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Opinion
Can Manitoba's Liberal party become a real contender again?
As the Liberals in Manitoba get closer to choosing a new leader on Oct. 21, there is talk of a possible revival of a party that has not been a serious contender for power in three decades, writes professor emeritus Paul Thomas.
Opinion
A healthy deal for Manitoba?
After a long fight over future joint funding of health care in this province, on Aug. 21, Manitoba became the last province to sign a deal with the federal government. But what should Manitobans make of the recent agreement?
Opinion
Party loyalty shouldn't stifle constructive debate in Manitoba Legislature
The best tactic for dealing with "rogue backbencher" Steven Fletcher's dissent? Premier Brian Pallister should simply allow it.
Opinion
Let's make a deal: Time for Pallister's health-care troublemaking to end
It is past time for Premier Brian Pallister to end the escalating feud with the Trudeau government over financial transfers for health care.
Opinion
Record PC victory in Manitoba may not signal political realignment
There has been a cyclical pattern to election outcomes in Manitoba. Voters tend to support one party for about 10 years before demanding change. Is the victory of the Brian Pallister's Progressive Conservatives mean a new era of provincial politics? Maybe now, political scientist Paul Thomas says.
Blog
Exploring the little-known world of lobbying in Manitoba
Most Manitobans might not realize it, but networks of organizations and consultants that lobby politicians play a critical role in how policies are formed.
Opinion
Can the NDP recover from its infighting?
The NDP was already facing a steep, uphill struggle to win a fifth consecutive term in office at the April 2016 election.
Opinion
Charting the Manitoba NDP leadership race
Early numbers might suggest that Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger is in deep trouble in his fight to keep his job, but the numbers need to be interpreted cautiously.
Opinion
Power and ethics in NDP leadership fight
The increasingly nasty fight over the leadership of the NDP illustrates dramatically the tension between power and ethics in political life.
Opinion
Resolving the NDP leadership crisis: Not just a matter for the party
Heading into a leadership contest, the NDP in Manitoba needs to ensure that the procedures followed are transparent, clearly understood, fair and credible.
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