Manitoba’s Governing Tories Pick New Leader During Controversy Over Ballots

Manitoba’s Governing Tories Pick New Leader During Controversy Over Ballots
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announces that he will not be seeking re-election in front of the Dome Building in Brandon, Man., on Aug. 10, 2021. The Canadian Press/David Lipnowski
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WINNIPEG—Manitoba’s governing Progressive Conservatives are to choose a new party leader today who will become the province’s next premier.

Party members are deciding between former health minister Heather Stefanson, who has the support of most caucus members, and former member of Parliament Shelly Glover.