Promotion is the new termination

The Premier's decision to shuffle his cabinet on April 29th ought to have raised more eyebrows—especially his decision to promote Kerri Irvin-Ross, embattled Minister of Family Services, to Deputy Premier. It is bizarre the Premier would choose to fete such a failure. Read More

City & Politics, Columns, Politics

Greg Selinger is without shame

It is the era of shameless politics. Where no amount of ignominy, scandal or deceit prompts a thoughtful walk in the snow. Read More

City & Politics, Columns, Politics

Is Oswald prepared to run on record as Health Minister?

While even Oswald is unlikely to keep the NDP in government come the next election, having her at the helm of her beleaguered party would make for a much more spirited campaign. Read More

City & Politics, Columns, Politics

Provincial election cannot come soon enough

Why should Manitobans expect anything more from a Premier and a political party so desperate to retain their grip on power they have abandoned any sense of principle, honour, or humility? Read More

City & Politics, Columns, Politics

The NDP’s leadership crisis

The noblest thing Greg Selinger could have done—and should have done—is call an election now. Even more democratic than allowing his parliamentary caucus to determine his fate would have been to allow all Manitobans to do so. Read More

Prairie Post

5 things you absolutely must know today

Every morning, we scour the Internet and vet what we believe are the five things you absolutely need to know for the day. Join this mailing list to… Read More

City & Politics, Columns, Politics

The shameful end of Greg Selinger’s premiership

Manitobans now find themselves in the peculiar situation of seeing firsthand what an attempted coup d'etat looks like, Westminster style. Read More

Prairie Post

5 things you absolutely must know today

Every morning, we scour the Internet and vet what we believe are the five things you absolutely need to know for the day. Join this mailing list to… Read More

City & Politics, City Hall

Assessing Prairie Power, Part Two: Greg Selinger’s do-nothing Manitoba

More than any change in government, what Manitoba needs is a political shake-up. It needs ideas. Read More