A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office disclosed Wednesday.

Former White House correspondent Richard Madan will earn more this year leading the D.C trade office than either Kinew will earn as Manitoba premier ($195,936 for the 12 months ending March 30) or Scott Gillingham will earn as Winnipeg’s mayor ($223,338 as of 2024).

Madan was hired in June to strengthen Manitoba's ties with U.S.

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