Manitoba NDP removes backbencher from caucus over Nygard link

WINNIPEG — A backbencher with Manitoba’s NDP government has been removed from caucus over his link to convicted sex offender Peter Nygard.

The caucus chair says it has learned that a business partner of Mark Wasyliw is acting as Nygard’s criminal defence lawyer.

The chair, Mike Moyes, says in a statement that Wasyliw has failed to demonstrate good judgment and should no longer continue in his role in caucus.

Wasyliw, the legislature member for Fort Garry, was first elected in 2019.