Wab Kinew
Party leader and NDP candidate in the Fort Rouge Winnipeg race.
Wab can be reached on social media,at wab.kinew@mbndp.ca,or by calling 204-899-9656.
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October 8, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...climate-change policies is what's keeping Green Party of Manitoba Leader James Beddome pounding the pavement. After taking on provincial NDP Leader Wab Kinew last month, James Beddome of the Green Party is taking on another heavy hitter: Liberal cabinet minister Jim Carr. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free...
Province explores sale of ice-cutting Amphibex machines that help prevent flooding along Red River
October 7, 2019
CTV - ...season work, and divestment of the amphibexes, which could include their sale to another service provider. In the Legislature Monday, NDP Leader Wab Kinew asked Premier Brian Pallister why the government was looking to sell the machines. Kinew said not having them could put communities at risk. ...
Province to maintain prohibition on pot edibles in public
October 4, 2019
Winnipeg Sun - ...expressed concern that people may be more likely to over-consume when ingesting cannabis edibles than when they smoke the drug. NDP leader Wab Kinew said he believes the rules could be more flexible for events like Folk Fest and other outdoor concerts, however, since edibles produce one less...
Brian Pallister prêt à changer la loi pour interdire le cannabis comestible
October 4, 2019
Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - ...bannir toute forme de consommation publique de cannabis. Si des modifications sont requises, elles auront lieu, dit-il. Le chef de l’opposition, Wab Kinew, estime qu’une certaine flexibilité est de mise quand on parle de produits du cannabis comestibles. Ce dernier pense que, si les gens ne...
Leave your pot edibles at home, Manitoba premier says
October 4, 2019
CBC Manitoba - ... Premier Brian Pallister told media on Friday that Manitoba won't allow consumption of pot edibles in public. (Austin Grabish/CBC) NDP Leader Wab Kinew said the government needs to provide more clarity. "They need to clarify whether people are going to be allowed to, say, go to Folk Fest and eat a...
Law will be changed if needed to cover edibles: Manitoba premier
October 4, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...of cannabis. "I'm told by the clerk of the executive council that discussion is underway already as to what is necessary." Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew said people who use cannabis without smoking it should get a break. Want to get a head start on your day? Get the day’s breaking stories, weather...
Law will be changed if needed to cover edibles, Manitoba premier says
October 4, 2019
Global News - ...was always his government’s intent to ban all forms of public consumption and if a legal amendment is needed, it will come. Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew says there should be some flexibility when it comes to consuming cannabis. Story continues below advertisement He says if people aren’t...
Law Will Be Changed If Needed to Cover Edibles, Manitoba Premier Says
October 4, 2019
ChrisD - ... “I’m told by the clerk of the executive council that discussion is underway already as to what is necessary.” Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew said people who use cannabis without smoking it should get a break. “There can be flexibility when it comes to edibles because they’re a bit...
Opposition critical of Tory moves to ease interprovincial trade
October 4, 2019
Winnipeg Sun - ...growth. The premier said the changes will make Manitoba one of just two jurisdictions in Canada with no CFTA procurement exceptions. NDP leader Wab Kinew said his party is reviewing the impact of the changes but is initially concerned that opening up the sale of cottage lots could produce unwanted...
Manitoba’s furnace replacement program takes a hit
October 4, 2019
Winnipeg Sun - ...to mean a bigger carbon footprint for our province. This is going to be more people using natural gas than they otherwise might,” said NDP leader Wab Kinew. The government approved a new regulation in August that will cut off new funds for the program, as of April 1, 2020. The same regulation also...