These days society’s accepted views on historical figures go viral and change so quickly. For me, it confirms our need for a more communal understanding of history.
Despite the many challenges that are happening in the world these days there was optimistic economic news in Manitoba this past week as Statistics Canada data showed that our province had one of the strongest employment recoveries in the country during the month of June.
For us, living in the 21st century, growth is normal. Our families grow, our homes are bigger, our city grows, our province grows in terms of wealth and population, our country’s GDP grows.
Right now, our PC government is focused on helping Manitobans rebound from the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We all wait for summer on the edges of our seats, pleading for the -30’s to leaves us alone in our balmy, blissful summers. But when it actually gets hot and sticky we wonder what we were waiting for.
During the global pandemic Manitoba has had among the least restrictions for the least amount of time of any jurisdiction in North America.
Have you ever tried to learn a new game with many rules? Eventually you just have to tell the enthusiastic gamer, “let’s just play the game and I’ll catch on.” That’s the value of a demonstration.
Those who are in elected office know that while they are usually the ones who are in front of the public responding to issues, behind the scenes they are supported by staff members who are critical to ensuring that questions and challenges that residents have with government are addressed.
Last month the Manitoba Government committed $33 million to support ‘damage prevention and climate resilience projects’ across the province.
Like many others, I’ve been thinking about the recent race-related protests and riots. I definitely don’t have all the answers.
