New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie to Resign His Seat, Work for Manitoba Premier

Published on February 29, 2024

A New Democrat member of Parliament is resigning his seat for a job with Manitoba’s NDP government. Daniel Blaikie says he will step down from his Elmwood-Transcona seat in Winnipeg at the end of March, after almost a decade in federal politics. He is taking a job as a senior adviser on intergovernmental affairs with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. Mr. Blaikie said the new job will allow him to spend more time with his family. Mr. Blaikie was first elected in 2015 and recaptured the Elmwood-Transcona seat for the NDP from the Conservatives. The seat has a long NDP history and was held by Blaikie’s father, Bill Blaikie....

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