For the first time, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has offered a possible rationale for calling an election this spring. It's up to the NDP, Pallister saysBefore casting blame toward the NDP, Pallister said he's not inclined to go the polls once spring flooding subsides. NDP Leader Wab Kinew says the government is giving him too much credit. NDP Leader Wab Kinew and Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont called Fielding's comments another example of Pallister's government hinting at an impending visit to the polls. Pallister has fuelled suggestions that an election would arrive well before the fixed election date.

Source: CBC News April 12, 2019 13:01 UTC