Tonight’s call begins with an important and inspiring opportunity to hear from one of our own MST members who is seriously considering running in the upcoming October 28, 2026 municipal election. We are then joined by Teresa and Shawn Buckley from the NHPPA, who will provide an important update on Federal Private Members Bill C-224.

Jason Lavigne is no stranger to Manitoba Stronger Together, and tonight he returns to bring an important and timely update on several key developments. We begin with a preview of the Bearing Witness Conference taking place this Saturday, April 11 in Red Deer, Alberta — a full-day event featuring 12 powerful speakers, including our own Ken Drysdale.

Tonight’s discussion goes to the heart of what Manitoba Stronger Together has been building toward — equipping citizens to step into public life. Mr. Obby Khan will share his personal journey into politics, the realities of running a campaign, and what it truly means to serve as an elected representative in Manitoba.

Tonight is about something far bigger than discussion — it is about action.

Following last week’s presentation from Sio Silica, many members expressed interest in hearing the community perspective on this proposed project. Tonight’s session presents a recorded Town Hall meeting held in October 2025, where municipal leaders and local residents outlined concerns related to environmental impact, water systems, and long-term implications for the region.

Many Manitoba Stronger Together members have asked about the proposed Sio Silica sand extraction project.

In February 2022, thousands of Canadians gathered in Ottawa to protest mandates and policies that many believed threatened their livelihoods and civil liberties. On February 14, 2022, the federal cabinet invoked the Emergencies Act to shut down the protest.

As healthcare systems face growing strain and individuals seek alternatives to purely pharmaceutical solutions, many Canadians are asking deeper questions about prevention, performance, and long-term vitality.