Russia has invaded Ukraine. It is heartbreaking.

My heart breaks for Ukraine. Eighty-nine years ago, in the winter of 1932-1933, was the Holodomor, a famine in Ukraine which is today recognized by Ukraine, Canada and other countries as a genocide of the Ukrainian people carried out by the Soviet government. Somewhere between 3.5 and 10 million people died in Ukraine. Today in the winter of 2022-2023, Russia has invaded Ukraine. People in Ukraine face almost impossible odds, but we hope for them and we in Canada must do what we can to support people in Ukraine. Manitoba Liberals yesterday called for an early return of the Manitoba Legislature to debate and discuss the situation with all MLAs being able to contribute their ideas. The early return of the Legislature has been rejected, but we will have a matter of urgent importance - dealing with the situation in Ukraine - brought forward on Wednesday March 2, the second day of our session. It is not soon enough, but it will have to do.

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Comparison between Manitoba and South Dakota shows dramatic impact of Physical Distancing

Manitoba implemented physical distancing measures in mid-March. South Dakota has still not made physical distancing mandatory. The result is a dramatic difference in the incidence of covid-19 viral infections between the two jurisdictions. This graph shows the number of people with Covid-19 infections from March 27 to April 14. Manitoba ( red line ) started leveling off about April 4 and has seen only a small increase in Covid-19 infections since then. South Dakota ( blue line ) has seen a dramatic increase in Covid-19 infections since April 4. Those who are skeptical of the impact of physical distancing in Manitoba should look at this graph! Data are from the Johns Hopkins daily tabulations

Pushing for safe consumption sites and safe supply to reduce overdose deaths

On Monday June 20th, Thomas Linner of the Manitoba Health Coalition, Arlene Last-Kolb Regional Director of Moms Stop the Harm and Winnipeg City Councillor Sherri Rollins were at the Manitoba Legislature to advocate for better measures to reduce deaths from drug overdoses, most particularly for safe consumption sites and for a safe supply, measures which can reduce overdose deaths.

Being able to participate matters - Let’s build a more inclusive, accessible Manitoba

Too often, our homes, buildings, and outdoor spaces are designed without sufficient consideration given to how they will impact little people, those with large bodies, or those with disabilities. Manitoba should become a leader in designing and building new structures so they’re comfortable and accessible to all. Further, the province needs to do more to adapt our existing infrastructure, so that it meets everyone’s needs. The design of our built environment makes daily living a challenge for too many. A friend, who uses a wheelchair, must call ahead wherever she goes to ensure she can enter a restaurant, store, salon, etc. A young person in River Heights has a struggle each fall to make sure that with his cerebral palsy he is able to get the support he needs to do well in school. A large-bodied man I know has been bedridden for five months because he lacks access to a usable lift or wheelchair. Samantha Trubyk, President of the Little People ...

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