Civic Election

A campaign against rainbow flags is causing outrage and legal action in Manitoba's school board elections. Parents argue they have the right to choose independent schooling or homeschooling, but not to dictate curriculum developed with research and mainstream morals. Winnipeg was given a failing grade by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business for its municipal performance.

Mayoral candidates promise to improve firefighter and police officer staffing ratios to increase safety. Kevin Klein, a former PC MLA and city councillor, pledges full-shield implementation across the city within two years and a nine-bus pilot project. The city is becoming less friendly to those struggling to survive, with community centre funding and public services under scrutiny.

The mayor promises a $60-million fund for community centres, which would be split three ways. Some candidates criticize the use of personal insults during the election campaign. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine criticized candidate Kevin Klein for his past association with Peter Nygard, who was accused of exploitation and abuse.