April 30th MOFA statement on Laurentian University

April 30th MOFA statement on Laurentian University

Today is a dark day for higher education in Canada. The Conservative government of Mr. Ford is allowing Laurentian University to be dismembered following a fiscal crisis that was in large part their doing. What is left following the court-ordered restructuring is...
Defend Manitoba Parks – Keep them Public

Defend Manitoba Parks – Keep them Public

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Manitoba Chapter and MGEU are concerned about the PC government’s long-term plans for Manitoba’s public parks. In addition to tapping a consulting firm to evaluate whether parks should be “divested” or “decommissioned,” two...
Keep Liquor Public

Keep Liquor Public

The PC government has introduced legislation (Bill 40) to expand private liquor sales. The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union worries the legislation will erode public liquor sales, which help fund public services. MOFA supports efforts to stop this bill,...