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[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

A look back at 15 times the NDP failed Manitobans in 2024 ⬇️🧵

15. The NDP suddenly, without notice, yank rent support from hundreds of Manitobans on the brink of homelessness.

And Wab Kinew pretends not to know about it. #mbpoli

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Lest we forget the tremendous sacrifices made by Canadians in uniform in pursuit of peace and freedom.

We will always remember.

[Konrad Narth @konrad_narth]

Whether it’s the recent B.C. election or the U.S. midterms, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:

Voters are showing up, demanding results, and losing patience with empty promises.

Leadership is about delivering results, building relationships, and putting people first.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Children are falling through the cracks of Manitoba’s CFS system.

Yet the NDP seem to be more offended by the fact that they have to answer for it.

Last month, Minister Nahanni Fontaine and the rest of Wab Kinew’s NDP voted against launching a public inquiry into the CFS system.

Progressive Conservatives are calling for the minister to act.

Every child deserves to be safe in their home and in their community. Because they matter.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

BREAKING ‼️ Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine and Wab Kinew’s NDP voted against a motion for the Province to inquire into Manitoba’s CFS system following several recent critical incidents.

The motion was introduced by PC Families Critic Jodie Byram, calling on the Manitoba government to immediately appoint a commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the systemic failures of the CFS system under The Manitoba Evidence Act.

"I am saddened but not surprised that Minister Nahanni Fontaine and her NDP caucus voted against a public, independent, and transparent inquiry into the systemic gaps facing the CFS system," said Byram. “Today was an opportunity to work together towards solutions and show families that their voices are being heard.”

The motion came after a week of unsuccessful attempts by Opposition MLAs to get answers from the government during Question Period regarding the CFS system.

There have recently been several concerning incidents and violent deaths of youth in care, particularly young Indigenous girls.

In February 2024, 17-year-old Myah-Lee Gratton was tragically killed in Carman, allegedly by her cousin’s boyfriend. It was later revealed that CFS neglected Myah-Lee’s calls two months earlier in which she begged to be removed from her unsafe foster home. At the time, the premier stated that an inquiry would take place if questions remained.

Two years later, on Valentine’s Day, Avontei Hartleib was murdered in Winnipeg while in the care of CFS. A group home worker who helped care for her alleged that Avontei’s life was endangered by the conditions at the group home where she lived and by a lack of CFS support.

This summer, 4-year-old Allora Bone-Shingoose died in CFS care, while her younger sisters were hospitalized in critical condition. The girls’ mother has since alleged that the concerns she raised about possible abuse of Allora went unanswered. She also claims that she completed requirements in order to have her children returned to her, yet reunification did not happen.

Following Myah-Lee’s 2024 death, Midland MLA Lauren Stone (@Stone_Midland) put forward a motion to allow independent experts to review the laws protecting Manitoba children. Fontaine blocked that motion.

Stone likewise called for an urgent public debate on foster care. Fontaine dismissed the motion, indicating that she was too busy.

Other concerns in the system have also arisen under Fontaine’s watch.

Last year, the number of Manitoba children in care increased for the first time in a DECADE — since the last time the NDP were in government.

It was also discovered that the Kinew government had begun placing kids in hotels, a practice that ran rampant under the Doer/Selinger government and halted by Progressive Conservatives.

Nahanni Fontaine was an advisor to the former NDP government at the time.

“We are seeing the same patterns emerge under the Kinew NDP that led to similar crises under their predecessors,” said Byram. “Manitobans will not stand by and accept the status quo any longer. Vulnerable children are at risk due to the lack of oversight and poor standards set by the Minister of Families.”

"Every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected to family, culture, and community. I will not stop standing up for those who need their voices heard and for children who are falling through the cracks in the child welfare system.”

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Elected officials should be able to tell Manitobans that alleged bribery using taxpayer dollars is unacceptable.

But last week, Wab Kinew’s NDP voted against a censure motion to condemn the premier’s unethical behaviour and recent bribery allegations under his watch.

Chief Lisa Young has publicly alleged that NDP minister Ian Bushie offered her $250,000 as a bribe to remove the blockade in Bloodvein.

Manitobans need to see accountability.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Bribery is a serious allegation.

Chief Lisa Young — an elected official — has alleged that an NDP minister offered her $250,000 as a bribe to remove the blockade in Bloodvein.

Wab Kinew needs to get serious and take accountability for his cabinet.

Manitobans want answers.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

@jwildthingy @BlondeLava @dubsndoo Hi Jim. You are welcome to watch the official broadcast of Question Period on October 27.

The clips shown in our post are from that QP session, in response to our questions on alleged bribery.

https://t.co/kMhPH2NIug

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

@WayneMathison @TWilsonOttawa Hi Wayne, no need to wait for Premier Kinew’s response.

Manitoba PCs have twice put forward a resolution affirming Manitobans’ right to defend their homes.

The Kinew NDP blocked it twice—as recently as this Thursday, the last day of session.

https://t.co/yxVc3EM2hC

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Bribery is a serious allegation.

Chief Lisa Young — an elected official — has alleged that an NDP minister offered her $250,000 as a bribe to remove the blockade in Bloodvein.

Wab Kinew needs to get serious and take accountability for his cabinet.

Manitobans want answers.

[CCFR/CCDAF @CCFR_CCDAF]

"If they want to steal, let them steal"

In response to calls by Manitobans for greater legal protection in cases of self-defence, or defence of property, from violent criminals

NDP MLA @Cross4Seine says @MBNDP believe citizens should just pay their insurance & let crime happen.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Manitoba’s autism community are demanding better from their provincial government.

Yesterday, after a week of backlash, the Kinew government rescinded their callous amendments to MLA Cindy Lamoureux’s Bill 232, The Autism Strategy Act.

But the fight isn’t over until the bill is passed.

That’s why PC Accessibility Critic Jodie Byram and Deputy Leader @JeffBereza joined Autism Winnipeg PACE and dozens of families today to rally in support of restoring the bill.

No NDP minister or MLA was present. Including Accessibility Minister Carla Compton and her mentor Nahanni Fontaine.

So what were these amendments? On October 16, a hundred Manitobans came to speak of their support for Bill 232 at a public committee that lasted 14 hours.

At 11:00 pm that night, the Kinew NDP made sweeping amendments to the bill, erasing adults and rural communities from the autism strategy, and removing accountability measures. They made these changes knowing that the public will no longer be able to speak to it.

They backtracked their changes yesterday in an attempt to save face — just like in March, when the Kinew government voted against moving Bill 232 forward. It was only after major backlash and PCs calling for everyone’s votes to be put on the record that they had a change of heart.

It shouldn’t always have to take bad press for Wab Kinew’s government to do the right thing.

Manitoba deserves better.

Bill 232 will be spoken to and voted on this Tuesday, Oct. 27, between 10am to 11am. We welcome Manitobans to tune in.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

ICYMI: On Friday, adults with autism were told that they do not matter to Wab Kinew’s government.

For 14 hours on Friday, one hundred Manitobans came to speak of their support for MLA Cindy Lamoureux’s Bill 232, The Autism Strategy Act.

For 14 hours, we heard personal stories from parents, advocates, professionals, and those with lived experience about autistic children aging out of the system only to have no supports available to them.

At 11:00 pm that night, the NDP made sweeping amendments to Bill 232, eliminating adults from the autism strategy and removing accountability measures.

They made these changes knowing that the public will no longer be able to speak to it.

This happened just two days after the Kinew NDP voted against PCs’ motion to ensure equitable autism services for rural and northern communities.

Bill 232 is legislation brought forward by a non-PC MLA, yet Progressive Conservatives have stood by it from day one. The Kinew NDP have refused to work collaboratively from day one.

Exclusion is not something we should tell Manitobans with disabilities to simply accept.

Every Manitoban has immense potential. And every Manitoban deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.

New Accessibility Minister Carla Compton, her mentor Nahanni Fontaine, and Wab Kinew need to explain themselves.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

ICYMI: On Friday, adults with autism were told that they do not matter to Wab Kinew’s government.

For 14 hours on Friday, one hundred Manitobans came to speak of their support for MLA Cindy Lamoureux’s Bill 232, The Autism Strategy Act.

For 14 hours, we heard personal stories from parents, advocates, professionals, and those with lived experience about autistic children aging out of the system only to have no supports available to them.

At 11:00 pm that night, the NDP made sweeping amendments to Bill 232, eliminating adults from the autism strategy and removing accountability measures.

They made these changes knowing that the public will no longer be able to speak to it.

This happened just two days after the Kinew NDP voted against PCs’ motion to ensure equitable autism services for rural and northern communities.

Bill 232 is legislation brought forward by a non-PC MLA, yet Progressive Conservatives have stood by it from day one. The Kinew NDP have refused to work collaboratively from day one.

Exclusion is not something we should tell Manitobans with disabilities to simply accept.

Every Manitoban has immense potential. And every Manitoban deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.

New Accessibility Minister Carla Compton, her mentor Nahanni Fontaine, and Wab Kinew need to explain themselves.

[Konrad Narth @konrad_narth]

Heartbreaking news coming out of CFB Wainwright.

My thoughts & prayers are with our brave CAF members and families, and all affected by this tragedy.

Thank you to the first responders and medical personnel caring for the injured.

Manitoba stands with our military community. 🇨🇦

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

BREAKING: Nurses are officially being discouraged from taking shifts at Seven Oaks hospital due to safety concerns.

Wab Kinew and his health minister Uzoma Asagwara have now seen FOUR hospitals grey-listed under their watch.

98% of union members working at Seven Oaks voted in favour of this because they felt unsafe and overworked.

The other hospitals include Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface, and Thompson — the most number of grey listings ever to happen all at once in Manitoba.

Manitobans deserve to feel safe at work. Patients deserve to feel safe accessing care.

Kinew promised to "fix" healthcare. Can he first stop making it WORSE?

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Did Wab Kinew just try to bribe his way out of this issue?

For weeks, PCs have been calling on the Kinew government to uphold the rule of law, remove the illegal blockade, and restore public access to the Rice River Road.

Instead of taking action, the Kinew NDP allegedly tried to bribe Bloodvein First Nation to remove its checkpoint.

The chief claims Minister Ian Bushie offered her $250,000 of taxpayer money.

He even told her “this isn’t a bribe!”

But a minister can’t just show up with a quarter million dollars. That kind of money needs to be signed off on.

Manitobans have a right to know if their tax dollars are being used as leverage to buy access to a public highway because their government refuses to uphold the law. @konrad_narth

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

When a child with autism lacks access to supports, they are denied the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Progressive Conservatives introduced a simple motion yesterday to ensure families have equitable access to services for autism no matter where they live.

The NDP government voted it down.

Here’s the entire motion:

THAT the Legislative Assembly call on the Provincial Government to immediately provide supports and equitable access to programing for all Manitoba children who live with autism and to immediately develop a funded plan with clear timelines to bring autism services to all Manitobans in both rural and urban settings.

Wab Kinew’s NDP said no.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

One of the first things Manitoba’s new Accessibility Minister does in her role:

Vote against a motion to equitably support all Manitoba children living with autism.

Today, Morden-Winkler MLA Carrie Hiebert introduced a motion calling on the Manitoba government to immediately provide supports and equitable access to programming for all Manitoba children living with autism.

The motion also called on the Province to immediately develop a funded plan with clear timelines to deliver autism services to Manitobans in both rural and urban communities.

“Every family deserves the opportunity for their child’s full potential to be realized,” said Hiebert. “But right now, many Manitoba children with autism are being denied that opportunity due to lack of local access to services.”

The Progressive Conservative motion complements legislation introduced by Liberal MLA Cindy Lamoureux, for which Hiebert started a petition to support.

The Kinew government voted against that bill in March — because then-Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine claimed that “we don’t need legislation for what we’re already doing.”

After major public backlash, and after PCs called for all MLAs’ votes to be put on the record, the NDP flipped their position the following day.

Lamoureux voted in favour of the PC motion on Wednesday, and her bill will be going to committee this Friday.

Wab Kinew’s entire NDP, including new Accessibility Minister Carla Compton and failed Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine, voted down the Wednesday motion.

“Our PC motion and MLA Lamoureux’s bill go hand in hand to ensure neurodivergent children are meaningfully supported in reaching their full potential during their formative years,” said Hiebert. “The NDP’s vote against our simple, bipartisan motion signals to rural and Northern families that they don’t matter to this government.”

“They do matter and I will continue standing up to make sure these families do not get left behind.”

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

One of the first things Manitoba’s new Accessibility Minister does in her role:

Vote against a motion to equitably support all Manitoba children living with autism.

Today, Morden-Winkler MLA Carrie Hiebert introduced a motion calling on the Manitoba government to immediately provide supports and equitable access to programming for all Manitoba children living with autism.

The motion also called on the Province to immediately develop a funded plan with clear timelines to deliver autism services to Manitobans in both rural and urban communities.

“Every family deserves the opportunity for their child’s full potential to be realized,” said Hiebert. “But right now, many Manitoba children with autism are being denied that opportunity due to lack of local access to services.”

The Progressive Conservative motion complements legislation introduced by Liberal MLA Cindy Lamoureux, for which Hiebert started a petition to support.

The Kinew government voted against that bill in March — because then-Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine claimed that “we don’t need legislation for what we’re already doing.”

After major public backlash, and after PCs called for all MLAs’ votes to be put on the record, the NDP flipped their position the following day.

Lamoureux voted in favour of the PC motion on Wednesday, and her bill will be going to committee this Friday.

Wab Kinew’s entire NDP, including new Accessibility Minister Carla Compton and failed Accessibility Minister Nahanni Fontaine, voted down the Wednesday motion.

“Our PC motion and MLA Lamoureux’s bill go hand in hand to ensure neurodivergent children are meaningfully supported in reaching their full potential during their formative years,” said Hiebert. “The NDP’s vote against our simple, bipartisan motion signals to rural and Northern families that they don’t matter to this government.”

“They do matter and I will continue standing up to make sure these families do not get left behind.”

[Konrad Narth @konrad_narth]

Manitobans deserve to feel safe in their communities.

That’s what Progressive Conservatives worked to deliver last week in the Manitoba Legislature.

Here’s a recap:
- Proposed new Crown prosecutor unit
- Introduced bill against domestic violence
- Called for inquiry into CFS

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

Thirty one.

Thirty one NDP MLAs stood up to vote against getting answers for children who were harmed or killed in Manitoba CFS.

Zero shame from Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine. Zero accountability.

Every child matters. Every child deserves to be safe.

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

BREAKING ‼️ Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine and Wab Kinew’s NDP voted against a motion for the Province to inquire into Manitoba’s CFS system following several recent critical incidents.

The motion was introduced by PC Families Critic Jodie Byram, calling on the Manitoba government to immediately appoint a commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the systemic failures of the CFS system under The Manitoba Evidence Act.

"I am saddened but not surprised that Minister Nahanni Fontaine and her NDP caucus voted against a public, independent, and transparent inquiry into the systemic gaps facing the CFS system," said Byram. “Today was an opportunity to work together towards solutions and show families that their voices are being heard.”

The motion came after a week of unsuccessful attempts by Opposition MLAs to get answers from the government during Question Period regarding the CFS system.

There have recently been several concerning incidents and violent deaths of youth in care, particularly young Indigenous girls.

In February 2024, 17-year-old Myah-Lee Gratton was tragically killed in Carman, allegedly by her cousin’s boyfriend. It was later revealed that CFS neglected Myah-Lee’s calls two months earlier in which she begged to be removed from her unsafe foster home. At the time, the premier stated that an inquiry would take place if questions remained.

Two years later, on Valentine’s Day, Avontei Hartleib was murdered in Winnipeg while in the care of CFS. A group home worker who helped care for her alleged that Avontei’s life was endangered by the conditions at the group home where she lived and by a lack of CFS support.

This summer, 4-year-old Allora Bone-Shingoose died in CFS care, while her younger sisters were hospitalized in critical condition. The girls’ mother has since alleged that the concerns she raised about possible abuse of Allora went unanswered. She also claims that she completed requirements in order to have her children returned to her, yet reunification did not happen.

Following Myah-Lee’s 2024 death, Midland MLA Lauren Stone (@Stone_Midland) put forward a motion to allow independent experts to review the laws protecting Manitoba children. Fontaine blocked that motion.

Stone likewise called for an urgent public debate on foster care. Fontaine dismissed the motion, indicating that she was too busy.

Other concerns in the system have also arisen under Fontaine’s watch.

Last year, the number of Manitoba children in care increased for the first time in a DECADE — since the last time the NDP were in government.

It was also discovered that the Kinew government had begun placing kids in hotels, a practice that ran rampant under the Doer/Selinger government and halted by Progressive Conservatives.

Nahanni Fontaine was an advisor to the former NDP government at the time.

“We are seeing the same patterns emerge under the Kinew NDP that led to similar crises under their predecessors,” said Byram. “Manitobans will not stand by and accept the status quo any longer. Vulnerable children are at risk due to the lack of oversight and poor standards set by the Minister of Families.”

"Every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected to family, culture, and community. I will not stop standing up for those who need their voices heard and for children who are falling through the cracks in the child welfare system.”

[Manitoba PC Caucus @MBPCcaucus]

BREAKING ‼️ Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine and Wab Kinew’s NDP voted against a motion for the Province to inquire into Manitoba’s CFS system following several recent critical incidents.

The motion was introduced by PC Families Critic Jodie Byram, calling on the Manitoba government to immediately appoint a commissioner to conduct a public inquiry into the systemic failures of the CFS system under The Manitoba Evidence Act.

"I am saddened but not surprised that Minister Nahanni Fontaine and her NDP caucus voted against a public, independent, and transparent inquiry into the systemic gaps facing the CFS system," said Byram. “Today was an opportunity to work together towards solutions and show families that their voices are being heard.”

The motion came after a week of unsuccessful attempts by Opposition MLAs to get answers from the government during Question Period regarding the CFS system.

There have recently been several concerning incidents and violent deaths of youth in care, particularly young Indigenous girls.

In February 2024, 17-year-old Myah-Lee Gratton was tragically killed in Carman, allegedly by her cousin’s boyfriend. It was later revealed that CFS neglected Myah-Lee’s calls two months earlier in which she begged to be removed from her unsafe foster home. At the time, the premier stated that an inquiry would take place if questions remained.

Two years later, on Valentine’s Day, Avontei Hartleib was murdered in Winnipeg while in the care of CFS. A group home worker who helped care for her alleged that Avontei’s life was endangered by the conditions at the group home where she lived and by a lack of CFS support.

This summer, 4-year-old Allora Bone-Shingoose died in CFS care, while her younger sisters were hospitalized in critical condition. The girls’ mother has since alleged that the concerns she raised about possible abuse of Allora went unanswered. She also claims that she completed requirements in order to have her children returned to her, yet reunification did not happen.

Following Myah-Lee’s 2024 death, Midland MLA Lauren Stone (@Stone_Midland) put forward a motion to allow independent experts to review the laws protecting Manitoba children. Fontaine blocked that motion.

Stone likewise called for an urgent public debate on foster care. Fontaine dismissed the motion, indicating that she was too busy.

Other concerns in the system have also arisen under Fontaine’s watch.

Last year, the number of Manitoba children in care increased for the first time in a DECADE — since the last time the NDP were in government.

It was also discovered that the Kinew government had begun placing kids in hotels, a practice that ran rampant under the Doer/Selinger government and halted by Progressive Conservatives.

Nahanni Fontaine was an advisor to the former NDP government at the time.

“We are seeing the same patterns emerge under the Kinew NDP that led to similar crises under their predecessors,” said Byram. “Manitobans will not stand by and accept the status quo any longer. Vulnerable children are at risk due to the lack of oversight and poor standards set by the Minister of Families.”

"Every child deserves to be safe, loved, and connected to family, culture, and community. I will not stop standing up for those who need their voices heard and for children who are falling through the cracks in the child welfare system.”

[Konrad Narth @konrad_narth]

Serving as Interim of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Party and Official Opposition is a responsibility I never went looking for, but one I am honoured to take on.

My focus: Creating the conditions for a more prosperous, affordable, healthier, and safer Manitoba.

[Gustavo Zentner @GustavoZentner]

Manitobans have the right to live free from intimidation, and to proudly and loudly celebrate their identity, faith and way of life.
Three years after Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel, the Organized Jewish Community welcomes Opposition Leader Konrad Narth’s, and @MBPCcaucus’s statement calling out antisemitism, hate, and harassment.

Manitoba is not a home for hate.

Every Manitoban has a role to play in keeping our province safe, welcoming and united.