Manitoba NDP Surge as Tories Face Fiscal Shortfall

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:21 am

Recent Elections Manitoba filings reveal a significant fundraising surplus for the governing New Democrats compared to the Progressive Conservatives, who ended 2024 in the red. With over $1.8 million in contributions, the NDP’s robust financial performance marks a notable shift in provincial political fortunes.

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globalnews.ca / Manitoba’s governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

Party filings with Elections Manitoba show the NDP garnered more than $1.8 million in contributions and fundraising in 2024 — roughly triple the Tories' amount.

thestar.com / Manitoba's governing New Democrats have surplus while Tories ended 2024 in the red

WINNIPEG - New figures show Manitoba's governing New Democrats raised a lot more money than the Opposition Progressive Conservatives last year and ended up in much better financial shape.

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