Bob

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Bob Lagasse was elected to his first term as the MLA for Dawson Trail on April 19, 2016. He is the eldest of four siblings and was raised in a bilingual Metis home in St. Adolphe. The small town values of family and hard work were instilled in him by his parents at a young age.

Bob is a father of 5 children. He currently resides in Landmark, Manitoba and is proud to call the town his home.

Bob has worked in the social services sector since 1999 and currently runs a specialized foster home for a Child and Family Services agency. In addition to his work, Bob enjoys giving back to the community as a volunteer. He was the youngest-ever member of the St. Adolphe Volunteer Fire Department.

Bob is thankful for the opportunity to serve the riding of Dawson Trail as part of the Progressive Conservative government.

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What does a Member of the Legislative Assembly do?

Most Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have three primary roles. They can take on or be assigned additional duties (called portfolios) such as being appointed to positions such as Ministers, Party Whip, House Leaders, or Legislative Assistants.

Legislators

Each MLA must understand the complex world of legislation. This includes understanding the purpose of existing laws in relation to other laws and trying to identify the reason the law was introduced in the first place. They must also plan new laws which fit into the existing system of rules and regulations to achieve the result they desire.

Area Representatives

Your MLA represents the area they were elected to represent. There are multiple ways of ensuring the area receives the attention it deserves, including voicing concerns on behalf of constituents, representing the general views and viewpoints of the area, or assisting residents with resolving issues or challenges when dealing with government departments or services.

Members of Caucus

As a member of a political party, the MLA will work collaboratively to develop strategies to form/pass legislation, support caucus events and initiatives, or contribute their experience to address problems.

What is the Provincial Government Responsible for?

Section 91 and 92 of the Constitution Act of 1867 outline the primary areas of responsibility for provincial governments. They include areas such as:

  •     Provincial Taxation and Finances
  •     Environment and Resource Development
  •     Energy
  •     Justice
  •     Healthcare
  •     Municipal Relations
  •     Businesses and Licensing
  •     Transportation
  •     Infrastructure
  •     Education
  •     Culture
  •     Tourism, Parks, and Recreation

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DAWSON Trail

In Manitoba, the original Dawson Road left from the Northwest Angle at Lake of the Woods and parallels mostly what we know today as the TransCanada Highway East of Winnipeg, from East Braintree to St. Boniface.  The road linking Ste. Anne to the Southeast was called Piney Road and its junction to the Dawson Trail was at the corner of what is now known as Finnegan Rd and Centrale Ave in the Town of Ste. Anne. The southern part of Highway 12’s current alignment forms Manitoba’s segment of MOM’s Way; Dawson Road is now part of Provincial Road 207 between the communities of Richer and Lorette. The abandoned road between Northwest Angle and Richer has mostly fallen into disrepair, except for segments that are now part of Provincial Roads 503 and 505, accessible via the Trans-Canada Highway from the north and Provincial Road 308 from the east. Much of Dawson Road in and around Winnipeg remains active and bears the original name but has been disconnected since the construction of the Red River Floodway and Lagimodiere Boulevard.

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New Provincial Budget is Underwhelming

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