The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark Wasyliw

Episode 11 - All about Bill 211, The Local elections Voter eligibility Act

This episode was recorded, edited and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry. Part 1 - All about Bill 211, the Local Elections Voter Eligibility Act. Could it strengthen our democracy as well as allow Manitobans' voices to be heard? Part 2 - An interview with Carolina Meneses Zamora of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg. Part 3 - Update: Bill 211 was brought to a vote in the Leg'... listen to the outcome and Mark's thoughts on the future of this important issue. We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email mark@markwasyliwmla.ca [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca], [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca] Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

Episode 10 - Toxicity in the Leg' escalates, Kinew's halfway point scorecard, Bill 48 tramples on Manitobans' rights

This episode was recorded, edited and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry. Part 1 - As Premier Kinew gaslights, deflects and bullies the Opposition, protestors and the press, the Leg' continues to get more toxic. Part 2 - At the halfway point of the the Kinew government's term, healthcare, shelter, transportation, cost-of-living and other aspects of Manitobans' lives have not improved, and are now arguably worse. Mark examines the promises made and why Kinew can't seem to keep them. Part 3 - Bill 48 - an expansion of the Intoxicated Persons Act - treats people that have not been charged with a crime worse than if they had been. Mark explains how Kinew's latest bill strips Manitobans of their legal rights. We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email mark@markwasyliwmla.ca [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca], [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca] Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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 mark@markwasyliwmla.ca [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca], [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca] Theme music is London Underground by Reveille.

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 sites Part 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 mark@markwasyliwmla.ca [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca], [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca] 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.

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 system Part 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 mark@markwasyliwmla.ca [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca], [mark@markwasyliwmla.ca] 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.