In the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, the Speaker of the House often refers to elected MLA’s as “Honourable Members”.
Years ago, before I was elected to the Manitoba Legislature, I recall speaking with a then Progressive Conservative MLA.
Even a casual observer of politics will have seen and heard it. After the election of a new government, a great deal of the new administration’s time is spent blaming the previous government.
Politics has always been tribal. Political parties are driven to win elections and because of that there isn’t much grace given to other political parties.
As people begin to return to a more regular routine following Christmas, thoughts often turn to the new year ahead.
With only a week to go before Christmas, homes are bright with decorative lights and stores are filled with shoppers. And all around us are signs wishing people a Christmas that is Merry and Joyful. These are heartwarming messages and traditions that are part of what make this season so special.
Last week the Manitoba Legislature was bustling with choirs and visitors during the annual Christmas Open House. MLAs in attendance also had the opportunity to participate in the annual MLA choir and demonstrate their singing skills, or lack of, performing some holiday classics.
The recent NDP Throne Speech contained within it an interesting, if not curious, commitment by the current provincial government to form a committee, consisting of all political parties, to examine providing public support to local media outlets.
On November 19th, my colleagues and I gathered in the House as the NDP shared their Throne Speech, which outlines what Manitobans can expect from the government for the year ahead.
I have always considered myself fortunate to have had, growing up in Steinbach, a mainly positive experience during my years in the K-12 public education system.
