Community Correspondents
Family isn’t just important – it’s everything
3 minute read Yesterday at 2:02 AM CDTI have recently discovered that I am a sexagenarian. Settle down now – we’re not talking about my religious beliefs or my home life - that simply means I am aged 60-69.
As I begin to navigate my silver years, my appreciation for family near and far has amplified.
I recently paid a visit to my family in New Jersey. This was my first time visiting there, and first time meeting my cousins. The last time I saw my uncle was here in Winnipeg in 2007 when my mother, his sister, passed away.
Despite his health issues, my uncle is a wealth of knowledge. He shared the family history of growing up in Nova Scotia and Ontario, and his life in New York and New Jersey. I learned more during my week-long visit than over a lifetime.
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Make your yard a pit stop for birds
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:02 AM CDTWorking hard to serve Transcona
3 minute read Yesterday at 2:02 AM CDTIt has been a busy fall working to serve the people of Transcona.
I’m proud to share some exciting updates which reflect our government’s continued commitment to strengthening health care and community in Transcona and across Manitoba.
Earlier this year, we announced a $72-million investment to build a 90-bed expansion at Park Manor Personal Care Home in Transcona. Many of the residents at Park Manor currently live in semi-private or four-bed rooms. This expansion will add 90 private rooms, allowing more seniors to live with dignity and comfort while receiving the care they deserve.
This project will mark an important milestone in our government’s work to build long-term care across Manitoba. Adding 90 new beds in Transcona increases access to care for local families and strengthens capacity across the province. I want to extend a huge thank you to the partners, families, and community members who helped make this vision possible.
Investing in our neighbourhoods
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:02 AM CDTWant not, waste not
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDTStop attacks on the right to strike
3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDTIt hasn’t been hard explaining to folks why I tabled my Bill C-247 to repeal Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code, ending government violations of the right to strike and collective bargaining.
It’s simple – countless people across Canada already know we need a reset on the treatment of workers in this country. For many workers, every shift, every trip to grocery store and every rent or mortgage bill is a reminder of that fact.
For working folks, every day can be a struggle, whether that’s being forced to work overtime or being offered too few hours in precarious work roles; whether facing discrimination and harassment or violations of health and safety rights in the workplace. All this, just to take home a paycheque that all too often fails to keep pace with rising costs.
That’s why I’ve found it deeply offensive that whenever workers have joined together in solidarity against unfair conditions, the Liberal government has repeatedly trampled on their rights by abusing Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, siding with their bosses and ending strikes.
Musing on art, nature and community
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDTConnecting with constituents
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDTHonouring our communities
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