MSOS faces rift as rural members fear leftward shift
Manitoba Society of Seniors splits along geographic lines as rural regions push back against a New Democratic Party dominated board. Insiders warn of loss of non partisan representation, declining membership, and financial strain after a public resignation and a court injunction over privatization plans.
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Manitoba Society of Seniors
MSOS
New Democratic Party
Murray R. Smith
David Ohlokow
Winnipeg North
Mary Pankin
Smith
NDP
Filmon
Gilbert Paul
Paul
University of Manitoba
Erie
Winnipeg
Royal Canadian Air Force
Executive Committee
Joint
MSCS
Manitoba
Barbara Hamilton
Revenue Canada
Doer Faces Rift as NDP Wobbles Over MTS Privatization
A Manitoba political dispute over privatizing the Manitoba Telephone System exposes cracks in the provincial NDP led by Gary Doer. Tim Sale and Steve Ashton emerge as opposing forces while Doer struggles to maintain control, with calls for a province wide referendum dismissed as a non-issue amid internal tensions and public criticism.
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Manitoba
New Democratic Party
Gary Doer
Steve Ashton
Tim Sale
NDP
Gary Filmon
Tuen
Doer
Manitoba Government Employees’ Association
MGEA
Filmon
Brandon
MTS
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