The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark Wasyliw

• Episode 9 - SCS/Point Douglas update, Sio Silica update, Kinew & the press, Fontaine's folly, GlobalTV interview

  This episode was recorded, edited and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Part 1 - An update on the proposed safe consumption site: a hard-fought victory for North Point Douglas residents!Part 2 - The proposed Sio Silica mine has been rebranded as an opportunity for indigenous economic reconciliation, yet residents of southeast Manitoba have banded together to protect the area's drinking water.Part 3 - As Premier Kinew continues to try bully and intimidate reporters, his government has made a cozy deal with the Winnipeg Free Press. It's a win-win for them, but what about the rest of Manitoba?Part 4 - Minister of Families and Accessibilty Nahanni Fontaine has shown us who she is... but why won't Wab Kinew believe her?Part 5 - Mark's interview on GlobalTV by Clay Young. (Recorded in August 2025)We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email [email protected],Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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• Episode 8 - Addictions Crisis, Interview with North Point Douglas residents

  Part 1 - Mark takes a close look at the addictions crisis in Manitoba, what the Kinew government is missing in its efforts to mitigate it, and the politics of safe consumption sitesPart 2 - Mark welcomes North Point Douglas residents Karin, Christine and Bill to talk about their frustrations with the location of the proposed safe consumption site (this is not just a NIMBY issue!), how their voices are being ignored by the government, their visit to the Legislative Building and the disappointing treatment they received from Premier Kinew during a subsequent meeting.We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email [email protected],This episode was recorded and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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• Episode 7 - Media Politics, Manitoba's Affordability Crisis, Kinew Breaks Promise on Geothermal Homes

  Part 1 - As the Manitoba government enters an agreement with the Winnipeg Free Press, Mark looks at its effects on journalistic integrity and on our education systemPart 2 - Manitoba's affordability crisis has been exacerbated by the Kinew government's flip-flops on housing, grocery prices, and income tax "bracket creep"Part 3 - Kinew's $32M/year signature environmental plan to convert 5000 homes to geothermal has become another broken promise after 2 years and zero investment. Instead of committing to net-zero emissions by 2050 as promised, Kinew borrowed $340M for his gas tax holiday, leaving Manitoba as one of the only two provinces with rising greenhouse gas emissions.We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email [email protected],This episode was recorded and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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• Episode 6 - Recent bills fail due to partisan politics, Kinew's pipeline flip-flop, International Students, Southwood Encampment update

  Part 1 - Hyper-partisan dealing from Manitoba's NDP and PC parties results in bills with unanimous support being shelved, and Bill 47, the Fair Trade in Canada ActPart 2 - Mark responds to the sense of betrayal many progressives are feeling regarding Premier Kinew's major flip-flop on pipelines to ChurchillPart 3 - Mark discusses the state of healthcare and housing for Manitoba's International studentsPart 4 - An update on the Southwood Encampment on D'Arcy Drive- finally... some good news!We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email [email protected],This episode was recorded and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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• Episode 5 - All About Bail Reform!, Crowns Chris Vanderhoof & Ben Wickstrom, Defense Lawyer Chris Gamby

  Part 1 -Mark examines the Kinew government's bail reform plan and finds it lacking on many levelsPart 2 - Mark's interview with the President of MB Crown Attorneys Association Chris Vanderhoof and prominent frontline bail Crown Ben Wickstrom.Part 3 - Mark speaks with Chris Gamby of the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of ManitobaWe'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email [email protected],This episode was recorded and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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