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Winnipeg City Hall snubs the province in risky power play
There is a moment, every so often, when a government makes a choice that tells you exactly how it sees itself. Winnipeg just had one of those moments. The city’s leadership is signalling that it believes it can effectively overrule the provincial government, ignore the authority of a provincial board, and do so on the advice of its own public service rather than independent legal counsel. That raises a question residents and businesses deserve to ask out loud. Who does the ci
11 hours ago
Budget Crisis: Canada Nears the Point of No Return on Its Economic Future
Canada is nearing the point of no return on Its economic future. We cannot blame this on Donald Trump or tariffs; this is all on the Mark Carney Liberals. The newest episode of Inside Politics delivered a blunt critique of the federal budget, with host Kevin Klein and panellists Royce Koop and Lawrence Pinsky, K.C., arguing that the document fails to provide any serious roadmap for Canada’s economic future. Rather than focusing on political theatre or close vote counts, the p
Nov 22
Gillingham’s budget: The facts behind the Spin Part-1: Data shows Winnipeg water rates near the top in Canada
When the Winnipeg mayor, Scott Gillingham, talks about modest increases, he rarely mentions that Winnipeg’s water and sewer division has become a piggy bank for general spending and is among the highest in Canada. Mayor Scott Gillingham has decided that word games are his preferred tool for shaping public opinion. He speaks as if affordability is something achieved through slogans rather than decisions. He repeats the same lines about keeping costs down while residents watch
Nov 21
Political optics won’t fix Winnipeg’s broken transit system
Every week, Winnipeggers share their frustration with our city’s transit system. The stories are detailed, emotional, and sadly familiar....
Oct 9
Wab Kinew must remove Nahanni Fontaine from office immediately
There comes a point when enough is enough. Manitoba has reached that point. The people of this province deserve better than a government...
Sep 12
Winnipeg housing starts collapse 46%, multi-unit starts down 67%
Mayor Scott Gillingham and his council recently took a victory lap, touting a “record number” of housing approvals in Winnipeg. But what...
Jul 19
Is This The Canada You Want? $40 Billion Gone. No Vote. No Debate
Stop what you’re doing. You need to know what just happened—because it affects every taxpayer, every small business, every Canadian...
Apr 20
The Manitoba NDP Now Believes it Can Take Your Property.
Kinew Targets Private Property to Appease Protestors, Not Solve Problems The Manitoba government is preparing to expropriate privately...
Apr 16
Gillingham’s Contradiction: Spend Big, Blame Suburbs, Push Densification
Near the end of a 14-hour council meeting in March, Winnipeg City Council approved a plan to spend roughly $900 million (we all know it...
Apr 5
Dear President Trump
You don’t know me, but I know your type. I’ve worked with leaders like you throughout my career—people who are sharp, competitive, and...
Mar 17
Winnipeg City Hall’s Priorities Are Off Track — We Need a Smarter Approach
As Winnipeg faces another year of relentless tax hikes, it’s clear that City Hall has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. The...
Mar 14
Is Canada’s Newfound Patriotism an Election Platform in Disguise?
Patriotism is a powerful thing. It’s supposed to bring people together, give us a sense of pride, and remind us of what makes Canada...
Mar 12
Canada Remains a Leaderless Country Despite Carney Coronation
Mark Carney is now the Prime Minister of Canada designate. Not because you voted for him, not because there was a general election, but...
Mar 10
The Manitoba PC Party leaders debate illustrated they have lost their way
The PC Party is at a crossroads. It can continue down the path of internal power struggles and media-friendly theatrics, or it can...
Feb 20
Inside Winnipeg Politics: Time for a New Manitoba Conservative Party?
Today on Inside Winnipeg Politics, Currier, Koop, and Klein ask, “Is it time for a new conservative party?” A real conservative party to...
Jan 7
What Does It Mean to Be Canadian? A Nation Divided by Politics and Identity
On the latest episode of Inside Winnipeg Politics, columnists Currier, Koop, and Klein weighed in on a recent statement by Conservative...
Jan 5
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