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Scrabble tiles spelling out tariffs and USA. Photo credit: Markus Winkler

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Global News: ‘Manitoba will come through this,’ expert says as trade war with U.S. continues

April 4, 2025 — 
‘Manitoba will come through this,’ expert says as trade war with U.S. continues

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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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CTV Winnipeg: St. Boniface-St. Vital ‘more in play’ but Liberals could have edge

April 1, 2025 — 
People living in the St. Boniface-St. Vital riding will have a new MP after election day, and history shows it could come down to two candidates.

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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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Winnipeg Free Press: PPC close to full slate in Manitoba, Greens gathering signatures, but neither will elect member, professor says

March 31, 2025 — 
PPC close to full slate in Manitoba, Greens gathering signatures, but neither will elect member, professor says

Canada Election 2025: (Left to right) - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks in Ottawa on Jan. 22, 2025; Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks in Ottawa on March 14, 2025; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks in Ottawa on Monday, March 10, 2025. Justin Tang, Adrian Wyld/ The Canadian Press

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CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: Campaign Check-In: Breaking Down Week One

March 31, 2025 — 
Campaign Check-In: Breaking Down Week One

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Scrabble tiles spelling out tariffs and USA. Photo credit: Markus Winkler

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The Canadian Press: Manitoba tables ‘Trump-proof’ budget with more capital spending, $794-million deficit

March 24, 2025 — 
The Manitoba government is hiking capital spending and introducing new tax rules in a deficit budget aimed at safeguarding the province from tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.

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Canada Election 2025: (Left to right) - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks in Ottawa on Jan. 22, 2025; Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks in Ottawa on March 14, 2025; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks in Ottawa on Monday, March 10, 2025. Justin Tang, Adrian Wyld/ The Canadian Press

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Media coverage with UM experts as the Federal election begins

March 24, 2025 — 
Media coverage with UM experts as the Federal election begins

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Manitoba legislature.

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The Canadian Press: Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

March 20, 2025 — 
Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

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Hands typing at a desktop computer

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The Canadian Press: Manitoba election disinformation bill goes into ‘uncharted waters,’ analyst says

March 13, 2025 — 
The Manitoba government is entering new territory with a plan to crack down on election disinformation and fine people.

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The Manitoba Legislative Building in winter. // Image from the Legislative Assembly/Facebook.

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The Canadian Press: Manitoba Progressive Conservatives have 11,000 members as April leadership vote looms

March 11, 2025 — 
Manitoba Progressive Conservatives have 11,000 members as April leadership vote looms

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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: Mark Carney ‘has what it takes’ to deal with Trump, say Manitoba politicians

March 11, 2025 — 
'This battle is about economic war and we need to build our best at the front': Chartrand

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