Ben Carr @BenCarrwpg

The budget addresses mental health and addictions by supporting local organizations, some of which are located in my riding. -Sunshine House, an overdose prevention site. -@CdnChildProtect, a group that protects youth from online harm. -Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline.

Today I gave a speech, followed by a Q and A on the budget. I focused on the environment, mental health and addictions, reconciliation, and affordability. The entire speech can be found here: youtu.be/QF7ba7-5UBE?si…

Weekly recap: ✅Attended the pierogi supper at Holy Family Ukrainian Church. ✅Visited Vincent Massey Collegiate to meet with students. ✅Met with RAY, a group that provides resources to support young people. ✅Visited with Art Miki.

It was an honour to have been asked by my friends from the Iranian Community of MB to speak at a solidarity rally today. I have joined the community often to denounce the regime in Iran for their atrocious treatment of their citizens and for supporting terror groups like Hamas.

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Great to take in the last perogy supper of the season with friends and neighbours tonight. I especially appreciated the sign for this week! No doubt, we need to be kinder, with a side of perogies to go along with the sentiment.

Growing up, I was fortunate to have Art Miki as my neighbour. In 1988, Art lobbied PM Mulroney to have Canada officially apologize for the internment of Japanese-Canadians during WWII. With Asian Heritage Month approaching, let us remember Art’s lasting contribution to Canada.

The April Pet of the Month is Banner! Wpg South Centre is home to thousands of pets who bring joy to our lives. To celebrate our companions, each month my office will feature one of these pets. If you would like your pet to be featured, send us a dm.

I had a great visit with the South Wpg Seniors Resource Centre today, a non-profit that connects older adults with community resources that assist them with daily living. We are proud to support them with federal programs that enhance the lives of people in Wpg South Centre.

Today I had the pleasure of touring DASCH, an organization that actively fosters inclusivity. They provide a variety of programs to fulfill the needs of people living with intellectual disabilities so that they can live to their full potential.

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Last week in an op-ed, I wrote about a concerning decline in our collective ability to have respectful dialogue while ensuring the credibility of our news sources are upheld as a critical principle informing critical thought. Link to read the full piece:nationalnewswatch.com/2024/04/17/the…

Great afternoon spent with students from Vincent Massey Collegiate! Their passion and curiosity is admirable. I truly value the opportunity to connect with young people in our riding.

Weekly recap: ✅Met with Sunshine House, MB’s only safe consumption site. ✅Met with Mayor @ScottGillingham regarding shared priorities for the city. ✅Alongside @YaaraSaks, attended a research funding announcement at @umanitoba. Visit my IG/FB page to view the full recap.

Great morning with the Wpg South Centre Older Adults Council. This council creates the opportunity for older adults to provide feedback on policy and programs that are of importance to them. It also allows for direct input regarding issues and concerns of older adults.

Passover is a special time for the Jewish community to gather around the table and remember the past, show gratitude for our family and friends, and share hope for the future. Wishing all Jews across Canada a Happy Passover and peaceful Passover.

I’m here with @YaaraSaks, to share key takeaways from the budget that matter to constituents: ✅$500M youth mental health fund that goes directly to community organizations. ✅Combatting the opioid crisis by investing in frontline workers, such as Sunshine House in Winnipeg.

I’m here with @PattyHajdu to share key takeaways from the budget that matter to constituents: $9.5B allocated to funding things that truly matter to Indigenous communities such as: ✅Boosting the capacity of schools. ✅Investing in new schools. ✅Housing.

I’m here with @cafreeland to share key take aways from the budget that matter to constituents: ✅$2.5B in carbon rebates for small businesses. ✅$5B Indigenous loan guarantee program. ✅Dental care program for 9M Canadians. ✅Free diabetes medication and contraception.

As we see a rise of extremism, a diminished quality of public dialogue, and attacks on journalists that discredit them as “radical” - including from Pierre Pollievre - I am sharing my perspective on the importance of critical thought in a dangerous time. nationalnewswatch.com/2024/04/17/the…

It was great to spend time with my friend the National Chief today. We are continuing our investments in Indigenous communities and youth in particular. Over the next few days I will be highlighting the many ways in which our budget supports the residents of Wpg South Centre.

Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation — is a plan to build more homes, faster, make life cost less, and create more good jobs and economic growth shared by all. Because every generation deserve a fair chance at success.