The WMR, The “Freedom Bill,” and the Future of Local Government in Manitoba
- kenrdrysdale
- Jul 21
- 10 min read
Updated: Jul 22
MST Special Zoom Event – July 22, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Central
This Is the Most Important Local Government Issue You’ve Never Heard Of — Until Now.
This Tuesday, Manitoba Stronger Together invites you to a must-see session with Ken Drysdale, lead author of the National Citizens Inquiry reports, long-time investigative researcher, and one of Canada’s most trusted citizen analysts. With decades of experience exposing systemic failure and advocating for common-sense solutions, Ken will take us deep into one of the most urgent, yet dangerously under-reported, issues facing Manitobans today: the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) Plan 20-50 and the “Freedom Bill” recently passed by the Manitoba Legislature.
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This legislation offers a very brief window for municipalities to opt out of the WMR—a regional governance framework that many believe erodes local control, centralizes authority, and replaces elected accountability with technocratic oversight.
As of now, only the City of Selkirk and the RM of West St. Paul have taken action to remove themselves. The remaining municipalities—16 more in total—are at risk of being locked in permanently if action is not taken swiftly.
What is the WMR Plan 20-50?
The WMR Plan 20-50 is a centralized development blueprint that binds 18 municipalities under a unified planning and decision-making structure. On the surface, it talks about “efficiency,” “growth,” and “sustainability”—but underneath, it creates a permanent shift of power away from your local elected council and into the hands of unelected regional bureaucrats, consultants, and public-private partnerships.
Ken Drysdale will walk us through the serious issues detailed in his critical review, including:
Elimination of Local Control over zoning, infrastructure, and budget priorities
Forced high-density urbanization — even in rural communities
Public-Private Development Agreements without local approval
Erosion of democratic accountability to municipal voters
Implementation of globalist-style policy frameworks under the guise of “sustainability”
And most importantly: The closing window of opportunity for your community to leave the WMR under the Freedom Bill
Solutions, Not Just Complaints
This is not just another critique. This week’s presentation includes a real, actionable plan for how municipalities—and their citizens—can resist the WMR, withdraw legally, and reclaim their autonomy before it’s too late.
We’re also tracking developments municipality by municipality—and sharing strategies for citizen outreach, delegation presentations, and council engagement.
This Week's Call Is for You If:
You live in a municipality inside the WMR
You care about democratic local control
You’re tired of agenda-driven policy replacing community-driven planning
You want to be part of the solution, not just the resistance
Spread the Word
Invite your neighbours, your reeve, your councillor, and your mayor. We all have a stake in this—and the clock is ticking.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
6:30 PM Central Time
Zoom link available below (Big Red Button)
As always, the guest presentation will be recorded and made available afterward. But if you want to experience it live — with the energy, the questions, and the community — join us Tuesday night.
LEGISLATIVE WATCH: With David Grant
Also joining us is David Grant, bringing us the latest update on our ongoing monitoring of bills in the Manitoba Legislature.
Each week, David reviews the proposals and legislation being pushed forward that could impact your rights, your communities, and your province. This is your citizen’s window into real-time democracy.
Follow along with the current list of bills here:https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/business/bills.html
Deb Mason – News of the Week
We’re excited to welcome back Deb Mason, our very own watchtower on the Canadian landscape. Each week, Deb cuts through the noise and brings you the headlines that matter — not what the mainstream media wants you to hear, but what informed citizens need to know. From shocking developments in health policy to court rulings and emerging resistance across the provinces, Deb’s News of the Week is your antidote to media silence and spin. You’ll walk away with the knowledge you didn’t know you were missing — and likely want to share with others.
How to Join
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Let's come together as a community to explore the issues that matter most to us and chart a path forward toward a stronger, more prosperous Canada. See you there!
This Weeks Agenda.
Welcome & Opening Remarks (2 min)
Welcome, everyone, to this week’s Stronger Together Zoom meeting — welcome to everyone who has taken the time to join us this week. These weekly gatherings are about more than just information — they’re about connection, courage, and building a strong, informed community that values truth and respectful dialogue. We’re glad you’re here.
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Respectful Atmosphere & Diverse Opinions
We want to remind everyone that this is a space for respectful and thoughtful exchange. Our guest speakers may express views that are their own, and not necessarily those of Manitoba Stronger Together — and that’s okay. We welcome a diversity of perspectives and believe that open dialogue is essential to a healthy and informed community. Let’s listen generously and engage constructively.
Social Media Reminders
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WMR Updates: (2 min)
City of Winnipeg:
City of Selkirk: Withdrawn from the WMR
Town of Stonewall
Town of Niverville
Village of Dunnottar
RM of Cartier
RM of East St. Paul
RM of Headingley: Ken Drysdale phoned last week, no one has returned the call yet
RM of Macdonald
RM of Ritchot
RM of Rockwood
RM of Rosser
RM of Springfield
RM of St. Andrews
RM of St. Clements: Ken Drysdale confirmed to present at RM St. Clements Council, August 26, 2025 @ 2:15 pm....Please attend if you can...the more people there the more impact the presentation will have: 1043 Kittson Road, Box 2 Grp 35 RR1, East Selkirk MB R0E 0M0
RM of St. François Xavier
RM of Taché
RM of West St. Paul: Withdrawn from the WMR
We need to find a venue for in-person meetings, can anyone help, I believe it should be in Winnipeg, at some meeting type venue. We need to start having "Voluteer"meetings. Bill 4 has now passed and become law in Manitoba, Now is the time that we have to get active and press our municipalities to immediately issue their intentions to withdraw from the WMR.
MST Community Supper – August 6 | Let’s Gather Before the Long Pause!
Before we head into a busy fall, we have one more chance to come together, share a meal, and strengthen our community bonds. You’re invited to the next Manitoba Stronger Together Community Supper!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM📍 Location: 368 - 6th Street South, Stonewall, Manitoba🏡 At the home of Karen & Anthony Madden🥘 POTLUCK STYLE – Bring a dish to share!
There are no speeches and no agenda — just great food, real conversations, and the joy of gathering with like-minded citizens who care deeply about the future of Manitoba. This is our final in-person supper before we break until November, so let’s make it count!
Come to connect. Come to recharge. Come to remember why we’re Stronger Together.
🎟️ Planning to attend? Leave a quick note in the MST chat or reply to this email so we can keep track of numbers.
We can’t wait to see you there — let’s fill the evening with warmth, laughter, and purpose.
In unity,The Manitoba Stronger Together Team
Zoom Call Video from Last week, now on our site (1 Min)
Current Bills in the Legislature: David https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/business/bills.html (5 Min)
Upcoming Zoom Guests:
July 29, 2025: Gregory Wrightstone, Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition; Breaking the Climate Narrative: CO2 Is Not the Enemy
October 21, 2025: Susan Crockford "The Polar Bear Catastrophe That Never Happened"
This Weeks News (5 Min)
#1 News of Week
Public Health Agency of Canada (Re), 2024 OIC 48 Date: 2024-07-26 OIC file number: 5823-04301 Access request number: PHAC-A-2023-000135 Summary The complainant alleged that the extension of time the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) took under subsection 9 (1) of the Access to Information Act to respond to an access request was unreasonable. The request was for correspondence from specific dates sent or received by PHAC employees at the ... |
The Canadian government’s Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has admitted to secretly tracking reports of sudden deaths and other adverse events among people who received Covid “vaccines.” The government agency has been gathering the information in a massive database, which also includes thousands of scientific studies related to the dangers of the injections. PHAC was forced to make the admission in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
A successful complaint to the Information Commissioner forced PHAC to respond to the FOIA request after health officials ignored it for months.
#2 News of Week
Judge certifies class action lawsuit against Canada Post over fuel surcharges Canada Post is facing a certified class action lawsuit from small businesses over fuel surcharges, after a Federal Court judge ruled the case should proceed despite objections from the Crown corporation. |
Canada Post is facing a certified class action lawsuit from small businesses over fuel surcharges, after a Federal Court judge ruled the case should proceed despite objections from the Crown corporation. Federal Court Justice Jocelyn Gagné approved the lawsuit on behalf of an undetermined number of commercial customers who claim they were unfairly charged up to 26% in fuel surcharges. Blacklock's Reporter said Canada Post had argued the charges were standard in the delivery industry and sought to have the case thrown out.
#3 News of Week
Report warns of growing Muslim Brotherhood influence in Canada, calls for terrorist designation - westernstandard.news A new report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) warns that Canada faces an escalating national security threat from Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated organizations that have embedded themselves across civil society, politics, academia, and finance. |
A new report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) warns that Canada faces an escalating national security threat from Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated organizations that have embedded themselves across civil society, politics, academia, and finance. The report urges the federal government to immediately designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization, citing a broad and troubling infiltration that could expose Canada to future terror attacks.
Featured Guest: The WMR, The “Freedom Bill,” and the Future of Local Government in Manitoba (45 Minutes)
Member Discussion (3)
THIS WEEKS READ
This Week’s Read
WMR Plan 20-50 Critical Review – Slideshow
Ken Drysdale’s evidence-based slideshow on the WMR Plan 20-50 reveals the hidden implications behind the glossy language. A must-read for any engaged Manitoban.
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