Addressing threats to politicians, Indigenous business leadership and Winnipeg awards on campaign trail
Plenty of news coming from the mayoral campaign Thursday will multiple candidates sharing their latest plans.
Kevin Klein is wanting to create a new role in the city to help Indigenous business leaders and entrepreneurs.
He announced on Thursday that if he is elected mayor, he will create the role of Indigenous Economic Development Officer for the city.
He said this new role would work with Indigenous people in the business community to help create more economic opportunities and prosperity in Winnipeg.
“As Mayor, I will work to build pathways to success with tangible actions such as Indigenous Economic Zones,” Klein said in a release.
Klein also plans on creating a new Indigenous Council Committee that would have leaders from several Indigenous communities.
“I have been listening to resident and Indigenous leaders throughout our city and have heard that we must have a place in City Hall for Indigenous voices working side by side to rebuild our shared future together.”
Shaun Loney is also committing to address reconciliation if elected mayor.
He has presented a reconciliation action plan that includes developing a violence prevention plan for Indigenous woman and girls, creating 1,000 jobs in the social enterprise sector, and helping Indigenous non-profits provide more housing.
He’s also pledging more training, diversity in hiring and enhanced accountability for the Winnipeg Police Service.
Loney also says he will establish an Indigenous art hotel downtown and increase Indigenous naming initiatives.
Don Woodstock is looking to implement jail time and fines for those who threaten political candidates after he said he has been threatened while running for mayor.
“Threats of violence and physical harm cannot be accepted as genuine political discourse. If elected as Winnipeg’s next mayor, I will work with all law enforcement and the province’s Attorney General to implement changes to the Manitoba Criminal Code to implement a mandatory minimum jail term of one year and impose a fine of $25,000 for anyone convicted of making threats to candidates seeking public office,” Woodstock said in a news release.
He said there should be a zero-tolerance approach, even if someone is a first-time offender.
“Candidates will always have different opinions and ideologies, which is the beauty of democracy. But we can all agree on one thing; every candidate has a right to be safe and make it back home to their loved ones after a day of campaigning.”
He said it is time to make Winnipeg safe again and he will work with the proper stakeholders to make that happen.
Jenny Motkaluk is wanting to celebrate the people of Winnipeg that make the city great.
She said she wants to create an annual “Winnipeg’s Own” awards, which will promote and celebrate Winnipeggers.
“From all walks of life and from all backgrounds, Winnipeggers achieve amazing heights in their pursuits,” she said in a release. “Whether it’s in sciences, athletics, academics or music, the talented people our city nurtures and produces do amazing things every day and every year, that make us happy, make us proud and that makes life worth living.”
She said the awards would be a party, not a formal gala.
“The Winnipeg’s Own awards are going to be an annual party where all Winnipeggers will be welcome to celebrate our City and our success stories.”
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Spectacular aurora light show to be seen across Canada Friday night
A rare and severe solar storm is expected to bring spectacular displays of the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, across much of Canada and parts of the United States on Friday night.
Town of Fort Nelson, B.C., ordered to evacuate due to wildfire
The entire town of Fort Nelson, B.C., as well as the nearby Fort Nelson First Nation, has been ordered to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire.
Snowbirds in Vancouver for puck-drop flyby as Canucks face Oilers
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing a flyover across downtown Vancouver at the start of tonight's Stanley Cup playoff game between the Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers.
McGill University seeks emergency injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment
McGill University has filed a request for an injunction to have the pro-Palestinian encampment removed from its campus.
Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices?
Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.
Swarm of 20,000 bees gather around woman’s car west of Toronto
A swarm of roughly 20,000 bees gathered around a woman’s car in the parking lot of Burlington Centre.
Video shows naked raccoon catching B.C. family by surprise
When Marvin Henschel spotted a strange and hairless creature wandering through a front lawn in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, he could barely believe his eyes.
Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump's office.
Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation alert for Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek Estates Friday night
An evacuation alert was issued for two Wood Buffalo communities Friday night, as crews battled an out-of-control wildfire near Fort McMurray.