Manitoba PC Caucus

A look back at 15 times the NDP failed Manitobans in 2024 ⬇️🧵 15. The NDP suddenly, without notice, yank rent support from hundreds of Manitobans on the brink of homelessness. And Wab Kinew pretends not to know about it. #mbpoli

Manitobans don’t elect MLAs to fight each other. They want us working together to find solutions. I’m once again urging Premier Wab Kinew to collaborate across party lines to address Manitoba’s affordability crisis. The premier does not need PCs to pass his budget to take PST off of Slurpees. He has a majority government. But families need more than pennies. That’s why Progressive Conservatives are calling to increase Manitoba’s basic personal exemption to $30,000. This move would save your family up to $250/month ($3000/year) on income taxes. For seniors, minimum-wage workers, and students making less than $30K in Manitoba, that means no more provincial income tax. Our PC MLAs are prepared to ensure that the NDP’s budget bill comes to a vote before the summer. All we’re asking for is the NDP to include a meaningful increase to the BPE.

This reminds me of last year when Kinew heckled “call me dad” during budget estimates. The premier’s bizarre way of deflecting accountability is actually embarrassing. x.com/MBPCcaucus/sta…

In both peace and struggle, Ukrainians have confidently worn the vyshyvanka as an act of unity, remembrance, cultural pride, and resilience. This familiar symbol of identity speaks to the deep roots of the Ukrainian people in Manitoba’s heritage. Thank you to Joanne Lewandowski and @ukrcancongress for bringing Manitobans together this afternoon to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. 🇺🇦🇨🇦

Manitoba has seen several violent home invasions over the last few months. Pukatawagan First Nation just last month was forced to go under lock down due to an armed home invasion. In September, Hollow Water First Nation witnessed a fatal stabbing rampage involving home break-ins by a perpetrator out on bail. Also last fall, Winnipeg saw armed attacks on an elderly couple in Garden City, as well as a home-based jewelry business in the Maples. That’s why Progressive Conservatives introduced a resolution urging Ottawa to amend the Criminal Code to clearly allow homeowners to use reasonable force to protect themselves and their families. Yesterday, Wab Kinew’s NDP rejected it. “This resolution calls for stronger protections for people defending their lives, the lives of their loved ones, and property,” said Borderland MLA Josh Guenter, who introduced the call. “Currently, self-defence is only argued in court after charges are laid, placing heavy emotional and financial burdens on victims of crime.” In recent cases, Canadians have faced serious charges after defending their homes: - In Lindsay, ON, a man who was charged with aggravated assault after stopping an armed intruder just had his charges dropped in Feb. 2026. - In Milton, ON, a homeowner charged with second-degree murder after shooting an armed intruder spent nine days in jail before charges were dropped five months later. “Homeowners should be able to use force—including deadly force—to repel home invaders trying to break into their homes and harm their loved ones,” said Guenter. “I’m disappointed that the NDP refused to support our common-sense PC resolution.” “The NDP’s soft-on-crime, catch-and-release bail policies are contributing to Manitoba’s crime epidemic.”

Here’s Wab Kinew making dog noises at Obby Khan, among other embarrassing behaviour. On Tuesday, Progressive Conservative Leader @obbykhan60 was asking Premier @WabKinew questions about the government’s budget and spending estimates. Unfortunately, Kinew is not a serious premier. This is just an example of his everyday behaviour. The Opposition’s job is to hold government accountable on how they choose to spend your tax dollars. So when the premier acts this way, Manitobans should remember: He’s laughing at YOU.

🚨FOI documents show Manitoba introduced its Jobs Agreement without analyzing impacts on competition, costs, or timelines, & consultation was limited to unions. Construction associations & CFIB now report massive resistance to bidding on affected projects. winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/…

Big congrats to the @MJHLNighthawks on solidifying yourselves as Canada’s BEST Junior A hockey team 🏒☝️ The Nighthawks are the 4th team from Manitoba ever to take the Centennial Cup. So glad our Progressive Conservative team got to give these young men some much deserved recognition in the Legislature today, starting with Niverville’s own MLA Ron Schuler. Manitoba is once again proving to produce the best of the best.

Today I called on the Minister of Finance in an open letter to collaborate on meaningful tax relief for Manitoba families in their budget bill. Increasing the Basic Personal Exemption will save families $3000/year. Sign our petition if you agree: pcmbcaucus.com/2026/05/no-pro…

Progressive Conservatives are ready to work together with the Kinew government on their budget bill and deliver real affordability measures for you. Today, PC Finance Critic Lauren Stone and House Leader Derek Johnson, wrote to Finance Minister Adrien Sala and NDP House Leader Nahanni Fontaine extending an olive branch. PCs are prepared to ensure that the NDP’s budget implementation bill comes to a vote before June. We’re simply asking the NDP to make a meaningful increase to the basic personal exemption. Our recommendation is to increase the BPE to $30,000, saving families up to $3000/year on their income taxes. Manitobans want all parties to work constructively to address the dire needs that families are facing. Raising the BPE is a practical and meaningful way to provide Manitobans with affordability relief. @Stone_Midland @InterlakePC

The NDP are threatening to keep the Legislature sitting all summer unless PCs pass their budget. PCs are ready to work with the NDP to put their budget to a vote. All we’ve asked for in return is to include a meaningful raise to the basic personal exemption for Manitobans. Manitobans need real affordability relief, not more political games. Our Progressive Conservative plan would make the first $30,000 you earn tax free. This would save families up to $3,000 every year. That’s a lot of groceries. Manitobans who make $30,000/year or less—like minimum-wage workers and many seniors—would pay no provincial income tax at all. And the best part? This isn’t another government handout. It’s simply letting Manitobans keep more of their hard-earned money. That’s real affordability and the Kinew NDP aren’t even trying to work with us to get there.

More embarrassing behaviour from Nahanni Fontaine — Supported by Wab Kinew. During Question Period on Thursday, PC Education Critic Wayne Ewasko raised concern about Winnipeg’s drug crisis reaching schoolyards. Teachers are resuscitating people on playgrounds. Children are stepping over people. While the justice minister responds by denying the whole thing, Minister of Families Nahanni Fontaine can be heard off camera spewing childish insults at MLA Ewasko. This is the type of daily behaviour that reports and op-eds about decorum don’t include. This is who Wab Kinew’s NDP are.

Our PC Team wants to save your family $3000/year. If you agree with our proposal to save thousands during a cost of living crisis: Send an Email to: premier@manitoba.ca minfin@manitoba.ca Email your local MLA *Like & Share this post if you agree*

Wishing all Manitoba mothers a very happy Mother’s Day 💙💝

I’m offering to work with Premier Wab Kinew to make your life more affordable. Without PCs’ cooperation, the NDP government will not be able to bring their budget implementation bill to a vote until the fall. Progressive Conservatives are willing to work with the NDP to bring their budget bill to a vote. All we’re asking is that they make a meaningful raise to the basic personal exemption—like $21,000. That’s a significant compromise from the $30,000 we’ve called for up to now. This move would save your family $1000/year—ten times more than Kinew’s junk food tax cut. And anyone making $21,000 or less per year (which is below the poverty line) would pay zero provincial income tax. The NDP can still cut the PST off junk food without the budget bill. Just like Greg Sellinger didn’t need a bill to raise the PST in 2013, and PCs didn’t need one to lower it in 2019. The premier can hurl whatever threats he wants. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to bring meaningful affordability to Manitobans.

Progressive Conservatives are calling for *meaningful* affordability measures by the Kinew government before putting their budget bill to a vote this spring. The Manitoba government requires the cooperation of the Opposition to bring the budget implementation act (aka BITSA) to a vote this spring. Without PCs’ cooperation, the NDP government will not be able to bring BITSA to a vote until this fall. PCs are prepared to cooperate with the NDP to bring BITSA to a vote this spring if the government delivers a meaningful increase to the basic personal exemption amount as proposed by PCs. “This is about providing meaningful financial support to Manitoba families,” said Opposition Leader @obbykhan60. “Progressive Conservatives have been calling on the NDP to raise the basic personal allowance to $30,000. That would provide a family of four with an additional $3,000 in income tax savings each year. That’s an extra $250 on your paycheque every month.” Manitoba currently has the highest food inflation rate in Canada at 4.9%, making groceries increasingly unaffordable for families. Fresh and frozen meat prices jumped a shocking 12.6% compared to last year. PCs are committed to using every legislative tool in our power to secure higher paycheques for everyday Manitobans. “Many Manitoba families are at the breaking point,” said PC Finance Critic @Stone_Midland. “Groceries, education property taxes, hydro, MPI rates, gas prices, rent, and transportation costs are all going up and there’s no relief in sight. Manitoba families are paying more for the basics than anywhere else in Canada.” To be clear: The NDP can still implement their budget promises without passing BITSA. “If BITSA is delayed until the fall, Wab Kinew and his NDP can implement their meagre PST savings on Canada Day without PC support for BITSA,” said Opposition House Leader @InterlakePC. “Greg Selinger and the NDP did exactly the same thing when they raised the PST from 7% to 8% in 2013. They didn’t need PC support for that tax hike back then, they don’t need our support to make a PST change now.” Progressive Conservatives urge the NDP to provide meaningful relief by significantly increasing the provincial basic personal amount to immediately provide higher paycheques to Manitoba families.

CFIB welcomed Bill 228, introduced by @MBPCcaucus to legislate MB's WCB surplus rebate policy. Unfortunately, it was defeated again. This shouldn’t be partisan. Employers fund the system & deserve automatic returns when it’s overfunded. Read our statement: cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-…

Wab Kinew is paying $36 million to a multibillion-dollar American firm — money that could have stayed local. Numerous local business owners raised concerns to me after the NDP chose to sign a deal with a US-owned firm and push Manitoba companies out. Despite knowing the real effects this move would have on Manitoba jobs and families, the NDP tripled their original $12-million contract to $36 million. And it’s clear from his answers today that Kinew does not take the issue seriously. Just a year ago, Kinew was telling Manitobans to buy local. The Premier of Manitoba should be setting the example. Instead, it’s elbows down. It’s time for the premier to start supporting our local economy by investing in Manitoba-made.

The stats are in: Manitoba families continue to face some of the WORST affordability pressures in Canada. With an overall increase of 3% from 2025, Manitoba is tied for the highest inflation rate among provinces. Food prices in Manitoba rose at 4.9% since last year, higher than anywhere else in the country. That includes groceries like: 🥬 fresh vegetables (6% hike) 🍗 chicken (9%) 🥤 non-alcoholic beverages like Bubly (10%) 🥩 fresh/frozen meat (11%) ☕️ coffee & tea (17%) And it doesn’t stop at the grocery store. 🍝 Manitoba saw the highest inflation rate for food purchased from restaurants at 5.2%. 🏡 Manitobans experienced the highest increase in shelter costs — including a 19.5% hike in property taxes, felt by homeowners and renters alike. 🧼 Costs related to personal care in Manitoba also saw the highest inflation at 4.3% — including soap, toiletries, and oral hygiene. “From groceries and restaurant meals to housing and property taxes, Manitobans are paying more for the basics than Canadians in any other province,” said PC Finance Critic Lauren Stone (@Stone_Midland). Taking 2 cents off of a bag of chips will not help families with any of these rising costs. You deserve real relief. That’s why Progressive Conservatives are proposing to make the first $30,000 you earn in Manitoba tax free. This simple PC move would save your family up to $3000 every year.