PC Party of Manitoba

06/09/2026

“One Manitoba” apparently means only emergencies in NDP ridings get Kinew’s attention.

Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk wrote to the premier today calling for swift action to help residents of the flood-ravaged Swan Valley and Minitonas–Bowsman areas.

After up to 150 mm of rain Sunday night, the region has seen widespread damage to highways, bridges, farmland, homes, and businesses.

”My constituents are looking for reassurances from their provincial government,” said Wowchuk. “We have communities that are entirely cut off from the outside world. We have heavily damaged roads and bridges that urgently need re-building. What is the province doing to expedite the repairs that are so desperately needed?”

Since the widespread flash flooding struck Sunday night, residents have not been able to access their homes, businesses, and schools because of road washouts and high water.

Communications have been hampered by the loss of cellphone service in the area, and gas and electricity has been cut off to some communities.

“I’ve sent a letter to Premier Wab Kinew asking for direct intervention from him and his Transportation and Infrastructure Minister,” said Wowchuk. “Both have been missing in action since this emergency began.”

“The premier was eager to promise funding and pose for photo ops of him tossing sandbags earlier this spring for a potential flood. Where is he when roads and bridges are washed out? Swan Valley is in trouble.”

Meteorologists have called the storm that struck the Swan Valley a once-in-200-year event.

Over 3,000 Manitoba Hydro customers are without power. The Municipalities of Minitonas-Bowsman and Swan Valley, as well as the Town of Swan River, have declared a state of emergency.

A ruptured gas line in Minitonas forced the evacuation of nearby businesses and residents.

The flash flooding will devastate the local agriculture industry and force some farmers to reseed their fields. As the water moves toward Swan Lake, high water levels are also putting livestock in extreme danger.

“Residents of Swan Valley need to know the provincial government has their backs during this time of need,” said Wowchuk.

“I’m calling on the premier to take immediate action to provide the resources needed to assess the situation and immediately begin the rebuilding effort across the region.”

06/02/2026

Happy Italian Republic Day + Heritage Month! 🇮🇹

Progressive Conservatives are proud to support and celebrate la comunità italiana del Manitoba!

05/28/2026

Your PC MLAs just pulled an all-nighter at the Manitoba Legislature to demand meaningful affordability measures for you — And they’re still going.

Progressive Conservatives have been debating the NDP’s budget implementation bill (aka BITSA) through the night, since Tuesday afternoon.

“We’re urging Premier Wab Kinew and his NDP to adopt meaningful affordability measures in their budget bill,” said Opposition Leader Obby Khan.

“For months, we’ve been calling on the NDP to double Manitoba’s Basic Personal Exemption to $30,000. That increase would save families up to $3,000 every year. That’s $250 per month. We will continue calling for this increase until Kinew and his NDP finally listen.”

The NDP’s junk food PST cut would only save families less than $100 per year according to the government’s own estimates. Even so, Kinew can remove the tax as of July 1st without the budget bill if he wants to.

“Manitoba families are suffering under the highest overall inflation and food inflation in Canada,” said PC Finance Critic Lauren Stone.

“The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show that the affordability crisis is getting worse in Manitoba. Inflation keeps going up in key categories like food and transportation. These are necessities many Manitobans can no longer afford under this NDP government.”

PCs are vowing to continue to debate on behalf of Manitobans looking for affordability relief.

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