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The Canadian Press: Manitoba government poll suggests concerns over health care, crime and immigration

July 31, 2025 — 
The number of Manitobans concerned about crime and public safety has risen steadily, an opinion poll done for the Manitoba government suggests.

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Voting in Canada

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CBC Manitoba: Should Canada Lower the Voting Age to 16?

July 28, 2025 — 
Should Canada Lower the Voting Age to 16?

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Photo of Dr. Christopher Adams who has been re-appointed as the rector of St. Paul's College.

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The Free Press: 99 days and counting: NDP criticized as byelection wait continues

July 2, 2025 — 
Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of playing political games by being slow to call a byelection in a traditional Tory stronghold.

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Professor Tami Jacoby Department of Political Studies

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CTV Winnipeg: Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions

June 24, 2025 — 
Breaking down Iran, U.S. & Canada tensions

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Flags of the 193 member nations at the United Nations Office, Geneva, Switzerland. Photo by Mathias Reding via Pexels

How to build a bridge

June 17, 2025 — 
Canadian and UM experts reflect on the 80th anniversary of the UN and what it means to be a global citizen today.

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Premier Wab Kinew on election night.

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The Free Press: NDP popularity rising as Tories fade: poll

June 16, 2025 — 
Rural support for government swells to 50 per cent

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Professor Tami Jacoby Department of Political Studies

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CBC Manitoba: Local reaction to Canada’s sanctions on two Israeli ministers

June 12, 2025 — 
Local reaction to Canada's sanctions on two Israeli ministers

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Dr. Christopher Adams, rector of St. Paul's College. Photo taken December 15, 2021 (University of Manitoba)

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CBC Manitoba: Premier Wab Kinew and Leader of the Official Opposition, Obby Khan, taking verbal shots at each other

May 23, 2025 — 
Premier Wab Kinew and Leader of the Official Opposition, Obby Khan, taking verbal shots at each other

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks with media before at a First Ministers Meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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The Canadian Press: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew congratulates Prime Minister on election night victory

April 29, 2025 — 
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew congratulates Prime Minister on election night victory

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A yellow Elections Canada sign with the word VOTE on it in bold letters placed in the grass along a sidewalk.

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APTN News: Indigenous candidates in the federal election: Who is going to Ottawa?

April 29, 2025 — 
Indigenous candidates in the federal election: Who is going to Ottawa?

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