PC Party of Manitoba

09/18/2026

Thanks to the work of outgoing MLA Ron Schuler, the time has come to end to seasonal time changes in Manitoba for good! ⏰👏

SUCCESS! ⏰ After a years-long push by Progressive Conservatives, Manitoba is finally moving forward on making Daylight Saving Time permanent — months after the premier dismissed the idea entirely.

In 2023, the PC government passed legislation to end the outdated and disruptive practice of seasonal time changes. The law was supposed to come into force by way of proclamation.

After the NDP government failed to proclaim the PC legislation, Springfield-Ritchot MLA Ron Schuler introduced a bill last year to keep Manitoba on daylight time after March 2026.

When the NDP stopped that bill, Schuler reintroduced it this spring to end time changes after March 14, 2027.

When asked this March if he would support the bill, Premier Wab Kinew told media that he had more important things to do.

“We only have so many hours in a day, and we're going to spend those hours on health care and lowering your cost of living,” Kinew said.

A week later, after seeing major public support behind PCs’ bill, Kinew suddenly found time and government resources to consider the idea. 🧐

Whether it be by proclaiming our legislation or by passing our Bill 214, we’re glad that seasonal time changes will finally come to an end thanks to the actions taken by PCs.

Bill 214, the Official Time Amendment Act, must pass by the end of the current session in November.

With the change, Manitoba will follow the rest of Western Canada.
🕑 British Columbia “sprang forward” for the last time this year (UTC-7:00).

🕑 Saskatchewan already observes a year-round daylight time (-6:00).

🕑 Alberta recently adopted a permanent daylight time (-6:00).

🕑 The Northwest Territories followed Alberta (-6:00).

🕑 The Yukon adopted a year-round standard (-7:00) six years ago.

“Manitoba could have already been a leader in Western Canada for ending seasonal time changes had the NDP put their politics aside,” said Schuler.

“Now that we’re lagging behind every other western province and territory, I hope that the government will finally decide to work together.”

09/17/2026

Kayla Gillis is your PC candidate for Dauphin! 🦬🇨🇦

Kayla is recognized across the Parkland and beyond for her lifelong contributions to local economic development and community building efforts.

Serving as the chairperson of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival for the last 11 years (total 15 years on the board), Kayla has helped lead some of Canada’s most notable cultural events, playing an instrumental role in spurring tourism in the region — including her work with Dauphin’s Countryfest, Dauphin Tourism, and numerous other organizations.

Kayla also takes keen interest in the needs of Manitoba’s ag producers and the multitude of challenges faced by the sector today.

Starting with her upbringing on a farm, she went on to graduate from Assiniboine College’s agribusiness program, served as vice-chair of the Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference, and spent over a decade in Manitoba’s agribusiness sector.

She continues to support families, farmers, and businesses today as a leading financial service provider in the community.

An enthusiastic community builder since her early years volunteering for the local 4-H Club, Kayla’s efforts have earned her the One to Watch Alumni Award from Assiniboine College’s Parkland Campus, both a Global Citizen Award and a Community Leadership Award from the Royal Bank of Canada, and most recently the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

She was also a 2024 nominee for the Community Leadership & Social Action Award as part of YWCA Westman’s Women of Distinction Awards.

“My parents taught me at a very early age that we should always strive to help others and make our community the best it can be,” she said. “That value has empowered me throughout my life to seek out any opportunity to give back to my community. Being able to advocate for the needs and concerns of our constituency at the provincial level is just that kind of opportunity.”

“From the recent flooding and hospital closure, to the economic fallout of tariffs, to everyday cost-of-living pressures, Dauphin families have gone through a lot in a very short amount of time. Now more than ever, they need an optimistic path forward with real, practical solutions. I’m ready to deliver that leadership as part of a Progressive Conservative team.”

‼️ Support Kayla Gillis and join our New Progressive Conservative Era by visiting our website today!

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

PC Leader Obby Khan and your PC Caucus are in Dauphin this week to hear directly from you!

Manitoba's Progressive Conservative Caucus is in the Dauphin constituency this week to engage local residents, community leaders, and businesses from across the Parkland region on the issues that matter most to them.

We're hosting a public reception on Thursday for local residents and families to discuss the challenges that they are facing and identify opportunities!

🗓️ Thursday, September 10
🕠 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (drop-ins welcome)
📍 Credit Union Place

Set a reminder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14XMTiUbH3H/
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PC MLAs will also be meeting with a slate of regional stakeholders, including local businesses, municipal officials, agricultural producers, and community advocates.

Khan will be joined by a majority of PC Caucus members, including Parkland-region MLAs Jodie Byram (Agassiz), Greg Nesbitt (Riding Mountain), and Rick Wowchuk (Swan River).

“The constituencies of Dauphin and Swan River have always been interconnected,” said Wowchuk. “When one prospers, we both prosper. And if recent events have shown us anything, it’s that we are there for each other in our times of need.”

“Families and farmers on both sides have been dealing with the financial, structural, and emotional toll of flooding this summer. Our caucus will be there to support their needs and help build the road ahead.”

“I’m looking forward to having our Progressive Conservative colleagues over to our beautiful region,” said Nesbitt. “We have strong industries like agriculture and manufacturing, as well as one-of-a-kind tourist and recreational experiences.

"With the right investments and strategic infrastructure, Manitoba can unlock a new era of opportunities here and across Westman. PCs are taking that step today by engaging residents, municipalities, and small businesses on the ground.”

“All Manitobans want to live and raise their families in an affordable, safe, healthy, and prosperous community—but each corner of the province has its own unique needs and challenges to overcome,” said Byram, who is the PC Critic for Families and Accessibility.

“I’ve heard from municipalities and First Nations who want to see stronger community-level funding. I’ve heard from several locals in the disability community about the hardships they’ve faced due to the Dauphin hospital closure.”

“Our goal for this trip is to find practical solutions to these kinds of challenges together with the community.”

09/04/2026

Rick Fickes is your PC candidate for Assiniboia! 🦬🇨🇦

A proud father of a young college student, Rick is a long-time resident of west Winnipeg and has placed his roots in the community.

He has spent the majority of his career in the technical arts, specializing in broadcast, live events, and multimedia conferencing.

Currently a logistics coordinator for a Manitoba-made company, Rick is also a two-subject distance-education instructor with RRC Polytechnic.

His writings and experiences have been featured in both local and national media, on topics ranging from local politics to the trucking industry and highway safety.

Rick holds strongly to his Progressive Conservative roots, believing in championing small business, free enterprise, and removing any barriers in the way of Manitobans being able to live freely, grow, and prosper.

“Assiniboia families can trust that I will always speak up for our community’s needs without hesitation,” he said.

“I’ve always been eager to lend a helping hand and be there for my community whenever they need me, no matter what I have going on. Constituents should expect no less from their MLA.”

‼️ Support Rick Fickes and join our New Progressive Conservative Era by visiting our website today!

08/30/2026

Robert Blake is your PC candidate for Brandon East! 🦬🇨🇦

Robert is a skilled tradesman, husband, father, and proud grandfather who has called the City of Brandon home for over 40 years, having grown up on a farm outside of Rapid City.

An interprovincial mechanic by trade, he has worked as a licensed mechanic, shop foreman, and service manager, later using his expertise to teach mechanics at Assiniboine College.

He has also operated both a local automotive repair business and home renovation business for decades.

In his more recent experience in property management, Robert has helped transition several vulnerable Manitobans from homelessness into housing.

“I’m doing this because I care about my community, my neighbours, and creating a better future in Westman for my grandkids’ generation,” he said. “Right now, working families and small businesses in Brandon East are shouldering the weight of rising unaffordability, higher health-care wait times, and a worsening drug crisis.”

“As a long-time mechanic and working Manitoban, I know all too well how just one unexpected car or home repair can strain a family’s budget. That is why I care so deeply about making life more affordable.”

Robert Blake joins incumbents Wayne Balcaen (Brandon West) and Colleen Robbins (Spruce Woods) as your 2027 PC candidates in the Wheat City!

‼️ Support Robert Blake and join our New Progressive Conservative Era by visiting our website today!

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Anna Mondor is your PC candidate for Selkirk! 🦬🇨🇦

Anna is an award-winning leader in business and economic development of more than 20 years who has dedicated her career to attracting rural investments, building up businesses, advancing sustainable growth, and shaping the next generation of community leaders.

Holding an MSc in Industrial Management & Economics, as well as an MBA, she has served as second vice-chair of the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM), has advanced public and non-profit governance initiatives, and has led regional economic development strategies.

As a lifelong community builder, Anna's work has earned Community Futures Winnipeg River's Community Initiative Award (2017), a formal recognition by the late International Trade & Diversification Minister Jim Carr (2019), and EDAM’s Award of Distinction in Economic Development (2024).

A proud Polish Canadian, she has served on the provincial Minister of Labour and Immigration’s Advisory Council on Economic Immigration and Settlement in Manitoba.

In the months following the 2022 Russian invasion, Anna initiated and obtained approval to relocate hundreds of Ukrainian newcomers from Winnipeg to Steinbach as the city’s Director of Economic Development, coinciding with broader humanitarian efforts by Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government at the time.

With support from local businesses, she also volunteered her time to assist families in finding permanent housing and employment opportunities so that they could successfully settle and integrate into the community.

“Helping people and fostering strong community is what I was raised to do,” she said. “I will take my passion to the Legislature to advocate for what families across Selkirk and St. Andrews want most: for the province to look beyond the Perimeter Highway once in a while and invest in our rural communities.”

“That includes practical solutions for healthcare, better support for our industries and culture, and a stronger focus on local economic growth. St. Andrews Airport, for example, has the potential to fuel long-term economic growth for the constituency—but it cannot get there without leadership and political will to unlock that potential.”

If elected, Anna will succeed outgoing MLA Richard Perchotte, who has served the Selkirk constituency for three years.

‼️ Support Anna Mondor and join our New Progressive Conservative Era by visiting our website today!