Obby Khan

Leader of Manitoba’s Official Opposition • MLA for Fort Whyte • former Winnipeg Blue Bomber

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Why are we pushing so hard to raise the basic personal exemption? Because you work hard for your money.

The spring Legislative sitting is set to end next Monday, June 1st.

But Premier Wab Kinew is threatening to keep MLAs all summer—away from constituents—if PCs don’t stop pushing for stronger affordability measures.

PCs are ready to work with the NDP to ensure that their budget bill goes to a vote before the summer if they consider our amendment for meaningful tax relief.

Our proposal is to remove income tax off the first $30,000 you earn, saving your family up to $250 on every paycheque ($3000/year).

If you make less than $30,000/year, that would mean you pay zero provincial income tax.

This is a snippet from my 10-minute speech on the budget bill, urging the NDP to do what’s right for you.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

What Manitoba’s health minister should address ASAP to stop making ER wait times worse.

As Roblin MLA Kathleen Cook explains, the problem today is twofold:

1. Manitoba needs more dedicated focus on community-based care.

People waiting in ERs can’t be moved to inpatient beds that are being used by patients waiting to be discharged to home care or personal care homes.

2. Manitoba needs a credible, tangible, and transparent staffing plan that focuses on retaining healthcare workers.

Premier Wab Kinew and Minister Uzoma Asagwara are failing on both fronts as wait times are the worst they’ve ever been.

Progressive Conservatives are ready with solutions.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Last night, I became Obby “The Croatian Sensation” Khan 🇭🇷

Thank you to the Croatian Pavilion at Folklorama for such a fun time!

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Thank you for sharing your story Wayne. I am so sorry to read this story and what this will do to your family. Sadly, this is the reality of living under Wab Kinew and his failing NDP policies. Our economy is dead last in Canada, jobs are leaving, investments are leaving and our health care is worse now then it has ever been! We need to grow Manitoba, attract investment, incentivize growth and unleash its potential. Time for change!!! Thank you for everything and I wish you and your family the best

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Proud friend moment!

This morning, Fort Whyte honoured our very own 2x Olympic gold medallist Kaitlyn Lawes with a namesake park in Linden Woods 🥇🍁

I had the pleasure of working with Kaitlyn back in 2013 on the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries IMPACT Team — engaging Manitobans for positive change along with World Curling Champ Reid Carruthers, Olympian Janine Hanson, and Paralympian Jared Funk.

Kaitlyn from day 1 impressed me as someone that cared about community, young athletes, and working to reach for the highest level of success, and she did it.

I am so proud of you, Kaitlyn, and honoured to a have a park in Fort Whyte named after you. Well deserved!

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Folklorama is marking 55 years of bringing Manitobans together 🎉

It’s on now till August 15th — come watch local talent, support local business, and explore the world!

@Folklorama

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

How’d I do? 🇮🇸

The 137th Icelandic Festival (aka Íslendingadagurinn) is on this weekend in Gimli!

I’ll be there for the parade — come say halló (and teach me how to say Íslendingadagurinn)!

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Premier Wab Kinew is mailing out pamphlets to families declaring “lower grocery prices.”

The truth: Manitoba has had the worst foodflation across Canada over the last year.

Just this June, essential food prices went up by nearly 2% in Winnipeg.

Taking pennies off of pop isn’t an affordability measure. It’s a coupon.

A real solution: Remove income tax off the first $30,000 that Manitobans earn.

Our Progressive Conservative plan would save your family up to $3000 a year.

That’s $250/month more on every single paycheque to help you combat rising costs.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Two weeks ago, animal rescuer Amanda Nobiss was attacked and killed by roaming dogs while rescuing puppies in Sandy Bay, a community she worked closely with.

Amanda’s death was preventable and speaks to a larger issue seen across Manitoba.

The dog overpopulation crisis in our province requires targeted action.

That’s why MLA Colleen Robbins and I were proud to stand with my good friend and tireless animal advocate @bradyoliveira at a rally this evening demanding action to prevent future maulings.

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives support advocates’ calls to increase efforts and expand access to spay/neuter services, veterinary care, and other preventative measures that improve community safety and reduce animal suffering.

Thank you to K9 Advocacy, Project Artemis Advocates Winnipeg, @mbanimalsave, Partners in Prevention, and @SaveADogNetwork for organizing this rally and for your work.

My condolences go to Amanda’s loved ones, the rescuer community, and Sandy Bay families.

May we continue Amanda’s legacy of creating positive change for Manitoba dogs and the communities that care for them.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Two weeks ago, animal rescuer Amanda Nobiss was attacked and killed by roaming dogs while rescuing puppies in Sandy Bay, a community she worked closely with.

Amanda’s death was preventable and speaks to a larger issue seen across Manitoba.

The dog overpopulation crisis in our province requires targeted action.

That’s why MLA Colleen Robbins and I were proud to stand with my good friend and tireless animal advocate @bradyoliveira at a rally this evening demanding action to prevent future maulings.

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives support advocates’ calls to increase efforts and expand access to spay/neuter services, veterinary care, and other preventative measures that improve community safety and reduce animal suffering.

Thank you to K9 Advocacy, Project Artemis Advocates Winnipeg, @mbanimalsave, Partners in Prevention, and @SaveADogNetwork for organizing this rally and for your work.

My condolences go to Amanda’s loved ones, the rescuer community, and Sandy Bay families.

May we continue Amanda’s legacy of creating positive change for Manitoba dogs and the communities that care for them.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Someone called for Cowboy Khan? 🤠

Great to be in Austin this weekend to celebrate heritage, family, and community at the Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede!

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Imagine needing 911 and not being able to get through.

Yesterday’s outage across most of Manitoba showed the urgent need for stronger backup systems.

Today, I called on Premier Kinew to implement immediate fail-safes so 911 is always there when Manitobans need it most.

Thank you to the emergency workers who stepped up to keep communities safe.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Premier Kinew refuses to take action to grow Manitobas economy. He won’t join Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario on a nation-building energy corridor, that would bring billions of dollars and thousands of jobs into Mantioba.

Instead he refers to a crown corporation that does not exist, he refuses to sign the MOU and do consultations with indigenous groups at the same time.

Manitoba must be part of this conversation, instead of being a barrier to economic growth, prosperity and Canadian sovereignty.

Under Wab, Manitoba will continue to be a “have-not” province. I believe in Manitobans and the potential Manitoba has to be a “have” province .

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Yesterday unlocked a major door for real systemic change for Manitobans with disabilities.

Adults with different needs and their families have identified systemic barriers that have prevented them from being full, equal participants in our society.

But the key takeaway from yesterday’s report isn’t the damning findings of a failing system. It’s the path forward, shaped by real-life experiences.

Amazing work by everyone involved in developing this report and all those who’ve been advocating for years. I’m grateful for MLA Jodie Byram being there to mark the occasion with the community.

A special thank you to Tyson Sylvester and the late Amelia Hampton for speaking up in 2016. Manitoba will be stronger because of them.

The Province has until mid-December to present a plan. Manitoba Progressive Conservatives will work with government to build a disability support system that works for you.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Tuesday marked a historic moment for Manitobans with disabilities.

While Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine refused to show up, PC Accessibility Critic Jodie Byram was proud to show her support.

A long-awaited 113-page report released by the Integrated Adult Services pilot program yesterday found that Manitoba’s disability support system is “fundamentally broken” and routinely fails people as they transition into adulthood.

But there is hope: The final report offers several recommendations to create meaningful change.

Unfortunately, neither the Minister of Accessibility nor any MLA from the Kinew government attended.

The pilot program was launched by Manitoba’s previous Progressive Conservative government following human rights complaints in 2016 by Tyson Sylvester and the late Amelia Hampton.

Those complaints arose from a failing system that eroded over 17 years of an NDP government that Fontaine worked for.

Progressive Conservatives will work to ensure that the minister finally takes her role seriously, reads the report, and that Manitobans receive the supports they need.

[Michelle Rempel Garner @MichelleRempel]

A courageous piece.
https://t.co/x8r5YJ3Maf via @winnipegsun

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

After unprecedented amounts of rainfall drenching parts of Manitoba, the sky embraced the earth over PR 416 in Interlake-Gimli yesterday. (Photo by @InterlakePC)

Thousands of Manitobans are dealing with damaged homes, destroyed farmland, washed-out roads, and the stress of thinking just how much this is all going to cost.

But even in the bleakest, dreariest of times, there is hope.

From the Interlake to the Parklands, neighbours have stepped up to help neighbours, families have shown incredible resilience, and local leaders—from reeves to firefighters to farmers—have answered the call to action.

Manitobans have stepped up for Manitobans.

The provincial government has now activated disaster financial assistance for all Manitobans affected by this week’s severe flooding. While this is only the beginning, I’d like to thank Premier Kinew for taking this important first step.

As Manitoba’s Official Opposition, Progressive Conservatives will work with the NDP government to ensure that the Province remains a reliable, effective, and responsible partner in the clean-up, rebuilding, and recovery process.

If you’re having trouble connecting with supports, I encourage you to contact your MLA.

We will get through this together.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Views from the Interlake/Lakeside region today.

Communities across Manitoba are looking at widespread damage to highways, homes, and livelihoods after last night’s storms.

These repairs will require significant provincial investments — in addition to what’s needed in the Swan Valley.

The premier’s go-to response that he will give “whatever resources are needed” simply is not good enough.

The people of Steinbach know this all too well after being hit with 2 months of rain in September. The city begged for disaster aid. Kinew said no, people should’ve had insurance.

This came after the Kinew government slashed emergency funding by over $52 million since 2024.

I am urging Premier Wab Kinew to provide tangible, measurable commitments for municipalities to recover and rebuild their communities.

Our Progressive Conservative MLAs, who represent most of these storm-ravaged municipalities, are ready to work collaboratively with the premier and his NDP in any way we can to see this through.

After such a chaotic week, Manitobans deserve to have some peace of mind.

‼️ Please follow your local municipalities/authorities and MLAs for continued updates, and visit the Manitoba Ready site for alerts and info.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk wrote to the premier today calling for swift action to help residents of the flood-ravaged Swan Valley and Minitonas–Bowsman areas.

After up to 150 mm of rain Sunday night, the region has seen widespread damage to highways, bridges, farmland, homes, and businesses.

”My constituents are looking for reassurances from their provincial government,” said Wowchuk. “We have communities that are entirely cut off from the outside world. We have heavily damaged roads and bridges that urgently need re-building. What is the province doing to expedite the repairs that are so desperately needed?”

Since the widespread flash flooding struck Sunday night, residents have not been able to access their homes, businesses, and schools because of road washouts and high water.

Communications have been hampered by the loss of cellphone service in the area, and gas and electricity has been cut off to some communities.

“I’ve sent a letter to Premier Wab Kinew asking for direct intervention from him and his Transportation and Infrastructure Minister,” said Wowchuk. “Both have been missing in action since this emergency began.”

“The premier was eager to promise funding and pose for photo ops of him tossing sandbags earlier this spring for a potential flood. Where is he when roads and bridges are washed out? Swan Valley is in trouble.”

Meteorologists have called the storm that struck the Swan Valley a once-in-200-year event.

Over 3,000 Manitoba Hydro customers are without power. The Municipalities of Minitonas-Bowsman and Swan Valley, as well as the Town of Swan River, have declared a state of emergency.

A ruptured gas line in Minitonas forced the evacuation of nearby businesses and residents.

The flash flooding will devastate the local agriculture industry and force some farmers to reseed their fields. As the water moves toward Swan Lake, high water levels are also putting livestock in extreme danger.

“Residents of Swan Valley need to know the provincial government has their backs during this time of need,” said Wowchuk.

“I’m calling on the premier to take immediate action to provide the resources needed to assess the situation and immediately begin the rebuilding effort across the region.”

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

Communities across the Swan Valley are being devastated by historic flooding.

Families are evacuating, homes destroyed, power outages, livelihoods at risk, highways gone, acres of farmland completely under water.

Residents, please listen to local authorities and stay informed via the Manitoba Ready website.

Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk has been posting updates from the ground and keeping our Progressive Conservative team informed. Be sure to follow him on Facebook and connect with his office if needed.

We as the Opposition are doing what we can to spread word, and ensure that the premier and Province are taking action.

Thank you to the volunteers, emergency workers, municipal leaders, and everyday Manitobans who’ve stepped up during this state of emergency.

Please be safe, everyone.

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

A free and prosperous province within a free and prosperous nation could not exist without courageous people ready to defend them.

In my role as an MLA and Opposition Leader, I’ve had the privilege and honour of meeting many such people.

As Canadian Armed Forces Day concludes, I invite Manitobans to continue reflecting on the crucial role of our service members — including at 17 Wing and CFB Shilo — in protecting the rights and freedoms we hold so dearly.

And may we continue to build on Manitoba’s rich military heritage.

Thank you to current members and veterans of our Canadian Armed Forces for your service. 🇨🇦

[Obby Khan @obbykhan60]

A free and prosperous province within a free and prosperous nation could not exist without courageous people ready to defend them.

In my role as an MLA and Opposition Leader, I’ve had the privilege and honour of meeting many such people.

As Canadian Armed Forces Day concludes, I invite Manitobans to continue reflecting on the crucial role of our service members — including at 17 Wing and CFB Shilo — in protecting the rights and freedoms we hold so dearly.

And may we continue to build on Manitoba’s rich military heritage.

Thank you to current members and veterans of our Canadian Armed Forces for your service. 🇨🇦