曼尼托巴州的党员Bob Lagassé离开了PC小组, 作为独立选民, 引用选民的需求. Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé leaves PC caucus to run as Independent, citing constituents' needs.

马尼托巴州议员勃·拉加塞离开进步保守党党组成为独立党员,并在2026年3月10日的问询期间宣布了这一决定. Manitoba MLA Bob Lagassé has left the Progressive Conservative caucus to become an Independent, announcing the decision during question period on March 10, 2026. 拉加斯(Lagassé)自2016年起代表道森·崔尔(Dawson Trail)表示, 他将竞选独立党连任, Representing Dawson Trail since 2016, Lagassé said he will run for re-election as an Independent, citing constituents' needs over party loyalty. 他离开后,PC核心小组的席位减少到20席。 His departure reduces the PC caucus to 20 seats. 国民民主党赞扬他的倡导,特别是关于精神健康的宣传,而总理Wab Kinew则敦促选民支持政府。 The NDP praised his advocacy, particularly on mental health, while Premier Wab Kinew urged voters to support the government. Lagassé是自2023年选举以来第二个离开其政党的司法协助。 Lagassé is the second MLA to leave their party since the 2023 election.