2017 Manitoba New Democratic Party leadership election

Background

Steve Ashton, 64, former MLA for Thompson (1981–2016), Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation and Minister responsible for Emergency Measures (2015–2016), Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation (2009–2014), Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2006–2009), Minister of Water Stewardship (2003–2006), Minister of Labour and Immigration (2003), Minister of Conservation (2002–2003), Minister of Transportation and Government Services (2001–2002), Minister of Highways and Government Services (1999–2001). Runner-up in the 2009 leadership election and third place candidate in the 2015 leadership election.[16][12]

Date campaign launched: June 28, 2017.[12]

Campaign website: https://web.archive.org/web/20180203183206/https://steveashtonndp.ca/

Supporters

• MLAs: (5) Flor Marcelino (Wellington, 2007–2011, and Logan, 2011–present), interim leader (2016—present); Ted Marcelino (Tyndall Park, 2011–present);[17] Jim Maloway (Elmwood, 1986–2008 and 2011–present, and MP for Elmwood—Transcona 2008–2011)[12] Amanda Lathlin (The Pas, 2015–present), Tom Lindsey (Flin Flon, 2016–present)
• MPs:
• Municipal politicians: Winnipeg City Councillor Jason Schreyer[12]
• Former MLAs:
• Former MPs:
• Other prominent individuals:
• Trade Unions and other organizations:

Other information

• Vows to reinvest in community hospitals[12]
• Promises to rebuild the Manitoba NDP in rural Manitoba[12]
• Would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in the first year of an NDP mandate.[12]
• Would lower university tuition fees.[12]

Background

Wab Kinew, 39, is the MLA for Fort Rouge (2016–present), former broadcaster, musician, author, and professor.

Date campaign launched: April 10, 2017.[10][18]

Campaign website: https://www.wabkinew.ca/

Supporters

• MLAs: (5) James Allum (Fort Garry-Riverview, 2011–present), Minister of Justice and Attorney General (2014-2016), Minister of Education and Advanced Learning (2013-2014); Nahanni Fontaine (St. Johns, 2016–present); Bernadette Smith (Point Douglas, 2017–present);[19] Andrew Swan (Minto, 2004–present) Government House Leader (2013-2014), Minister of Justice and Attorney General (2009-2014), Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade (2008-2009); Matt Wiebe (Concordia, 2010–present);[20]
• MPs: (1) Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood-Transcona, 2015–present)[21]
• Municipal politicians: (3) Lonnie Patterson, Brandon Town Councillor;[21] Arlene Reid, Winnipeg School Division Trustee;[21] Sherri Rollins, Chair of the Winnipeg School Division Board of Trustees[21]
• Former MLAs: (8) Nancy Allan (St. Vital, 1999-2016), Minister of Education (2009-2013), Minister of Labour and Immigration (2003-2009);[21] Becky Barrett (Inkster/Wellington, 1990-2003) Minister responsible for the Civil Service and Minister of Labour, (1999-2003);[21] Eugene Kostyra (Seven Oaks, 1981-1988) Finance Minister (1986-1988);[21] Ron Lemieux (Dawson Trail/La Verendrye, 1999-2016);[21] Jim Rondeau (Assiniboia, 1999-2016), Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors (2009-2013), Minister of Science, Energy, Technology and Mines (2006-2009), Minister of Industry, Economic Development and Mines (2004-2006);[21] Tim Sale (Fort Rouge/Crescentwood, 1995-2007), Minister of Health (2004-2006), Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Family Services and Housing (2002-2004);[21] Harry Schellenberg (Rossmere, 1993-1995, 1999-2007);[21] Vic Schroeder (Rossmere, 1979-1988), Attorney General (1987-1988), Minister of Finance (1981-1986);[21] Muriel Smith (Osborne, 1981-1988), Deputy Premier (1981-1988)[21]
• Former MPs: (3) Bill Blaikie (Elmwood-Transcona, 1979-2008);[21] Pat Martin (Winnipeg Center, 1997-2015);[21] Judy Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North/Winnipeg North Centre, 1997-2010), (MLA St. John's, 1986-1993), Minister of Culture, Heritage and Recreation (1986-1988)[22]
• Other prominent individuals: (4) Gord Delbridge, Regional Vice-President - Manitoba, Canadian Union of Public Employees;[21] Stephen Lewis, former United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa (2001-2006), Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations (1984-1988), and leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (1970-1978);[23] Michelle McHale, withdrawn leadership contestant;[21] Jagmeet Singh, Ontario MPP for Bramalea—Gore—Malton and 2017 federal NDP leadership candidate[24]
• Trade Unions and other organizations: (4) Manitoba Federation of Labour;[25] Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505;[26] Canadian Union of Public Employees - Manitoba;[26] International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2085[26]

Other information

• Promises to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour incrementally by 2024.[27]
• Will target an NDP caucus of 50% women, transgender, and non-binary-gender people. Has named an advisory council to assist in reaching this goal.[28]
• Would implement universal pharmacare.[29]
• Vows to invest more in recreation and active living facilities.[30]

Background

Michelle McHale, is a staff representative for the United Food and Commercial Workers union and social activist. She gained national prominence for organizing a pride parade in Steinbach, Manitoba, a conservative town in the province's Bible Belt.[31]

Date campaign launched: March 10, 2017[32]

Date campaign ended: April 22, 2017[33]

Subsequently endorsed: Wab Kinew[21]