# Manitoba defamation lawsuit against Premier Kinew

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manitoba-defamation-lawsuit-against-premier-kinew
> Updated: 2026-10-09T21:41:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and two New Democratic Party MLAs, Billie Cross and Mike Moyes, are attempting to have a defamation lawsuit dismissed. The legal action was initiated by Mark Wasyliw, a former NDP member who was removed from the governing caucus in September 2024.

Wasyliw alleges that the officials conspired to defame him through “false and reckless statements” during his expulsion, specifically regarding his integrity and professional conduct as a defense lawyer. In response, the defendants have argued that the lawsuit ‘lacks substantial merit’ and deny making defamatory remarks, maintaining that discussions regarding Wasyliw’s legal practice had been occurring within the caucus since early 2023.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew seeks dismissal of defamation suit

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and two NDP MLAs have asked the court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by ousted politician Mark Wasyliw.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manitoba-premier-wab-kinew-seeks-dismissal-of-defamation-suit

### 2026-09-28: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expands cabinet for accessibility and first responders

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has expanded his cabinet, appointing Carla Compton to lead accessibility and David Pankratz to oversee a new portfolio for first responder initiatives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manitoba-premier-wab-kinew-expands-cabinet-for-accessibility-and-first-responders

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