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Pallister’s legacy living on in Stefanson’s administration
Heather Stefanson, the first female premier, is no stranger to provincial politics. Stefanson served in various roles in Brian Pallister’s administration, including deputy premier. On the campaign trail, Stefanson promised to lead the Progressive Conservative party (PC) in a different direction, attempting to distance herself from Pallister’s contentious political legacy, but her inaction so far has left Manitobans wondering if the party’s insider candidate was the right choice.
Cuts to the enhanced operating grants in Manitoba daycares signal an escalating crisis facing low-income parents
As an ex-daycare worker, I have seen firsthand how hard early childhood educators (ECE) in the public sector work to keep their facilities afloat...
Worrisome legislation amendments will reduce public education sector’s ability to self-represent in collective bargaining
In October, the provincial government adopted the Labour Relations Amendment Act (LRA), which made it easier for employers to fire striking workers and has...
New cuts to nursery school funding spark concerns of a ‘she-cession’ in Manitoba
The Manitoba provincial government has announced incoming cuts to funding for nursery school programs, effective July 1, 2021. The announcement was made by the...
Preventing education from becoming another COVID-19 casualty
With devotion, teachers are standing by their students to maintain their learning and aid in the development of the social, emotional and academic skills...
