Manitoba election complaint over Kinew’s past dismissed as lawful
A complaint against a Progressive Conservative pamphlet from the 2023 Manitoba election has been dismissed. The leaflet detailed Premier Wab Kinew’s criminal history but did not break election laws. The decision follows an investigation into allegations of false statements about the NDP leader’s past. The lawsuit began after a resident in the Riel constituency filed a complaint about the pamphlet. It highlighted Kinew’s 2003 conviction for refusing a breathalyzer and a 2004 assault on a taxi driver. A recording of a volunteer discussing these incidents with the complainant’s husband was also submitted. The ruling confirms the pamphlet complied with election rules. No legal action will be taken against the Progressive Conservatives. The decision hinged on the accuracy of the claims, not their completeness or the context provided.
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