Flor Marcelino and Official Opposition

Premier Brian Pallister: After being appointed, Marcelino said her party lost the election but its spirit hasn't been defeated, according to CBC. Marcelino said she and her party intend to hold Premier Brian Pallister to account during question period as the Official Opposition. "This is a party that will keep on fighting for what we believe is right, for our values, for our social justice goals for everyone.... Watch out how we rise up." Flor Marcelino was named interim leader of the Manitoba NDP Saturday. Flor Marcelino favoured as Manitoba NDP interim leader On Saturday afternoon at the Transcona Canad Inns, NDP provincial council voted in favour of making the Logan MLA, and former minister of multiculturalism, the party temporary leader. Marcelino said she is eager to work with First Nations, newcomer communities and all of Manitoba. "Our party today, as in the past, is a party of inclusivity. It is a party of all of Manitobans," she said. "We will work with the newly elected government to serve the needs of all Manitobans, and fight to ensure the front line services families count on are protected." NDP MP Niki Ashton said as a member of the NDP who is interested in the rebuilding process before the provincial party, she is confident Marcelino history of bringing people together will help inject new life into the party. "Today we made history by selecting a woman leader, a woman leader who of course is an immigrant to Canada" she said. "When we're faced with the most right-wing government in Canada, which is what we have under Mr. It is a party of diversity. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.