One the question of Manitoba’s economic future, there is real alignment worth building on between the federal and provincial government.
I recently met with Premier Wab Kinew to discuss Manitoba’s economic development priorities, with a particular focus on how the province and the federal government can work together to advance opportunities led by Manitobans, for Manitobans.
Our conversation covered significant ground: the Port of Churchill Plus Project and its potential as a national trade corridor, Manitoba’s critical minerals sector and its role in Canada’s clean energy transition, and the infrastructure investments — from the Build Communities Strong Fund to northern transportation — that will determine whether the North’s economic potential becomes economic reality.
I want to be clear about something: Churchill–Keewatinook Aski is not a periphery to Manitoba’s economic story. It is central to it. The minerals beneath this riding, the trade route through Churchill, the workforce being trained at UCN — these are not northern footnotes. They are the foundation of where this province is headed.
Premier Kinew and I share a commitment to ensuring that Manitoba’s growth includes the North as a full partner — not an afterthought. This was a productive, substantive conversation, and I look forward to continuing this collaboration as these files move forward.