Manitoba·NewManitoba’s governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency.Ray Berthelette is also a former assistant to cabinet minister Glen SimardSteve Lambert · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 24, 2025 6:28 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoRay Berthelette, a real estate agent and former assistant to cabinet minister Glen Simard, is to carry the NDP banner in the Spruce Woods byelection. (John Woods/The Canadian Press)Manitoba’s governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency.Ray Berthelette, a real estate agent and former assistant to cabinet minister Glen Simard, is to carry the NDP banner in the race.The seat in western Manitoba is a longtime Progressive Conservative stronghold, and the Tories captured more than 60 per cent of the vote there in the 2023 provincial election.The Tories have chosen Colleen Robbins, a longtime party volunteer, while the Liberals have selected teacher Stephen Reid.The byelection is being held to replace Grant Jackson, a Tory who resigned in March to run for federal office.A date for the byelection has not been set, but under provincial law it must be held by Sept. 16.
Manitoba’s governing New Democrats name real estate agent as candidate for upcoming Spruce Woods byelection
