CanadaManitoba NDP Removes Backbencher From Caucus Over Nygard LinkSavePrintFormer NDP finance critic Mark Wasyliw speaks during question period in the Manitoba legislature on April 7, 2021. The Canadian Press/Kevin King - PoolThe Canadian Press9/16/2024|Updated: 9/16/20240:00X 1A backbencher with Manitoba’s NDP government has been removed from caucus over his link to convicted sex offender Peter Nygard.Caucus chair Mike Moyes says it learned early Monday that a business partner of Mark Wasyliw is acting as Nygard’s criminal defence lawyer.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesToys ‘R’ Us Canada Files for Creditor Protection, Owes Vendors $120MFeb 03, 2026Glencore Canada Suspends Major Investments in Its Horne SmelterFeb 03, 2026Public Service Executives Got More Than $146 Million in Performance Pay Last YearFeb 03, 2026Billionaire Frank Stronach’s Sex Assault Trial Delayed as Defence Deals With New InfoFeb 03, 2026