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Saturday May 31 2025

May 31, 2025 by Graeme MacKay

As wildfires intensify in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, contrasting leadership styles highlight different approaches to climate change and crisis management.

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday May 31 2025

Prairie Flames: A Tale of Two Leaders

June 21, 2024

As wildfires blaze across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, we’re witnessing a stark contrast in how leaders are handling the crisis. The fires are starting earlier, burning hotter, and lasting longer, a sign of changing times tied to climate change. This situation highlights the different paths being taken by the premiers of these two provinces.

BBC: Western Canada wildfires emergency hits another province as thousands flee

June 8, 2023

In Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe is well-known for his support of the oil and gas industry. He argues that these industries are vital for the province’s economy. However, his focus on fossil fuels seems outdated when faced with the reality of more intense wildfires. Moe has resisted federal climate policies like carbon pricing, which some see as ignoring the root causes of these worsening fires.

On the other hand, Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew is taking a different approach. He has set ambitious goals to reduce emissions and shift towards renewable energy. Kinew’s response to the wildfire crisis includes taking swift action to protect communities, showing a clear understanding of the link between climate change and these natural disasters.

News: Saskatchewan declares state of emergency as wildfires force evacuations in western and central Canada

July 21, 2022

Kinew acknowledges the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels, but his willingness to address these issues head-on reflects a commitment to both the environment and the economy. His leadership suggests a balance between immediate action and long-term planning.

The fires ravaging these provinces remind us of the importance of leadership in the face of climate change. The choices made today will shape the future, and the contrasting approaches of Moe and Kinew offer insight into how different strategies can impact the fight against climate-related disasters. As the fires burn, the need for thoughtful and proactive leadership becomes ever more critical.


Giant Wildfires on the Prairie by The Graeme Gallery

Friday May 30, 2025

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Posted in: Canada Tagged: 2025-11, change, Climate, crisis, Economy, environment, fossil fuels, Intensity, leadership, Manitoba, map, policy, renewable, response, Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, sustainability, Wab Kinew, wildfires

Tuesday November 4, 2014

November 3, 2014 by Graeme MacKay

Tuesday November 4, 2014By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday November 4, 2014

Five Manitoba cabinet ministers quit in dispute with Premier Greg Selinger

Five senior cabinet ministers in Manitoba say they are resigning because they have lost confidence in NDP Premier Greg Selinger’s leadership.

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Selinger had indicated he will be shuffling his cabinet to fill the vacancies left by Finance Minister Jennifer Howard, Justice Minister Andrew Swan, Jobs and Economy Minister Theresa Oswald, Municipal Government Minister Stan Struthers and Health Minister Erin Selby.

The five, who say they intend to stay on as members of the legislature, told a news conference Monday that problems started a few months ago when Selinger canvassed his ministers about his leadership.

They say that when they answered honestly, Selinger stopped listening to their advice and projects they had worked on were pushed aside in favour of those touted by his supporters.

“We expressed our views very clearly, and that is when, as my colleagues have said, we noticed a definite change in the way that things were being done,” Swan said. “Our concern is the premier has become more concerned about remaining leader than necessarily doing things in the best interest of Manitobans.”

Selinger wasn’t looking for advice about his leadership so much as “validation,” Struthers added.

“It made it more difficult to govern on behalf of the people of Manitoba,” he said.

The ministers said their decision is not because of any single issue. They said they will continue to vote with the government and intend to run in the next election under the NDP banner.

A revolt erupted last week when the ministers suggested Selinger should think about his future given the NDP’s drop in opinion polls. The New Democrats have trailed the Opposition Progressive Conservatives since the government increased the provincial sales tax to eight per cent from seven last year.

The ministers later agreed to an uneasy truce, saying they would not resign, but they gave no indication they were backing down from their suggestions that the premier consider stepping down. (Source: Toronto Star)


 

Winnipeg Free Press tearsheet, November 5, 2014OTHER MEDIA
This cartoon was posted to National Newswatch and reprinted in the Winnipeg Free Press, and the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
Posted in: Canada Tagged: cabinet, Editorial Cartoon, Greg Selinger, Joe Oliver, Manitoba, Peter MacKay, Rona Ambrose, Stephen Harper

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