WINNIPEG – Roldan C. Sevillano, Liberal candidate for MLA in Tyndall Park, made the following statement:

“I would like to congratulate Ted Marcelino on his election to the Legislature tonight.  I wish him the very best.

I would like to thank all of my supporters, without whom the amazing journey of this campaign would not have been possible.  You know who you are: my family, my friends, and all those volunteers who came out for the first time and are now part of a larger, Liberal family.

One last word of thanks must go to the people of Tyndall Park.  Thank you for allowing me into your homes, and into your families: letting me know your concerns, your hopes, and your dreams.  As I have said before, regardless of the outcome of this election, your concerns, hopes, and dreams – our future as a community – will continue to be my cause.

Thank you.”

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Media information:

Jan Nato
Director of Communications
Roldan C. Sevillano Campaign
(204) 612-5194
media@roldantoday.ca

I’m not a doctor. I’m not a lawyer. I’m not a career politician.

Who I am is a person fiercely dedicated to service.

I am a volunteer. I am a recreation therapist. I am a 26 year old resident of Tyndall Park who wants to give back to the community that gave me so much.

This is me.

If you give me the honour of being your next MLA, I promise you my energy, my dedication, and my service.

I promise that I will listen, that I will work hard, and that I will be there for you first and foremost.

No matter what happens on October 4th, your concerns will continue to be my cause.

Yours truly,

Roldan Sevillano

I just thought I’d share a few photos from the weekend with Bob Rae and Sheila Copps.  It was great to campaign with them.  Sheila definitely wowed people at a local Tim Horton’s, and Bob Rae and I got to talk to so many people at the Safeway on Burrows and Keewatin.

An applicant to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) must show proof that he has CDN$10,000 worth of assets. This is intended to ensure their successful settlement in Manitoba. Until recently, Manitoba families had the option of establishing trust funds in Canada to fulfill this financial requirement.

Recently, the NDP government revoked this option.  Considering the vast disparity between average incomes in Canada and countries like India and the Philippines, Manitoba Liberals feel that this unfairly disadvantages skilled applicants from the developing world.

Manitoba Liberals will reverse the NDP decision. Manitoba Liberals will expand an existing mechanism of the MPNP available to business applicants. This will allow Manitoba families to provide the required settlement funds on behalf their loved ones by placing it in trust with the provincial government. These funds will then be repaid to the successful applicant upon their arrival in Manitoba.

“I have seen first hand the frustration that the NDP’s decision has caused.” says Sevillano, “Manitoba families want to extend that extra measure of support to their loved ones but the NDP government has prevented them from doing so. I will fight to reverse their decision.”

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Jan Nato
Director of Communications
Roldan Sevillano Campaign
(204) 612-5194
media@roldantoday.ca

BACKGROUNDER:

The NDP government recently revoked the option for Manitoba families to create in-Canada trust funds on behalf of their loved ones applying to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).  No alternative option was provided for the thousands and thousands of skilled applicants seeking to come to Manitoba.

Liberals will expand an existing mechanism of the MPNP to once again allow Manitoba families to extend that extra measure of support to their loved ones.  Under the MPNP for Business, applicants are required to deposit $75,000 with the Manitoba government.   This amount is reimbursed upon the fulfillment of certain requirements.

Liberals propose that Manitoba families be given the opportunity to deposit $10,000 with the provincial government that will then be repaid to the applicant upon arrival in Manitoba, or reimbursed to the supporting family if the application is rejected.

Manitoba Liberals propose that an initial disbursement of $5,000 is given upon arrival, followed by $1,000 for each of the following five months.  The interest gained on these deposits will serve as the administrative fee, just as it does for the MPNP for Business.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program was created in 1996 by an agreement between the Liberal government of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the provincial government of Premier Gary Filmon.  The program is designed to bring skilled workers and entrepreneurs to Manitoba. 

BUD, SPUD & STEAK!

Come and enjoy a steak (or chicken) dinner and a beer while supporting our campaign!

Where: Essence at Canad Inns Garden City
When: Friday, September 23, 2011 at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dinner includes: Steak (or chicken), baked potato, vegetables, garlic toast, Caesar salad, fried mushrooms, and a beer or soft drink.
Tickets: $15.00

GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE MEADOWS IN EAST ST. PAUL

Come enjoy the beautiful golf course at the Meadows in East St. Paul.  Register individually or as a team.  Call 204-421-5458 to register or click here.

Where: The Meadows at East St. Paul Golf Course
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 10 a.m. tee time.
Registration: $80 per player.  Price includes meal.

“Ten years ago, the world changed when acts of hatred and terror came to the shores of the United States.  Today, we remember the thousands of lives lost on that day.  We pause to remember all the men and women who ran back into the wreckage to save lives.  We honour all those who from that day pledged their service and their lives so that we may continue to be free.

We also pause to remember the hope that was born when people of goodwill came together to help one another through the uncertainty and fear. Here in Canada, we opened wide our arms and homes, welcoming the thousands and thousands of people who were stranded far from home after all flights to the United States were grounded.  Friendships were formed that will last lifetimes, and the friendship between Canada and the United States – already strong – grew even stronger.

Today, my thoughts and prayers are with those who are left behind, with those from whom friends and family were taken far too soon.  May hope always triumph and a better tomorrow be always on the horizon.”

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Media information:

Jan Nato, Communications Director
Roldan C. Sevillano Campaign
(204) 612-5194

We had our official campaign launch with special guest, Justin Trudeau, MP for Papineau and Liberal critic for Youth, Post-Secondary Education, and Amateur Sport on Thursday, September 1, 2011.

The sun came out just in time after a night of storms.  Fun, food and friends were all around as our War Room continued preparations to get out the vote for a win in Tyndall Park.

Liberal star power came to the northwest Winnipeg riding of Tyndall Park this morning when Quebec MP Justin Trudeau, the Liberal critic for Youth, Post-Secondary Education, and Amateur Sport lent a helping hand to Manitoba Liberal candidate, Roldan C. Sevillano to officially launch his campaign.

Trudeau offered his full-throated endorsement of the young candidate stating, “Roldan is a part of the new generation of young leaders who are beginning to take part in moving Manitoba and all of Canada forward.”

Sevillano spoke about public service and his vision for the campaign, “This is going to be a campaign of hope, a campaign of the future, a campaign for a better Manitoba.”

Sevillano was campaign manager for Winnipeg North Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux’s two federal election wins.  Prior to entering the political arena, he worked for six years at Calvary Place – a seniors’ residence – as recreational therapist.

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Media information:

Jan Nato, Communications Director
Roldan C. Sevillano Campaign
(204) 612-5194
media@roldantoday.ca

Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Meadows in East St. Paul Golf Course
Tee time: 10 a.m.
$80 per player. Meal included. Prizes to win!

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Here are a few pictures from the annual ANCOP Walk 2011 (ANswering the Cry Of the Poor) that was held at Assiniboine Park here in Winnipeg.  It was a remarkable day for a remarkable cause.