz in Steinbach with most in Winnipeg. The editorial argues the province would benefit from EU style multi party balance, election reform, and a legislature reflecting broader Manitoban views. Powell’s views are cited as constructive for policy.
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Green Party
Dauphin-Roblin
Larry Powell
Powell
Connie Jantz
Steinbach
Winnipeg
Greens
Manitoba
Canada
European Union
Western discontent highlighted in national poll on Ottawa’s neglect
A National Post Global National poll shows Western Canadians feel ignored by Ottawa with Alberta and the Prairies especially voices that their needs are overlooked. The survey notes Saskatchewan and Manitoba concerns, drought impacts, and lingering worries about national policy focus and unity.
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National Post
Global National
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
Western Canada seeks stronger voice in Ottawa on regional discontent
Western Canadians feel ignored by Ottawa with 47 percent perceiving disrespect rising to 56 percent in 2003. Analysts note regional differences in views on policy, urging reforms such as a West satellite PMO or an elected Senate to ensure equal provincial representation.
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Canada
Western Canada
Ottawa
U. S
Iraq
Prairie Provinces
United States
Saskatchewan
Ralph Goodale
Senate
U.S