Summer has come to an end and back-to-school season is now in full-swing. Even though the summer season isn’t nearly long enough, I hope you were all able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we had these last couple of months, and I hope that we continue to see a similar trend in the weeks to come.
With the summer in full swing, I have been taking advantage of the warm weather and longer days and have attended many of the wonderful events Dawson Trail has to offer.
This past June, I had the pleasure of attending graduation ceremonies for high schools throughout the Dawson Trail Constituency.
I am incredibly pleased to announce that we have welcomed the first charter flight of Ukrainians who are seeking refuge in Manitoba.
Our provincial government recently announced Budget 2022: Recover Together, which focuses on moving Manitobans onto a solid path towards recovery by strengthening, investing, and building a better future.
February was I Love to Read Month, a month-long initiative that promotes the importance of reading and literacy to students. I participated in the festivities by visiting different schools in Dawson Trail, both virtually and in-person, and reading to the students.
Recently, exciting announcements were made with Premier Heather Stefanson’s first cabinet shuffle and those Minister’s new legislative assistants.
November 22nd saw the beginning of a new legislative session with Premier Stefanson unveiling her vision for the future of our province in a Speech from the Throne.
As students return to the classroom, we are making the necessary investments to support mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Premier Brian Pallister recently announced his planned departure from public life, as he will not be seeking re-election. I respect his personal decision and wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavours.