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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew blasted Donald Trump as “erratic” and “not to be trusted” in the Canada–U.S. negotiations over a new trade deal, warning a good deal can’t be struck with a “bad person.” He also signaled Manitoba would back Carney’s push to resume selling American alcohol, even as talks continue and Trump temporarily paused planned tariffs on Canadian goods to help secure a deal.
Wab Kinew, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), will become Manitoba's first-ever First Nations premier after his party won a majority government in the provincial election. The NDP secured 34 out of 57 seats, replacing the Progressive Conservatives who had ruled since 2016. Kinew, who has a background in journalism and music, aims to have a collaborative relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while advocating for Manitoba's interests. As the province with the highest proportion of Indigenous residents in Canada, Kinew's win is seen as a positive step towards progress and representation. However, his First Nations ethnicity may present challenges in balancing different perspectives on issues such as hydro-electricity development.