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From TikTok Politics to Economic Trouble: Is Canada LOSING CONTROL?
You could be forgiven for not even knowing it was happening. As the federal NDP gathered in Winnipeg for a leadership convention that could define its future—or confirm its decline—the city felt… quiet. No buzz. No urgency. No sense that a national political moment was unfolding. That silence set the tone for a fiery episode of Inside Politics , where host Kevin Klein and panelists Royce Koop, Lawrence Pinsky, and Robert-Falcon Ouellette pulled no punches in dissecting what t
Mar 29
"House on Fire!” Panel BLASTS Canada’s Priorities
A heated debate over language, identity, and political priorities took centre stage on the latest episode of Inside Politics , as Kevin Klein and his panel tackled a controversy that has gripped national headlines—while asking whether Canadians are missing the bigger picture. Joined by Winnipeg Sun columnists Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Lawrence Pinsky, and political science professor Royce Koop, Klein opened with a blunt question: why did outrage over Air Canada’s CEO not speak
Mar 28
Wab Kinew spends half a million dollars on Washington optics
Manitobans are paying more than half a million dollars for a trade envoy in Washington while the premier responsible for the hire publicly mocks the administration that the envoy is supposed to work with. That contradiction alone should raise serious questions about whether this expensive arrangement has any chance of delivering real results. Documents obtained through freedom of information legislation show Manitoba’s trade envoy to the United States, former CBC and CTV repo
Mar 28
When equality is replaced by ideology, Canadians pay the price
Equality built this country. Not slogans or government programs, but a shared understanding that everyone would be treated the same and judged on what they contribute. For generations, that principle made Canada a destination for people around the world who wanted a fair shot at building a better life. That understanding is now being tested. Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were introduced with the stated goal of fairness, and on the surface, few would disagree with
Mar 22
Winnipeg mayor must stop spinning the crime numbers
Winnipeg’s mayor needs to stop telling people how much safer the city is becoming. That message may work in a press conference. It may look good in a report highlighting selective statistics. But people living and working in this city know something is wrong. They see it every day on the streets, in their workplaces, and in their neighbourhoods. The public deserves honesty about crime in Winnipeg. Not spin. The city often points to recent police reports that show small declin
Mar 21
Permits Don’t Build Homes and Winnipeg Is Running Out of Time
There is a growing disconnect between what Winnipeg City Hall says about housing and what is actually happening in the market, and it is no longer something that can be brushed aside with another report or announcement. The federal Housing Accelerator Fund committed $122.4 million to Winnipeg with a clear expectation. The city agreed to support the creation of 14,101 new housing units by December 2026. That was not a suggestion. It was a requirement tied directly to funding.
Mar 20
Winnipeg City hall hypocrisy on full display over school taxes
Winnipeg councillors Jeff Browaty and Evan Duncan are now taking aim at rising school board taxes, but the criticism rings hollow. After consistently voting for higher taxes at City Hall, their sudden outrage is not leadership. It is hypocrisy, plain and simple. Their argument is straightforward. School divisions, they say, have increased property taxes by more than 40 percent over four years. That is more than double the City of Winnipeg’s increase of 17.5 percent over the s
Mar 19
Winnipeg mayor must stop spinning the crime numbers
Winnipeg’s mayor needs to stop telling people how much safer the city is becoming. That message may work in a press conference. It may look good in a report highlighting selective statistics. But people living and working in this city know something is wrong. They see it every day on the streets, in their workplaces, and in their neighbourhoods. The public deserves honesty about crime in Winnipeg. Not spin. The city often points to recent police reports that show small declin
Mar 17
Winnipeg doctor’s letter exposes the truth
A letter arrived in my inbox recently from a Winnipeg physician. Dr. Lynn Stevens has practiced medicine in our city for 33 years. Her message was not political. It was personal. And it should concern every Manitoban. Dr. Stevens wrote to the provincial government about what happened when she needed medical care herself. Years ago, she developed pain in both hips during an exercise program. She needed an MRI. The wait time in Manitoba was two years. Instead, she flew to Calga
Mar 14
Winnipeg residents deserve better treatment at City Hall
Winnipeg residents who take the time to stand before city council deserve one thing above all else: respect. They are not lobbyists. They are not paid consultants. They are citizens who care enough about their city to show up at City Hall, often during work hours, to speak about decisions that affect their neighbourhoods, their taxes, and their future. Yet more and more, those residents are being treated as an inconvenience. Last week’s Executive Policy Committee meeting prov
Mar 12
Winnipeg residents deserve better treatment at City Hall
Winnipeg residents who take the time to stand before city council deserve one thing above all else: respect. They are not lobbyists. They are not paid consultants. They are citizens who care enough about their city to show up at City Hall, often during work hours, to speak about decisions that affect their neighbourhoods, their taxes, and their future. Yet more and more, those residents are being treated as an inconvenience. Last week’s Executive Policy Committee meeting prov
Mar 9
A country that regulates speech is a country in trouble
What kind of country fines its citizens for expressing an opinion about biology? What kind of government inserts itself into everyday language and declares certain words mandatory? Canada is moving closer to that line. This month alone, two human rights tribunal decisions made national news. In Quebec, a Montreal salon was ordered to pay damages after its online booking system offered “men’s” and “women’s” haircut categories. In British Columbia, a former school trustee was o
Mar 9
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