Jim Rondeau
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Incumbent since 1999
Jim Rondeau incumbent
Political Party: NDP
Phone: (204) 669-6444
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Looking to improve cyclist safety
Friday, 25 May 2012
Beausejour Review - Jim Rondeau, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister of Healthy Living, announced that legislation has proposed they will improve the safety of...
Legislation proposes helmets be mandatory for cyclists under 18 years of age
Thursday, 24 May 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - This announcement was made by Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Rondeau. “In the event of a crash, bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of death and serious head injury by as much as 90 per cent,” said Rondeau.
Wear those bike helmets, kids
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Brandon Sun - Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau, who introduced the legislation on Wednesday, said the government's approach was to rely first on public education and programs that provided free or inexpensive helmets to preschool and school-age children.
Bike helmet law just for kids
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Carman Valley Leader - “Children are at particular risk for cycle-related injuries due to inexperience, loss of control, lack of traffic safety skills, high speeds and risk-taking behaviours,” said Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau. “Provincial legislation is required to ...
Bike Helmets Soon to be Mandatory for Youths
Thursday, 24 May 2012
CJOB - Manitoba Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau introduced a bill to that affect this afternoon. Rondeau was asked on CJOB why the legislation wouldn't include adults as well. He says there will be small fines for those not wearing the helmets but he ...
Manitoba introduces law requiring kids to wear helmets while cycling
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Global Winnipeg - "We decided as a first step to work with people under 18 and focus on them," said Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau. "We're going to then monitor it and see how we can proceed in the future." The legislation mirrors existing laws in Ontario and other ...
Bicycle Helmets Mandatory for Children Under New Law
Thursday, 24 May 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - “In the event of a crash, bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of death and serious head injury by as much as 90 percent,” said Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Rondeau. “Unfortunately, recent studies show that many children and ...
Bike helmet law just for kids
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Winnipeg Sun - “Children are at particular risk for cycle-related injuries due to inexperience, loss of control, lack of traffic safety skills, high speeds and risk-taking behaviours,” said Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau. “Provincial legislation is required to ...
New law requires cycling children to wear helmets
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Brandon Sun - In the event of a crash, bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of death and serious injury by as much as 90 per cent, Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau said. (PERRY MAH / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Manitoba will soon require that minors wear a "properly ...
Pediatric Society wants bike helmet Legislation for everyone
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
CJOB - ... wearing a bicycle helmet reduces head injuries by up to 85-percent. Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau says while the government may eventually expand the legislation to include adults, introducing laws protecting children is a good place to start.
Questionnaire Response
Jim Rondeau - Assiniboia
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I want to continue to improve the area, with improvements to heathcare facilities, additional affordable seniors housing, fixing local parks and recreational facilities.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I represent the riding by living and growing up in the area, attending over 100 community events every year, and having unlimited energy and enthusiasm
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Accessible healthcare, affordable housing, and more youth programs.
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