Wab Kinew
Wab Kinew is a prominent Canadian politician and the leader of the Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP). He has gained recognition for his advocacy on Indigenous issues and his efforts to promote social justice and economic equity in Canada. Kinew has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Fort Rouge and has previously held positions in media as a journalist and broadcaster. He has been in the news recently for his strong stance on the economic measures taken in response to U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the importance of 'buying Canadian' as a form of solidarity and national pride.
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew used a meeting of western premiers to publicly confront his Alberta counterpart, Danielle Smith.
Wab Kinew criticizes Danielle Smith over duty to consult First Nations on secession referendum
Canada· 2026-05-27
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew believes the Port of Churchill could serve as a pivotal hub in an energy corridor.
War in the Middle East makes the case for more Canadian energy and expanding the Port of ChurchillCanada· 2026-03-04
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is hailing the launch of a federal study that will gather industry perspectives about the expansion of the northern Port of Churchill.
Manitoba Premier hails launch of study to gather industry viewpoints on Port of Churchill expansionCanada· 2026-02-20
PEI Premier Bloyce Thompson, left, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew react as Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference after the first ministers meeting in late January.
Ottawa in talks with Conservatives to amend budget billCanada· 2026-02-10
Wab Kinew is the Manitoba Premier who commented on the treatment of offenders in prison.
‘Con code’: The unwritten rules among inmates that may be fuelling prison violenceCanada· 2026-02-06
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has raised the notion of oil shipments to India via the Suez Canal.
India wants to import more Canadian oil, LNG to fuel its growing economy, minister saysCanada· 2026-02-01
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he would work with whomever Quebeckers elect as premier.
Ford says it would be a ‘disaster’ for Canada if the PQ is elected in QuebecCanada· 2026-01-29
Wab Kinew is the Manitoba Premier who spoke about being kept informed on developments in Carney's trip to China.
Politics Insider: Carney and Ford speak for first time since China dealCanada· 2026-01-25
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Mr. Carney’s communications weren’t as frequent as usual when the deal was coming together in China.
A balancing act or a seesaw: Carney and the premiersCanada· 2026-01-24
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the hiring of 13 U.S.-trained physicians to practise in the province.
Manitoba hires 13 U.S. doctors, Premier calls moves a show of Canadian valuesCanada· 2026-01-24
Premier Wab Kinew has promised to reform the health system in Manitoba.
Manitoba isn’t effectively managing dialysis services, Auditor-General saysCanada· 2026-01-23
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew believes the current situation has aligned to support Churchill's development.
Trump’s Greenland threats give boost to Churchill port expansionCanada· 2026-01-17
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urged Ford to 'do a 180' regarding the Crown Royal issue.
Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky
United Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew repeated a public plea to urge Mr. Ford to drop his plan to ban Crown Royal whisky from Ontario liquor-store shelves.
Trump says USMCA ‘irrelevant’ as Canada attempts reset with ChinaCanada· 2026-01-14
Wab Kinew is the Manitoba Premier who emphasized the importance of respecting missing persons and their families.
Thunder Bay ends landfill search for Deborah Anishinabie after finding no new evidenceCanada· 2026-01-12
Wab Kinew, Manitoba’s NDP premier, was chastised by the Manitoba Bar Association for expressing his disappointment in a judge’s decision.
Premiers need to discover the virtue of silenceCanada· 2025-12-22Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew agreed to work together with the then-Nunavut premier to further the hydro project.
Agnico, Inuit-owned Nukik enter agreement to push hydro-fibre link to Canada’s NorthCanada· 2025-12-08
Wab Kinew topped the year-end Angus Reid measure of popularity among premiers.
Politics Insider: North American leaders meet at World Cup drawCanada· 2025-12-08
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew vows his government will never use the notwithstanding clause.
The notwithstanding clause is running rampant. Is it time for the ‘thermonuclear’ option?Canada· 2025-12-04
Wab Kinew is the Manitoba Premier who expressed commitment to the search for Ashlee Shingoose's remains.
Landfill search begins for remains of Ashlee Shingoose in WinnipegCanada· 2025-12-01
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said they are co-ordinating their efforts.
Ottawa, Manitoba to jointly pursue Port of Churchill development in major projects pushCanada· 2025-11-17Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew agreed to work with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok to further the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project.
Hydro-fibre line to Canada’s North is key to Arctic sovereignty, proponents sayCanada· 2025-11-11Wab Kinew, the NDP Premier of Manitoba, expressed strong views on punishing offenders.
Supreme Court under fire for ruling against mandatory-minimum sentences in child-porn caseCanada· 2025-11-10
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said the budget’s mentions of the northern Port of Churchill are positive for his province.
Federal budget 2025: Provinces assess where infrastructure funds will flowCanada· 2025-11-05
Premier Wab Kinew offered condolences and reflected on the impact of sports in the community.
Winnipeg high school football player who sustained spinal injury in game has diedCanada· 2025-10-31
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling for a First Ministers' meeting to discuss trade negotiations with the U.S.
Premiers press for more details from Carney on U.S. trade talksCanada· 2025-10-31
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he thought the ad was great and reached the intended audience.
Carney saw Reagan anti-tariff ad before it aired, Ford saysCanada· 2025-10-27
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew created a social media video urging Doug Ford to continue airing the ads.
What you need to know about Ontario’s anti-tariff adCanada· 2025-10-27
Wab Kinew is the Manitoba Premier who urged the Carney government to scrap the tariff in exchange for China dropping its own tariffs.
Doubling non-U.S. exports is hard. Does Carney really have the courage for it?Canada· 2025-10-23
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew wrote an open letter urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to seize the opportunity to help agricultural industries.
How the NHL and reality TV explain trade’s Team Canada implosionCanada· 2025-10-18