Manitoba politicians are set to hit the campaign trail, with Premier Heather Stefanson formally calling an election at an announcement Tuesday morning. Stefanson, whose Progressive Conservatives are seeking a third consecutive majority government, became the province’s 24th premier in November 2021 — the first woman to hold that role in Manitoba history. The vote, scheduled … Read more
Manitobans will go to the polls in exactly one month — Tuesday, Oct. 3 — but unofficial campaigns are already well underway. Incumbent Premier Heather Stefanson will try to lead her Progressive Conservatives to a third consecutive victory in the province but she faces a strong challenge from the NDP. Stefanson became premier after she … Read more
Manitoba’s 43rd provincial election will officially get underway in the week ahead and when it concludes on Oct. 3, voters will have made history no matter if the incumbent Progressive Conservatives win or the opposition New Democrats sweep to power. If the PCs prevail, Heather Stefanson will have become the first woman in the province’s … Read more