Uzoma Asagwara
NDP candidate in the Union Station Winnipeg race.
Uzoma can be reached on social media,at uzoma.asagwara@mbndp.ca,or by calling 204-891-1461.
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« Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »Province says new hires heading to hospitals
October 1, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...month-to-month and year-to-year waits. Friesen disputed the claims, noting waits have decreased since the NDP were in office. NDP health critic Uzoma Asagwara said the government is aware that hospital staff vacancies are hurting patient care. Want to get a head start on your day? Get the day’s breaking...
Manitoba assembly offers ‘more voices to be heard’
September 30, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...MLA in the province's history. Among them are the province's first three black MLAs: Audrey Gordon of the Progressive Conservatives, and Uzoma Asagwara and Jamie Moses of the NDP. The Manitoba legislative session began anew Monday with 15 fresh faces, who are among the most diverse to set foot in...
Manitoba government vows to finish trade agreement with western provinces in brief throne speech
September 30, 2019
CBC Manitoba - ...to speak in question period. The Liberals won three seats in the Sept. 10 election, but four are needed for official party status. Rookie NDP MLAs Uzoma Asagwara, the new health critic, and Nello Altomare, education critic, received front-row spots with the Official Opposition. The party elevated the...
Old business up first in new session of legislature
September 30, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...most diverse to set foot in the chamber. Among them are the province's first three black MLAs: Audrey Gordon of the Progressive Conservatives, and Uzoma Asagwara and Jamie Moses of the NDP. Read Full Story In a five-minute speech, delivered by Manitoba Chief Justice Richard Chartier, on behalf of Lt.-Gov....
NDP installs shadow cabinet as session resumes Monday
September 27, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...and in the estimates process. New MLAs will cover some of the province's most important files, including Mark Wasyliw (Fort Garry) in finance and Uzoma Asagwara (Union Station) in health, seniors and active living. The NDP also designated a second health critic, with Bernadette Smith covering mental health...
Manitoba NDP introduce their shadow cabinet
September 27, 2019
Winnipeg Sun - ...mental health and addictions critic. -Danielle Adams: Childcare, housing, disability and poverty matters critic. -Nello Altomare: Education critic. -Uzoma Asagwara: Health critic. -Diljeet Brar: Sport, culture and heritage critic; agriculture critic. -Ian Bushie: Indigenous affairs critic. -Amanda Lathlin:...
Gala a glittery affair
September 23, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...Smith; provincial NDP Leader Wab Kinew; Winnipeg police Chief Dan Smyth; Jennifer Chen of the Winnipeg School Division; and Union Station MLA Uzoma Asagwara. Also spotted: Rocky and Christine Baronins from the Church of Latter Day Saints; Dr. Michael Boyce, vice-president and dean of Booth Community...
Progressive Conservatives win second consecutive majority – The Uniter
September 19, 2019
The Uniter (UofW) - ...losing official party status. Numerous elected members of the legislative assembly studied at the University of Winnipeg, including Nello Altomare, Uzoma Asagwara, Wab Kinew, Cindy Lamoureux, Andrew Micklefield, Bernadette Smith and Rochelle Squires. While issues surrounding post-secondary education were not...
‘Feels really really good’: Three Manitobans make history as first black MLAs
September 11, 2019
CTV - ...soon to be members of Manitoba’s Legislative Assembly have entered the history books. Audrey Gordon, the PC MLA elect for Southdale, Uzoma Asagwara the NDP MLA elect for Union Station, and Jamie Moses, the NDP MLA elect for St. Vital are the first black Manitobans to win seats in Manitoba’s...
Five things you should know about the Manitoba election
September 11, 2019
Winnipeg Sun - ... The first three black candidates to ever be elected to the Manitoba Legislature all won their seats on Tuesday. In that one night, the NDP’s Uzoma Asagwara won in Union Station, the NDP’s Jamie Moses was elected in St. Vital and the PC’s Audrey Gordon claimed Southdale’s seat. At the same time,...