New PC Leader Obby Khan Promises New PC Era During First Day in Legislative Assembly

New Leader of the Official Opposition Obby Khan marked his first opportunity to rise in the Manitoba Legislature and address his fellow MLAs in the chamber.

Manitoba Moves Closer to Legislating Patient Transparency with Debbie’s Law

Bill 226—or Debbie’s Law—passed second reading in the Manitoba Legislature.

PCs Introduce “Debbie’s Law” as Common-Sense Step Toward Healthcare Transparency

Roblin MLA Kathleen Cook has introduced a powerful new private member’s bill (Bill 226) to close critical accountability gaps in Manitoba’s healthcare system.

NDP Block Interprovincial Free Trade Bill

Manitoba’s NDP government blocked Bill 227 from moving forward, a decision that fails workers and businesses, and is further proof that the government has no serious plan for the provincial economy.

MLA Hiebert Introduces Bill 228 to Cut Red Tape for Farmers

Morden-Winkler MLA Carrie Hiebert introduced The Retail Sales Tax Amendment Act to cut red tape and paperwork for Manitoba’s farmers and agricultural retailers.

MLA Stone Introduces Free Trade Bill 227 to Eliminate Interprovincial Barriers

PC Finance Critic Lauren Stone introduced The Free Trade and Mobility Within Canada Act to make it easier for Manitobans to do business across the country by eliminating trade barriers for any province that does the same for Manitoba.

PCs Designate Five NDP Bills for More Consultation

The PC Caucus is designating five government bills to be held over until the fall sitting of the Legislature, ensuring there is more time to consult with the public, engage with experts, and consider possible amendments before being finalized.

O Canada! PCs Pass Resolution to Sing National Anthem Daily in Legislature

A Progressive Conservative resolution to add O Canada to the daily ceremonies of the Manitoba Legislature passed unanimously, and the Official Opposition is now calling on the Rules Committee to meet without delay to ensure the anthem is implemented as soon as possible.

NDP Impose Unprecedented Tax Hike on Victoria Beach Cottagers

PCs are condemning Wab Kinew and his NDP government for imposing an unprecedented increase in school taxes on cottage owners in Victoria Beach.

PCs Congratulate Julijette on Opening ‘Hollywood of the North’ State-of-the-Art Film Studio in Niverville

PCs joined industry and local leaders to officially cut the ribbon on Julijette Inc.’s state-of-the-art, full-service film and television studio campus in Niverville.

Bill 222 Would Protect Property Owners from Trespasser Lawsuits

Interlake-Gimli MLA Derek Johnson introduced new legislation to protect property owners from unjustified lawsuits by criminals who are injured while trespassing.

Bill 221 Would Increase Penalties for Poaching Protected Species

Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk introduced new legislation to increase fines for the illegal killing of protected wildlife species in Manitoba.

PCs Congratulate Alamos Gold on Lynn Lake Gold Mine Groundbreaking

PCs congratulate Alamos Gold on breaking ground at its Lynn Lake gold mine, and highlight the important role successive PC governments played in securing this significant economic development for the province.

PCs Call on Ethics Commissioner to Investigate Kinew’s Private Air Travel

The Manitoba PC Caucus has submitted a formal request to the Ethics Commissioner calling for an investigation into Premier Wab Kinew’s private air travel.

PCs Slam NDP’s Tax-and-Spend Budget

Wab Kinew and his NDP are giving themselves raises while hitting hardworking families with hundreds of millions more in new taxes this year.

PCs Call for End to Job-Destroying Payroll Tax

PCs brought forward a resolution in the Legislature urging the NDP government to phase out and permanently eliminate the payroll tax, which is driving away businesses, discouraging investment, and making it harder for Manitobans to find good jobs.

Budget Accountability Act Would Close Loopholes, Make Public Hearings Mandatory

PC Finance Critic Lauren Stone called for support for her very first bill, Bill 224, which would require provincial budget implementation bills to go through a public hearing, and give Manitobans more say over how the province spends their tax dollars.

Kinew Uses Taxpayers as Piggy Bank for Partisan Pit Stop in BC

Official Opposition Leader Wayne Ewasko is demanding Premier Wab Kinew be honest with Manitoba taxpayers today after the NDP premier was caught spending public money on partisan political campaigning in British Columbia.

PCs Call on NDP to Remove Internal Trade Barriers

The Manitoba Progressive Conservative Caucus urged Premier Wab Kinew and his NDP government to immediately introduce legislation to eliminate internal trade barriers and support Manitoba businesses and consumers amid the ongoing economic uncertainties posed by Chinese and U.S. tariffs.

NDP Government Fails Métis Children, Families

PC Families Critic Jodie Byram is calling out the NDP government for failing to protect Métis children and families.

Verwey Family, Opposition PCs Force NDP to Adopt Tougher Bail Reform

Working with victims’ families, the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives introduced and passed a new measure to keep Manitobans safe from repeat offenders. The motion to further enhance bail enforcement within law enforcement agencies was supported by all MLAs.

It’s Time to Stop Changing the Clocks

Springfield-Ritchot MLA Ron Schuler introduced amendments to the Official Time Amendment Act this week to end the outdated and disruptive practice of seasonal time changes.

NDP Ignore Alarming 42% Vacancy Rate at Grace Hospital Amid Looming Allied Health Strike

With over 7,000 allied health professionals prepared to strike tonight, new documents reveal the full extent of the NDP’s failure to support Manitoba’s healthcare workforce.

Manitoba PCs Call on NDP to Implement Volunteer Tax Credit in Face of U.S. Tariffs

Selkirk MLA Richard Perchotte is calling on the NDP government to introduce a Volunteer Tax Credit to recognize and support the vital contributions of volunteers across the province, as part of a full suite of tax measures to help Manitobans through economic uncertainty.

NDP’s 17 Months of Failure: Higher Costs, Rising Unemployment, and No Plan for Trump’s Tariffs

As the Manitoba Legislature reconvenes, the Official Opposition continues to demand answers from an NDP government that has failed to address rising unemployment, skyrocketing costs, increasing crime, and new U.S. tariffs that threaten to devastate Manitoba’s economy.

Statement from Official Opposition Leader Wayne Ewasko on January Jobs Report

Official Opposition Leader Wayne Ewasko responds to Statistic Canada’s latest labour force survey for January 2025.

Manitoba PCs Alarmed by NDP’s Sham Consultations on Drug Injection Site

Manitoba citizens worried about a drug injection site planned for the Point Douglas neighbourhood in downtown Winnipeg now have an outlet to voice their concerns after the NDP government’s so-called community “consultation” process has been exposed as a sham.

Statement from PC Finance Critic Lauren Stone on Ballooning Bureaucracy Under NDP

Finance Critic Lauren Stone responds to a recent report showing that the Manitoba NDP hired nearly 2,000 new employees in their first year in office, at an annual cost of $113 million to taxpayers.

Statement from Official Opposition Leader  Wayne Ewasko on Election of New AMC Grand Chief

PCs congratulate Grand Chief Kyra Wilson on her election to lead the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, as well as thanking Acting Grand Chief Betsy Kennedy.

NDP Drop Manitoba to Last Place in National Business Rankings

The NDP’s reckless rollback of regulatory accountability has dropped Manitoba to the bottom of national business rankings, and made it harder to encourage the next generation to start and grow a business.

Statement from PC Education Critic Grant Jackson on School Fundraising Bans

PC Education Critic Grant Jackson addresses the Winnipeg School Division’s decision to ban parent councils from fundraising for school field trips, textbooks, and other classroom supports.

Statement from PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook on Prairie Mountain Health Agency Nurse Spending

PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook calls out the NDP government’s directive to Prairie Mountain Health to cut back spending on nurses.

Statement from Agriculture Critic Jeff Bereza on Passing of Bill Campbell

Agriculture Critic Jeff Bereza remembers the late Bill Campbell, former president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers.

Manitoba’s Economy Falling Behind

Manitoba is seeing growing economic uncertainty under Wab Kinew’s NDP government, with rising unemployment, a ballooning deficit, and a collapse in private investment putting thousands of jobs in jeopardy ahead of Trump’s Feb. 1 tariff deadline.

Borderland MLA Josh Guenter Urges NDP to Maintain Operations at Emerson Personal Care Home

Borderland MLA Josh Guenter is calling on NDP health minister Uzoma Asagwara to prioritize staffing and resources for the Emerson Health Centre and Personal Care Home amid growing concerns over vacant suites, staffing shortages, and the facility’s future.

MDC Closure Marks New Beginning for Manitobans Living with Intellectual Disabilities

PCs acknowledge the formal closure of the Manitoba Developmental Centre, a significant milestone ending institutional care and providing compassionate, community-based living across the province for people with intellectual disabilities.

PCs Denounce NDP’s Slow Response to Blizzard

PC Transportation Critic Konrad Narth expresses his disappointment and dismay at the NDP government’s slow response to the blizzard and treacherous driving conditions throughout Manitoba on Friday.

Statement from Official Opposition Leader Wayne Ewasko on Passing of Minister Nello Altomare

Leader Wayne Ewasko issues a statement on the tragic passing of Minister Nello Altomare.

PCs Demand Transparency on Healthcare Ad Campaign Spending

PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook calls out the Manitoba NDP for spending taxpayer dollars on a self-congratulatory ad campaign while Manitobans continue to suffer from a healthcare system in crisis.

Paramedic Crisis in Western Manitoba Demands Immediate Action

Progressive Conservatives are sounding the alarm over a critical paramedic staffing shortage in western Manitoba.

NDP Failing Manitobans as Job Crisis Deepens

Manitoba’s year-end job numbers reveal a staggering rise in unemployment in 2024, jumping from 4% to 6.2% and leaving thousands more Manitobans out of work and struggling to provide for their families.

MLA Jeff Bereza Joins SARL Board to Advocate for Agriculture and Rural Communities

Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza was elected to the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders (SARL) board at its agricultural summit in Des Moines, Iowa.

Manitobans Continue to Benefit from PC Initiatives: 2024 in Review

Progressive Conservatives are concluding the year by highlighting the many ways in which Manitobans have continued to benefit in 2024 from investments and initiatives launched by the previous PC government.

Border MLAs Unite to Fight Border Crossing Cuts

PC MLAs representing ridings along the Manitoba–U.S. border have sent a letter urging Premier Wab Kinew and his NDP government to take immediate action against federal cuts that will reduce operating hours at a dozen ports of entry in southern Manitoba in the new year.

Manitoba Deficit Balloons to $1.3 Billion

The NDP government’s increased deficit spending this year will drive the provincial debt to over $23,000 per Manitoban, hitting the bottom line of families already struggling to make ends meet.

NDP Property Tax Hike Means Higher Bills for Families, Small Businesses in 2025

Winnipeggers will be seeing an increase on their monthly property tax bills on January 1 as the NDP eliminate the 50% provincial school tax rebate for homeowners and small businesses in 2025.

Manitoba Unemployment Soars 23% in One Year

A dramatic spike in Manitoba’s unemployment numbers over the last year shows Wab Kinew’s NDP government has done nothing to create and protect good-paying jobs in the province.

NDP Block Bill Seeking Accountability for Specialist Wait Times in Manitoba

Roblin MLA Kathleen Cook introduced Bill 215, The Specialist Wait Time Reporting Act, which will mandate biannual public reporting on wait times for medical specialist consultations and care. The NDP chose to talk out the bill instead of moving it forward to committee stage.

PCs Push for Emergency Debate, Economic Response Plan as Trump Tariffs Loom

Progressive Conservatives are urging immediate action from Premier Wab Kinew and his NDP government to safeguard jobs and shield Manitoba’s economy from the shock of impending tariffs on trade with the United States.

NDP Continue Putting Politics Over People

With the end of the first session of the 43rd Legislature, the NDP killed legislation aimed at protecting Manitoba women, while passing a budget that hikes taxes on Manitoba families to the tune of $150 million and removes government accountability.

Educators Call on NDP to Reverse Decision to Lower Teacher Training Standards

Progressive Conservatives join with post-secondary educators who are calling on the NDP government to immediately reverse its decision to lower training standards for teachers in Manitoba.

Manitobans Pay More, Get Less with NDP’s Undemocratic, High-Cost Budget

Wab Kinew’s NDP used their majority to push through a $24-billion omnibus budget bill and block Opposition amendments aimed at protecting Manitobans from overnight tax hikes and preventing the government from making decisions without public input.

Manitoba PCs Remember Former MP Bob Sopuck

The Manitoba Progressive Conservative Caucus is deeply saddened by the passing of former Member of Parliament Robert “Bob” Sopuck, a tireless advocate for rural communities and a valued friend and mentor.

‘Let’s Make It Happen’: Community Raises Collective Voice for Portage MRI at Successful Town Hall

Over 200 Manitobans came together Tuesday evening for a successful town hall event, hosted by Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza, as part of an ongoing push to include an MRI unit in the new Portage District General Hospital.

NDP Discontinue Long-Awaited Lake St. Martin Project, Delay Urgent Flood Mitigation

Progressive Conservatives are raising the alarm on Wab Kinew’s decision to indefinitely cease the decade-long Lake St. Martin outlet channels project.

Major Win for Manitoba Women: Earlier Screening for Breast Cancer Act Passes Second Reading

Thanks to the leadership of Roblin MLA Kathleen Cook and the efforts of hundreds of survivors and advocates, Bill 221 passed its second reading in the Manitoba Legislature with unanimous support, marking a crucial victory for women’s health across the province.

Former Speaker Myrna Driedger Honoured with Legislative Portrait

Progressive Conservatives congratulate former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Myrna Driedger on the unveiling of her official Speaker’s portrait in the Manitoba Legislature.

NDP’s First Year in Office Defined by Dysfunction

As Wab Kinew’s NDP government marks its first anniversary, Manitobans are let down by diminished economic growth, escalating healthcare delays, and dysfunctional leadership.

NDP Denies Justice for Jordyn

PCs are questioning Wab Kinew and his NDP for turning their back on justice and blocking a review of the decision not to prosecute an accomplice in the tragic death of Jordyn Reimer.

Statement from Dawson Trail MLA Bob Lagassé on NDP’s Continued Snub of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week Act

MLA Bob Lagassé responds to the NDP’s continued rejection of a bill to commemorate Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

PCs Introduce Bill to Legislate Lowering of Breast Cancer Screening Age

PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook introduced a bill that aims to lower the initial eligibility age for routine breast cancer screening services from 50 to 40 years, addressing a significant gap in healthcare for Manitoba women.

NDP Blocks Ethics Probe Amid Assault Allegations

PCs condemn the Manitoba NDP for blocking an ethics investigation into allegations by Fort Garry MLA Mark Wasyliw regarding assaults on MLAs and a toxic workplace created by Premier Wab Kinew within his government.

Manitoba PCs Update Critic Responsibilities

The Leader of the Official Opposition announced changes to opposition critic roles heading into the fall sitting of the Manitoba legislature.

Statement from PC Agriculture Critic Jeff Bereza on B.C. Port Strike

PC Agriculture Critic Jeff Bereza is calling for the immediate resumption of grain handling activities at the Port of Vancouver, and for Manitoba’s NDP government to enact provincial legislation to protect Manitoba agricultural products from labour stoppages.

Build the Schools. End Hallway Education.

Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives launched a provincial petition calling on Wab Kinew and NDP education minister Nello Altomare to resume plans for nine new schools cut by their government, and to put an end to ‘hallway education’ as a result of overcrowded classrooms.

Statement from PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook on Lowering of Breast Cancer Screening Age to 45

PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook responds to the breast cancer screening age in Manitoba being lowered to 45.

Official Opposition Leader Wayne Ewasko Responds to Legislature Workplace Bullying, Harassment Allegations

Wayne Ewasko, Leader of the Official Opposition, called on House Speaker Tom Lindsey to investigate allegations of workplace bullying and harassment by the premier.

Wab Kinew Uses Health Card Designs to Distract Manitobans from NDP Healthcare Failures

Manitoba PCs are calling on Wab Kinew to drop his social media charade, get on with delivering plastic health cards to Manitobans, and start focusing on the healthcare issues that really matter to patients.

PCs Demand Clarity on NDP Asylum Seeker Plan

Wab Kinew must immediately provide details of his plan to relocate thousands of asylum seekers from Ontario and Quebec to Manitoba, and provide assurances that Manitoba taxpayers will not bear the costs.

PCs School NDP on Supports for Manitoba Post-Secondary Students

Progressive Conservative investments are supporting post-secondary students this 2024/25 school year, despite neglect from the NDP.

NDP Must Explain Financial U-Turn at MPI

PCs are calling on the NDP minister for MPI to recall a committee so that it can address sudden serious financial declines at Manitoba Public Insurance.

PCs Slam Wab Kinew’s NDP for Cutting Green Valley School Expansion Plan

As Manitoba students head back to class this week, school divisions continue to sound the alarm about the NDP’s staggering cuts to education and new schools across the province.

NDP Must Act on Rising ER Wait Times in Manitoba

Progressive Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to immediately address rising emergency room wait times in Manitoba, and to release a public report on data collected from their cross-provincial healthcare “listening tour.”

MLA Hiebert Appointed to Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Regional Steering Committee

Morden-Winkler MLA Carrie Hiebert has been selected to represent Manitoba on the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians – Canadian Region Steering Committee.

NDP Must Reverse Cuts to Youth Jobs, Community Programs as Unemployment Rises

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are calling on Wab Kinew’s NDP to restore their $4 million in funding cuts to community Green Team grants and put young Manitobans to work amid an alarming rise in unemployment this summer.

Manitoba PCs Urge Extended Consultations for Seal River Watershed

Despite promising extensive consultations, Justin Trudeau and Wab Kinew are ramming through major land use decisions that will impact Manitoba for generations.

Collective Community Effort Brings Expanded Cancer Services to Russell with PC Support

Better access to chemotherapy has arrived for residents across the Municipality of Russell-Binscarth and area thanks to the opening of an expanded CancerCare Manitoba space with funding support by Progressive Conservatives.

NDP Must Take Action to Minimize Rail Strike Impacts on Manitoba Economy, Agriculture

PCs are calling on the NDP to do everything in their power to ensure that the looming nationwide rail strike can be averted, and failing that, pressure the federal labour minister to order binding arbitration

Kinew Government Must Listen to Municipal Councils, Local Residents on Plan 20-50

The NDP government needs to step in and direct the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to pause Plan 20-50 until a regional public consultation process has been developed to allow for engagement by all stakeholders within the region.

Statement from PC Education Critic Grant Jackson on Classroom Cellphone Ban

PC Education Critic responds to the ban on cellphones in the classroom.

Manitoba PCs Call for Provincial Policy on Classroom Cellphone Bans

With the start of the new school year just weeks away, Manitoba families need a consistent, province-wide approach on cellphone bans in the classroom.

BEREZA: NDP Refuse to Listen as Calls Grow Louder for Portage la Prairie MRI

Article by Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza.

‘Game Changer’: New CT Scanner Expands Healthcare Across Swan Valley with PC Support

Residents across the Swan Valley region can now access diagnostic services closer to home thanks to the opening of a much-awaited CT scanner funded by Progressive Conservatives.

Manitoba Sees Sharp Decline in Housing Starts

Manitoba is the worst in the country for building new homes in 2024 as data shows housing starts under Wab Kinew’s NDP have taken a nosedive across the province.

PC Natural Resources Critic Rick Wowchuk Responds to NDP’s Failed, Divisive Approach to Conservation

Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk is calling on the NDP to immediately rescind directives to the Conservation Officer Service to forgo enforcement actions in northern Manitoba.

Manitoba Leads Nation in Food Inflation

With the cost of essential groceries and housing in Manitoba continuing to rise, the NDP government is failing to help Manitobans make ends meet.

Statement from PC Education Critic Grant Jackson on NDP Cuts to Critical Bonnycastle School Upgrades

PC Education Critic Grant Jackson responds to the NDP’s funding cuts to replace the air conditioning system at Bonnycastle School and Cairns Children’s Centre in Waverley during heat wave.

Statement from PC Natural Resources Critic Rick Wowchuk on Divisive NDP Cuts to Moose Hunting Licences in Northern Manitoba

Swan River MLA Rick Wowchuk responds to the abrupt changes by NDP natural resources minister Jamie Moses to this year’s moose hunt in northern Manitoba.

Statement from PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook on Trend of Worsening Wait Times Under NDP

PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook responds to the observable trend of rising wait times under the NDP.

BALCAEN: NDP Stand Idly By as Retail Crime Worsens in Brandon, Rural Manitoba

Article by MLA Wayne Balcaen, PC Critic for Justice.

Help Design Manitoba’s New Parks Licence Plate

Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt is inviting Manitobans to submit their designs for the new Manitoba parks specialty licence plate.

BEREZA: Province Must Reconsider Stance on Excluding MRI from New Portage la Prairie Hospital

Article by Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza.

Statement from PC Finance Critic Obby Khan on NDP’s Niche EV Rebate

PC Finance and Manitoba Hydro Critic Obby Khan responds to the NDP’s narrow, niche electric vehicle rebate.

Statement from PC Education Critic Grant Jackson on NDP Failure to Deliver Affordable Summer Daycare

PC Early Childhood Learning Critic Grant Jackson, responds to the NDP’s failure to deliver a plan for $10/day summer daycare.

‘Hollywood of the North’: State-of-the-Art Film Studio Breaks Ground in Niverville with PC Investments

PCs celebrate the construction of a state-of-the-art film and television studio campus in Niverville.

Statement from PC Education Critic Grant Jackson on NDP Abandoning Sage Creek Families

Education Critic Grant Jackson responds to recent news of the Manitoba NDP withholding funding for a new K-8 school in Sage Creek.

PC Bills Supporting Manitoba Heritage, Parks, Generosity Receive Royal Assent

The spring sitting of Manitoba’s legislature ended Monday with three Progressive Conservative bills receiving Royal Assent to recognize Manitoba’s world-class geological treasure, support Manitoba parks, and celebrate the generosity of Manitobans.

NDP Award $100,000 Untendered Contract to Cabinet Minister

PC Caucus Chair Greg Nesbitt called on the Manitoba Ethics Commissioner to investigate two NDP cabinet ministers for a sole-sourced, untendered contract awarded in April.

PCs Call to Lower Breast Cancer Screening Age to 40

PC Health Critic Kathleen Cook is calling on the NDP to immediately put forward a plan to lower the breast cancer screening age in Manitoba to 40.

Statement from PC Finance Critic Obby Khan on the NDP’s $24-Billion Omnibus Budget Bill

PC Finance Critic Obby Khan responds to the Manitoba NDP’s vote against bringing their $24-billion budget bill to public hearings.

Statement from Dawson Trail MLA Bob Lagassé on NDP Rebuff of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week Act

Dawson Trail MLA Bob Lagassé responds to the Manitoba NDP’s rejection of Bill 217 to commemorate Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

Statement from Brandon West MLA Wayne Balcaen on NDP Failure to Denounce Destructive Drug Policies

Brandon West MLA Wayne Balcaen responds to the Manitoba NDP’s failure to take a decisive stance against importing destructive BC NDP policies into Manitoba.

NDP Vote No to Expanding Consumer Choice

Wab Kinew’s NDP continued to obstruct efforts to bring more consumer choice and convenience to Manitobans by voting down legislation to expand liquor retail offerings and services across the province.

PCs Slam NDP’s Undemocratic $24-Billion Omnibus Spending Bill

Wab Kinew and the NDP refused to withdraw a $24-billion omnibus spending bill that rams through significant new legislation while denying Manitobans the right to provide input.

PCs Introduce Consumer Choice Legislation

Manitoba PCs introduced Bill 213 to expand liquor retail offerings and services across Manitoba.

NDP Immigration Minister Threatens Suspension of MPNP Draws to Silence Protests

The Official Opposition is calling for NDP labour and immigration minister Malaya Marcelino to resign following serious allegations that she threatened to suspend MPNP draws in an effort to silence protests by workers and students at the Manitoba legislature.

PCs Delay NDP Bills to Protect Manitoba Workers, Students, Business Owners

The Official Opposition delayed four NDP bills to allow Manitobans more time to provide their input and become fully informed about the costs that the NDP’s reckless ideology will have on the bottom line of Manitoba families and businesses.

NDP Cuts Cancel Over 1300 Surgeries in 3 Months

Internal documents reveal more than 1,300 surgeries were cancelled in Winnipeg in the first three months after Wab Kinew and his NDP health minister cut Manitoba’s diagnostic and surgical task force last fall.

PCs Introduce Bill to Support Manitoba Parks

Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt introduced a bill to establish specialty Manitoba Parks license plates, allowing Manitobans to show their love for provincial parks while helping to revitalize the natural spaces they treasure most.

NDP Deliver More Taxes, More Debt, No Vision in 2024

Manitobans will pay more and get less in 2024 as the NDP’s first budget raises taxes, drives up debt, cuts frontline services and infrastructure, defunds public safety, and offers no vision for Manitoba’s economy or future.

BEREZA: April 1st Carbon Tax Hike Will Be Felt Across Every Manitoba Industry and Household

Article by MLA Jeff Bereza, PC Critic for Agriculture

Manitoba NDP Admit Education Not a Priority

The Official Opposition is calling on the NDP to tell Manitoba families where their children rank in the 2024 budget after school divisions say senior officials made it clear that “education isn’t in the top three or even five priorities” of Wab Kinew’s new government.

New PC-Funded Epilepsy Unit Opens to Improve Access for Manitoba Patients

A new expanded epilepsy monitoring unit made possible thanks to investments by the previous PC government is helping HSC Winnipeg to better serve Manitobans living with epilepsy.

Wab Kinew Must Stand Against Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Hike

PC Finance Critic Obby Khan responds to the upcoming 23% carbon tax hike on April 1st, which will cost Manitoba families $502 more than they get back in rebates in 2024.

NDP Block Filipino Nurses from Working in Manitoba

The Official Opposition is calling for the immediate reinstatement of the Philippines healthcare recruitment program after it was revealed that the NDP government prevented more than a dozen incoming nurses from joining the Manitoba workforce this year.

Manitoba PCs Shuffle Shadow Cabinet

Opposition Leader Wayne Ewasko announced changes to the critic portfolios of the Manitoba PC Caucus as the spring legislative session gets underway.

PCs Call for Inquiry into NDP Negligence

PCs called for an inquiry into the NDP’s failure to protect a Manitoba teen who pleaded to be moved out of her unsafe foster home two months before she was found dead, allegedly killed by a violent offender out on bail.

Broken NDP Promise Makes Life More Expensive for Manitobans

Months after getting elected on a promise to not raise taxes, Wab Kinew’s NDP government has already pulled their bait-and-switch on Manitobans by bringing more taxes and higher costs in 2024.

NDP Block Independent Review for Children in Care

NDP families minister Nahanni Fontaine blocked a motion to create an independent subcommittee of the Manitoba Legislature to review The Advocate for Children and Youth Act.

Statement from PC Finance Critic Obby Khan on the NDP’s So-Called Financial Review 

Obby Khan, PC Shadow Minister for Finance, released a statement in response to the NDP’s so-called Post Election Financial Accountability Review.

Stop the Leaks, Clean the River, Protect the Lake

As the NDP repeat history, the Official Opposition is calling on the NDP government to take immediate action to stop the flow of raw sewage into Manitoba waters, and to ensure sewer infrastructure around Winnipeg is protected from catastrophic failure in the future.

Statement from Selkirk MLA Richard Perchotte on Critical Minerals Project in Selkirk, Hollow Water

Selkirk MLA Richard Perchotte responds to the advancement of the PC-led critical minerals project in Selkirk and Hollow Water First Nation.

PC Initiatives Working to Enhance Patient Care, Reduce Doctor Burnout

Work by the previous PC government is proving to be successful in increasing patient access to healthcare professionals and reducing administrative burdens for physicians in Manitoba.

Statement from PC Hydro Critic Grant Jackson on the Politically-Motivated Firing of Hydro CEO

Hydro Shadow Minister Grant Jackson responds to the NDP government’s firing of Manitoba Hydro’s CEO.

Statement from PC Agriculture Critic Jeff Bereza on Canada’s Agriculture Day

Agriculture Shadow Minister Jeff Bereza shares words for Canada’s Agriculture Day, where Canadians across the country celebrate the food that sustains us every day and the hard-working people who produce it.

NDP Hiding Surgical Wait Times Data from Manitobans

Manitoba’s Official Opposition is calling on the NDP government to update the online diagnostic and surgical wait times tracker, and tell Manitobans the truth about the impact of Wab Kinew’s decision to cut surgical options.

PCs Welcome Internationally-Educated Nurses to Portage la Prairie

MLAs Jeff Bereza and Kathleen Cook met and welcomed several new internationally-educated nurses who moved to Manitoba this week as a result of the previous PC government’s recruitment mission to the Philippines.

PCs Demand Answers as NDP Delays Building Sustainable Communities Program

Manitobans are calling for answers from the NDP as to what is happening with BSC grants for local governments and non-profit organizations this year.

Statement from PC Hydro Critic Grant Jackson on NDP Interference with Manitoba Hydro

Grant Jackson, PC Shadow Minister for Manitoba Hydro, released a statement in response to the NDP government’s position on independent power producers in Manitoba.

PC Caucus Announces New Leadership Structure

Manitoba’s Official Opposition outlined its new leadership structure today following the selection of Wayne Ewasko as its interim Leader.

NDP Government Receives Failing Grade on First 100 Days Report Card

Manitoba’s Official Opposition issued a report card assessing the NDP’s first 100 days in government, where they have failed to act on improving healthcare, public safety, or education.

Bereza Tours New Portage Regional Health Centre Site

Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza shares his experience from his recent tour of the new Portage Regional Health Centre site.

Manitoba PCs Select Wayne Ewasko as Interim Leader

The Manitoba PC Caucus has selected Lac du Bonnet MLA Wayne Ewasko as interim Leader of the Official Opposition, who will serve the role until a party leadership contest is held later this year.

PCs Celebrate Manitoba Curling Week

Progressive Conservatives are proud to join Manitobans this week to celebrate the sixth annual Manitoba Curling Week and 134th Manitoba Open Bonspiel.

How the NDP-Backed Carbon Tax Hurts Manitoba Farmers

Agriculture Shadow Minister Jeff Bereza breaks down the carbon costs to grow wheat for a single loaf of bread.

Statement from PC Finance Shadow Minister Obby Khan on Another NDP Carbon Tax Flip Flop

Obby Khan, PC Shadow Minister for Finance, released a statement in response to the NDP’s ongoing delay in providing carbon tax relief for Manitobans.

Manitobans to Enjoy PC Tax Savings in 2024

Manitobans will see more tax savings in 2024 thanks to PC affordability measures that come into effect January 1—including up to $1,399 in savings to help Manitoba families make ends meet.

Christmas and New Years Greetings from the Leader of the Official Opposition Heather Stefanson

On behalf of our PC Caucus and our families, we wish all Manitobans a very merry Christmas, a safe and happy holiday, and the very best in the new year.

NDP Cuts Surgeries, Personal Care Homes Despite Largest-Ever Transfer from Justin Trudeau

As Manitoba is set to receive a historic $842-million windfall from the federal government in 2024, Wab Kinew and the NDP plan to continue their reckless agenda of cuts to healthcare, personal care homes, childcare spaces, schools, and other important projects in the new year to pay for their $3 billion worth of election promises.

Portage la Prairie to Advance Manitoba as Leader in Renewable Transportation Fuels

Manitoba has moved forward with the previous PC government’s $2.9-million commitment to support a one-of-a-kind sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) processing facility planned near Portage la Prairie.

NDP Halts Personal Care Homes as Seniors Housing Wait Times Worsen

As Manitoba seniors and their families struggle with growing wait lists for housing, Progressive Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to reverse its decision to halt hundreds of new personal care home beds across the province.

New Specialized Stroke Unit Built by PCs to Serve Patients Across Manitoba

Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg is set to open the first stroke unit of its kind in Manitoba next week following extensive renovations and investments by the previous PC government at the former Women’s Pavilion.

Indigenous-Led RAAM Clinic Implemented by PCs Now Operational

Manitoba opened its first Indigenous-led Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic this afternoon as result of investments made by our previous PC government in January 2023.

NDP Denies Vote on Tyndall Stone Designation

The NDP government prevented a vote this week on a bill to designate Tyndall stone as the official stone of Manitoba.

NDP Refuse to Remove Carbon Tax From Home Heating

The Manitoba NDP government blocked a PC resolution today calling on them to remove the federal carbon tax from home heating bills, despite the NDP premier facing criticism for his hypocritical flip-flop on the issue.

Statement from the Leader of the Official Opposition Heather Stefanson on the Beginning of Hanukkah

At sunset tonight, Jewish communities across Manitoba and the world will light the first candles of the Hanukkah menorah, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness.

NDP’s Fictional Forecast an Attempt to Cover Up Plans to Raise Taxes and Run Large Deficits

In a desperate attempt to hide their high-tax, high-spending agenda, the NDP are misleading Manitobans about the finances of the province in order to cover their tracks for their costly $3-billion election platform.

Statement from PC Hydro Shadow Minister Grant Jackson on New NDP Manitoba Hydro Board

The NDP reinstated several previous Hydro board members who oversaw the devastating mismanagement of the Keeyask dam and Bipole III projects, which increased Hydro’s debt to $24 billion and put the utility in the financial mess it’s in today.

NDP Must Act Now to Protect Clear Lake

With news last week that invasive zebra mussels have been found in Clear Lake at Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba’s new environment and natural resources ministers must take immediate action to stop their spread, and avoid a repeat of the mismanagement that allowed the mussels to infest Manitoba waterways in the first place.

PCs Call for Permanent Tax Break at the Pumps

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to remove all provincial gas tax from all fuels and give Manitobans a permanent tax break at the pump in the new year.

Statement from PC Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Shadow Minister Konrad Narth on Holodomor Memorial Day

Manitobans come together today to honour victims of the Holodomor—the genocidal starvation of millions of Ukrainians at the hands of Joseph Stalin and his brutal Soviet regime.

PCs Call for Action on Violent Crime

As legislators return to work next week, many are asking: how does the NDP plan to end violent crime and the cycle of catch-and-release on Manitoba streets?

Statement from the Leader of the Official Opposition Heather Stefanson on Remembrance Day

As we mark Remembrance Day, we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by thousands of Canadians in uniform, across generations, in pursuit of peace and freedom at home and around the world.

PC Caucus Congratulates Speaker Tom Lindsey on Appointment, Thanks Outgoing Speaker Myrna Driedger for Her Impeccable Service to Manitobans

The Manitoba PC Caucus congratulates the Honourable Tom Lindsey on becoming Speaker of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, and looks forward to working alongside him for all Manitobans.

PCs to Call Resolution to Cancel Carbon Tax on Home Heating

Manitoba PCs are calling on the NDP government to immediately cancel the federal carbon tax on heating bills for Manitoba families and businesses, and will bring forward a private members’ resolution this fall calling for the tax to stop being charged and collected through Manitoba Hydro

Statement from PC Finance Shadow Minister Obby Khan on the NDP Government’s Carbon Tax Flip-Flop

“Manitobans expect their leaders to stand up for them no matter what—not just when it’s popular,” said Finance Critic Obby Khan

PCs Announce Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet

The Manitoba PC Caucus announced the Shadow Cabinet of the Official Opposition to serve Manitobans and hold the new NDP government to account.

Official Opposition MLAs Ready to Serve Manitobans

Twenty-two PC MLAs from across Manitoba were formally sworn in as the Official Opposition during a ceremony at the Legislature on Monday.

Leader Heather Stefanson committed the PC Caucus to hold Wab Kinew and his NDP government to account for their unrealistic promises—from building and staffing a dozen new medical facilities, to balancing the budget without raising taxes.

Statement from the Opposition Leader on New Manitoba Government

After seven years of PC governance, Wab Kinew and the NDP inherit one of the fastest growing economies in Canada, with a balanced budget and record investments in health care, education, infrastructure, public safety, and affordability for Manitobans.

PC Caucus Proud of Providing Historic Help for Manitobans in the 42nd Legislature

On the last day of the Legislative session, Manitoba’s PC caucus reflects on some historic moments in the Legislature over the course of this term. “This 42nd Legislature was full of historic help for Manitobans, much-needed tax savings measures, and historic firsts in Manitoba,” said Ron Schuler, PC Caucus Chair. “I’m proud of the work […]

Wab Kinew’s NDP Vote Against Increasing RCMP Funding for Municipalities

Today’s vote showed that the NDP have no respect for police or municipalities: Schuler Wab Kinew’s NDP voted against a resolution today calling on the federal government to adequately support Manitoba municipalities following 23 per cent RCMP salary increases. “We believe in defending, not defunding, our police,” said Ron Schuler, PC Caucus Chair. “We support […]

NDP Critic Too Busy Moonlighting, Ignores Environment File

NDP priorities are for themselves, not Manitobans: Schuler After claiming to be winding down his work as a lawyer, part-time MLA for Fort Garry Mark Wasyliw was missing in action for Earth Week to be in court, while our PC Team was busy fighting for Manitobans, PC Caucus Chair Ron Schuler mentioned today. “How can […]

NDP Attempt to Change the Channel Falls Flat, Begs the Question: What is Wab Kinew Hiding?

Latest NDP attacks full of hypocrisy; show glimpse of what a Wab Kinew Manitoba would look like: Schuler

Andrew Micklefield Presents Bill to Extend Bereavement Leave for Parents Experiencing a Stillbirth or Miscarriage

Families should be given an appropriate amount of time to grieve: Micklefield

Brad Michaleski Introduces Bill Supporting Victims of Intimate Partner Violence and Improving Safety for Renters

Preventing the re-traumatization of Intimate Partner Violence survivors: Michaleski

NDP Refuse to Answer Questions About Their Own Caucus Member’s Record

Manitobans deserve to have full-time MLAs: Schuler

PC Caucus Calls on NDP to Stop Defending Drug Dealers and Criminals While on Public Payroll

We defend Manitobans, not alleged multi-million dollar cocaine traffickers: Schuler Manitoba’s PC Caucus is disappointed to learn that NDP MLA for Fort Garry, Mark Wasyliw, is once again moonlighting to defend alleged criminals who make our streets less safe. Mark Wasyliw is on record as the lawyer arguing an alleged large cocaine trafficker should not […]

PC Bill Requiring School Trustee and Municipal Candidates to Disclose Any Criminal History Passes Second Reading

Manitobans deserve transparency and accountability in all of their local representation: Isleifson

PC Caucus Officially Calls on Ottawa to Reform Bail

Commitment Needs to Result in Action: Schuler

Kevin Klein Sworn In as MLA for Kirkfield Park

Excited to continue working hard for the residents of Kirkfield Park: Klein Kevin Klein has been officially sworn-in as the MLA for Kirkfield Park, following the by-election held on December 13, 2022. “I’m thrilled to represent Manitobans once again,” said Klein. “This area is very close to my heart, and we’ve accomplished a lot together […]

Manitoba Hydro Update Shows that PC Plan Is working; NDP Plan Would Hike Hydro Rates Long-term

Only our PC Team is committed to stopping using Hydro as the government’s cash cow: MLA Teitsma A media release from Manitoba Hydro today announced that the utility is reducing its rate application to just two percent for the next two years. We are reducing the water power rental fee and the debt guarantee fee […]

Obby Khan Introduces the Animal Care Amendment Act, Passes Second Reading

Bill will ban pets being left in hot or freezing vehicles, hold people accountable: MLA Khan Obby Khan, MLA for Fort Whyte, introduced the Animal Care Amendment Act, which will ban pets being left vehicles during hot or freezing temperatures if the vehicle’s climate control is not running. “This is an important bill that people […]

Getting Things Done: Premier Stefanson’s First Year in Office

This past year, Premier Heather Stefanson has helped make life more affordable, made Manitoba more competitive, reduced the surgical and diagnostic backlog and helped make our communities safer. Our government has been working hard and getting results on behalf of Manitobans. “We have been making real progress helping more Manitobans make ends meet. This year, […]

PC Caucus Calls on the Federal Government to Adequately Support Iranians and Work to Help Protect the People of Iran

Manitoba’s PC Caucus unanimously passed a resolution today calling on Ottawa to take further steps to help support Iranians, who are experiencing constant oppression and civil unrest due to the protests and conflict in Iran. On September 16, 2022, Mahsa Amini was arrested and murdered by Iranian police because she stood up for her basic […]

MLA Len Isleifson Passes the Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act (Poppy Number Plates)

Winnipeg, MB – Brandon East MLA Len Isleifson is proud to have passed the Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act, which expands the eligible veterans who can get veteran poppy license plates to include active members of the Canadian Forces who have: honourably served for at least one year; been honourably discharged; or are a former […]

PC Caucus Calls on Federal Government to Abandon Fertilizer Reduction Strategy

Ian Wishart, MLA for Portage La Prairie, brought forward a private member’s resolution today calling on the NDP-Liberal coalition in Ottawa to abandon their plan to create arbitrary fertilizer reduction targets. “Justin Trudeau and the NDP-Liberal coalition’s plan to impose fertilizer reduction targets is totally irresponsible during a time of food insecurity and high inflation,” […]

Functional Design Study to Rebuild PR 215 in Beausejour Announced, Interim Repaving of Park Avenue Imminent

Our government is proud to announced the next step in properly rebuilding Park Avenue, also calledPR 215, in Beausejour starting with a functional design study. Manitoba Infrastructure will use this study to address all ongoing issues on the road, including pavement surface and curb work, improving turning movements, improving parking and drainage improvements, among others. […]

New PC Caucus Chair Announced

Winnipeg, MB – The Manitoba PC Caucus is excited to announce that Midland MLA Blaine Pedersen willbecome the new Chair for the Manitoba PC Caucus following Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt’sappointment to cabinet. “I am honoured to start this new role and continue working hard for Manitobans on behalf of our entire PC Caucus,” said […]

Province Adds Nursing Education Seats In Brandon

Brandon, MB – Len Isleifson, MLA for Brandon East, is pleased to highlight a provincial investment of $19.5 million to add nursing seats across the province, including an additional 32 registered nursing and registered psychiatric nursing seats at Brandon University and 55 licensed practical nursing seats through Assiniboine Community College.

MLA Nesbitt Announces Improvements To Highway 10 And Bridge On PR 259

SHOAL LAKE, MB – Greg Nesbitt, MLA for Riding Mountain, is pleased to announce improvements by Manitoba Infrastructure to three sections of Provincial Truck Highway (PTH) 10 from Minnedosa to Riding Mountain National Park.

MLA Smith Responds To NDP Alternative Throne Speech

Alternative Throne Speech which ignores their record on healthcare in Manitoba.

“The former NDP government left our healthcare system in disarray after 17 years of mismanagement, leading to the longest wait times in the country,” said MLA Smith.