What could happen in Manitoba in the next federal election [Video]

Searching for a new leader and down in the polls with a possible election looming, the federal Liberals could be in for a tough fight to keep the four seats they hold now.

Of Manitoba’s 14 seats, the Liberals have Winnipeg-North, Winnipeg-South, Winnipeg South-Centre, and St. Boniface.

Curtis Brown of Probe Research says they could keep a few seats or even get wiped out.

“There is no safe Liberal seat in Manitoba. I think that’s fair to say,” said Brown.

Maybe the most vulnerable for the Liberals is Winnipeg-South, currently held by Terry Duguid. He was recently put in the cabinet, which could help his profile.

But it’s a bellwether riding where the outcome mirrors the national result between the Liberals and Conservatives. Currently the Conservatives hold a 20-plus point lead over the Liberals nationally. Andrew Enns from polling firm Leger said the riding could be in play for the …