Manitoba election: Orange wave result anticipated by many
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“There was a huge desire for change, people were really upset with the Progressive Conservatives and I guess people are starting to move in that direction."
Manitoba made history Tuesday night in electing the first First Nations provincial premier in Canadian history, though the flip from a Progressive Conservative government to one led by the New Democrats didn’t come as a surprise to many.
PC leader Heather Stefanson conceded to premier-designate Wab Kinew and announced her resignation as party leader in the same speech.
“I respect the will of the voters and today the voters have spoken,” she told a crowd of supporters at PC headquarters.
“Mr. Kinew and I don’t always agree on everything but like me, I know that he loves this province and he loves the people of Manitoba and I wish him all the best.”
Before officially losing his seat in an orange upset in St. Boniface, Manitoba Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont resigned from his post as party leader, too.
“Even in a fair game there’s going to be a winner and a loser,” he told those gathered at the Norwood Hotel.
Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingam congratulated the premier-designate, pointing to their shared values on tackling homelessness.
“By prioritizing a housing-first approach complemented by wraparound support services and robust data-tracking, we can make a real difference in the lives of many, ensuring everyone has a place to call home,” Gillingham wrote in a statement.
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Asbestos cleanup, tight work windows and other TTC delays have slowed the build out of 5G cellular service in Toronto's subway system.
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Lina Vargas was on the board for almost two years and told Global News that accountability and transparency are fundamental rights for all community members.
Industry Minister Melanie Joly told the House of Commons committee on international trade the move breaches federal contracts tied to manufacturing in Brampton and Windsor, Ont.
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