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The NDP held a press conference on Tuesday morning from Riverview School in Winnipeg, calling for a range of supports, including for more teachers and educational supports, school clinicians to increase in-school mental health supports, improvements to ventilation infrastructure and a comprehensive paid sick leave program.
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“Hopefully we’ll see the provincial government will come forward with action in response to these calls,” said Wab Kinew, NDP opposition leader
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The New Democrats want to see Manitoba schools get vaccine clinics, more mental health supports, more staff to allow for smaller class sizes, improved ventilation standards, and paid sick leave, said leader Wab Kinew. (Alex Lupul / Winnipeg Free Press files)
Before the provincial government unveils its back-to-school plan next week, the Opposition NDP has prepped a list of items it wants addressed in the lead-up to return to classes.
Before the provincial government unveils its back-to-school plan next week, the Opposition NDP has prepped a list of items it wants addressed in the lead-up to return to classes.