Manitoba NDP choose new leader, premier

Manitoba New Democrats elect a new leader Sunday. We'll cover it live here as NDP delegates choose among Premier Greg Selinger and MLAs Steve Ashton and Theresa Oswald.

3rd & 7 37yd

Delegate registration for #MBNDP15 opens at 2:00 PM today. For the full agenda visit todaysndp.ca/Convention2015… #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_b2mb2WYAAJcRr.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 8:30:53 PM
Lists and lanyards are ready and waiting in the TYC Event Centre. Registration starts in 10 minutes! #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_cFwzPXAAA2l7a.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 8:30:55 PM
Registration lines moving smoothly. Still 4 hours to register before tonight's call to order #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_cQdanXEAAGzh_.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 8:37:48 PM
OVIDE MERCREDI ENDORSED BY PREMIER FOR NDP PRESIDENCY
would be First Indigenous President of MBNDP ow.ly/K26ed #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Greg Selinger 2015 via twitter 3/6/2015 9:31:11 PM
T-minus two hours to the start of the Manitoba NDP Convention 2015. Have you registered yet? #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_crU4RVEAAL1wo.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 10:35:12 PM
Need help registering? Check out the Help Desk in the TYC Event Centre. #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_cvhCdUIAASEYW.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 10:53:30 PM
Sneak peak inside the Convention Hall just before doors open. Lots of tables for lots of delegates! #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_c4XEcU0AANEbb.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 11:32:09 PM
Doors are open! #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_c5ZJ0WQAAS9et.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/6/2015 11:36:39 PM
#MBNDP15 Total registered deligates (as of 6:42): 625 total #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 12:41:04 AM
Registered count so far includes:
Total automatic deligates: 120
Total MYND deligates: 22
Total affiliate deligates: 133
#MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 12:43:59 AM
Many eyes - and camera lenses! - on the stage for the Leader's Report #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_dKWigU0AA9mRh.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 12:50:44 AM
Ellen Olfert, party President, steps up to the podium to give her executive report #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 12:57:42 AM
Want to see/hear all of #MBNDP15 in action? You can tune in to our live-stream right now (and all weekend) at todaysndp.ca/Convention2015 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:00:18 AM
Registered count so far includes:
Total automatic delegates: 120
Total MYND delegates: 22
Total affiliate delegates: 133 #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:01:05 AM
"I know that New Democrats everywhere live by a strong sense of principles." - MB NDP President Olfert #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:05:09 AM
"We will treat each other with dignity and with respect because that is what we do. That is who we are.” - Olfert #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:06:43 AM
#MBNDP15 Executive Report ends with words from two great leaders, Tommy Douglas & Jack Layton, and a standing ovation from the crowd #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:08:03 AM
First emergency resolution brought forward by @YourMYND (Supporting Federal NDP Against Bill C-51): Carried #MBNDP15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_dPQ44UsAABL4C.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:12:12 AM
Second emergency resolution is carried as well #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_dQPdPUwAAg4Hd.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:16:28 AM
Second emergency resolution is carried as well #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_dQZCxU0AAII2g.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:17:08 AM
Third emergency resolution also carried, moved to tomorrow's Jobs & Economy resolution block as priority 1 #MBNDP15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_dRXHjXEAENLya.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:21:23 AM
.@mattwiebemla thanks @YourMYND for resolution on difficult topic of taking down revenge pornography. Passed unanimously. #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:43:59 AM
Health Min. @sharonblady speaks to support vape/e-cig restrictions. Min. @DeanneCrothers assures that gov. is working on the issue #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:46:42 AM
Brandon East MLA @drewcaldwell proud of “progressive” resolutions from the floor, like resolution on consent in sex ed. curriculums #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:52:41 AM
Reso that MB NDP "will push to include the issue of consent in all sex-ed curriculum in province" sees overwhelming support #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 1:55:47 AM
Multiple child care resolutions: "vote for this today, and vote for it in the federal election" #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_daSspVEAAJ81U.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:00:22 AM
Speaking of child care, it's being provided for kids of #MBNDP15 delegates all weekend. Available until 9:30 tonight! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_dau_SUcAAd0tW.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:02:19 AM
Education, Youth & Children reso block comes to an end, moving on to reso block 2: Energy & the Environment #MBNDP15 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_ddFALVEAExDAy.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:12:34 AM
Resolution on promoting pollinator health has the floor buzzing - speakers include a beekeeper from Gimli #punintended #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:26:14 AM
“I’m starting to think Conservatives think “climate change” means vacationing south in summer” - Conservation Min. @gordmackintosh #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:31:00 AM
Resolutions on continuing to protect polar bears and Lake Winnipeg both carried in short order #MBNDP15 #mbpoli @SaveLakeWpg @MB_EcoNetwork

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:38:18 AM
Delegates at #MBNDP15 unanimously vote to keep Hydro public and stop @Brian_Pallister in 2016 so he can't privatize it! Hear Hear! #mbpoli

by Theresa Oswald via twitter 3/7/2015 2:46:11 AM
Resolution on working w/ @cityofwinnipeg for infra concerns goes from active transport to transit improvements. Passed unanimously. #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:49:03 AM
City councillor @rosseadie urges support for resolution on growth development charges. He gets it...unanimously! #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:59:23 AM
Day One is over. Convention stands in recess until 9:00 AM tomorrow. Keep following along with us at #MBNDP15. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_do0beVAAEVNPT.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:03:54 AM
Big thank you to our Convention hosts @CanadNation Polo Park! Looking forward to working with you for the rest of the weekend. #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:22:04 AM
Pictures from Day One of #MBNDP15 Convention are up on our Facebook page. Take a look: facebook.com/media/set/?set… #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_d7UyjUwAANrhJ.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 4:24:42 AM
Good morning Day Two! Ten minutes until today's call to order at 9:00 AM. #MBNDP15 #mbpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_gLBJIUwAAuw-k.jpg

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 2:52:30 PM
As of this morning, there are 919 registered convention delegates. #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:02:49 PM
This total includes:
543 constituency delegates
158 automatic delegates
38 @YourMYND delegates
180 affiliate delegates
#MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:05:01 PM
Health Min @sharonblady 1st on mic prioritizing rejection of 2-tier healthcare: “Whtevr else we do, we are the party of healthcare" #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:09:51 PM
2/2 @erinselby at the mic with a broken ankle; shares her ER experience "The person who is sickest moves to the front of the line" #MBNDP15

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:16:32 PM
Legacy of "Greatest Canadian" #TommyDouglas obvious on the floor this AM - support in the city where he grew up. #MBNDP15 #mbpoli #MBhealth

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:24:32 PM
#MBhealth resolutions on improving maternal and newborn care & better psychological service coverage are carried #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:38:25 PM
Reso urging @MBGov to add photo to MB Health Card brings discussion from floor on many interconnected factors of health #MBNDP15 #mbpoli

by Today's NDP via twitter 3/7/2015 3:49:21 PM

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Manitoba NDP choose new leader, premier

Manitoba New Democrats elect a new leader Sunday. We'll cover it live here as NDP delegates choose among Premier Greg Selinger and MLAs Steve Ashton and Theresa Oswald.