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Political Education

Understanding the systems that shape our democracy.

Why Political Education Matters

Most Canadians vote without fully understanding how decisions are made in their government — or who actually holds power after election day.​ At Manitoba Stronger Together, we believe that an educated citizen is an empowered citizen. When voters understand how the system works, they’re not just participating — they’re influencing.​ This page is designed to help you learn how Manitoba’s provincial government functions, how it interacts with federal and municipal systems, and how you can have an impact — not just during elections, but every day in between.

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How the Manitoba Legislature Works

Learn how provincial laws are made, what powers your MLA holds, and how party leadership affects decision-making.

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Federal vs. Provincial Powers

Who’s responsible for what? Understand which level of government makes which decisions — and where overlap creates confusion.

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How a Bill Becomes Law

Track a proposed law from idea to Royal Assent — including readings, committees, amendments, and voting.

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Inside Political Parties

Understand party structures, how leadership is chosen, and how backroom decisions impact your vote.

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Voting Systems Explained

From first-past-the-post to weighted point systems — see how your vote is counted and what alternatives exist.

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Municipal Governments 101

How towns, cities, and RMs function, fund services, and interact with provincial bodies.

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Your MLA, Your MP: What They Do

Learn the difference between provincial and federal reps — and how to effectively communicate with both.

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Turn Knowledge Into Action

Understanding how our political systems work is only the first step — real change happens when informed citizens take meaningful action.

Government Oversight Starts Here

Follow the decisions, debates, and documents that shape your life — from Parliament to your local town hall.

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Monitoring Government Bills (Federal)

Stay up to date with key legislation in Canada’s Parliament and how it could impact your rights, finances, and freedoms.

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Monitoring Manitoba Bills (Provincial)

Track what’s being debated in the Manitoba Legislature — from new laws to budget proposals.

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Monitoring Your Municipal Government

Track decisions made by your city or town council — including zoning, budgets, bylaws, and community planning.

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Watching Your Representative

Learn how to follow your MLA or MP’s votes, public statements, and attendance — and hold them accountable.

Video Learning

Visual tools to strengthen your understanding and your voice.

PC Party of Manitoba 101 - HD 720p
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Votes vs. Points: What Really Happened in the 2025 PC Leadership Race - HD 720p
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Votes vs. Points: What Really Happened in the 2025 PC Leadership Race - HD 720p

Leadership Vote Rule Changes At a January 2024 special meeting, the PC Party of Manitoba ratified new voting rules to be used in upcoming leadership elections. When political parties change the rules for leadership elections, members deserve transparency, not just about the procedures, but about the motivations and intentions behind those changes. While members were told these changes would strengthen the grassroots voice and promote fairness, the results tell a very different story. In reality, the system was structured in a way that suppressed rural and grassroots influence, ensuring that centralized control remained firmly intact. Throughout the 2024 Special Meeting and in the months that followed, we spoke with many members of the PC Party, and not a single one of them could clearly explain how the newly adopted voting system was supposed to work. From what we observed, it appeared that only the Party administration truly understood the mechanics and implications of the new rules. Given their exclusive access to historical voting records and detailed riding turnout statistics, it is reasonable to conclude that the administration alone would have been able to accurately predict how the changes would affect the outcome of future leadership elections. This leadership election technically complied with the new voting rules, but the spirit of democratic accountability was quietly undermined. In this post, we expose how the point system and voting method worked — and why many members now feel that the very foundation of grassroots participation within the Party has been compromised.

Selected Blog Posts

Curated reads that inform, inspire, and activate.

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Manitoba Stronger Together is a civic education and advocacy initiative helping citizens make informed political decisions, organize effectively, and influence change.

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