Submitted by James Bezan
Selkirk, MB – James Bezan, Shadow Minister for National Defence and Member of Parliament for Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman today issued a statement on the weak Speech from the Throne made Wednesday by Trudeau’s Liberal government:
“Justin Trudeau had an opportunity to put Canada on a real path forward through the pandemic and help those Canadians who desperately need it. But he failed to do so and is leaving Canadians behind once again.
“In his Speech from the Throne, Justin Trudeau failed to mention Manitoba, veterans, or the Canadian Armed Forces. He failed to deliver a plan to help the millions of Canadians who are struggling. He didn’t commit to increase health transfers – the provinces’ top ask. In fact, he’s done nothing but waste six weeks so that he could hide from his ethical scandals.
“There are still a number of major concerns Justin Trudeau needs to answer for. For example, why is Canada falling behind our allies when it comes to COVID-19 testing? Other countries continue to safely offer home testing and online kits. And where is the plan to deal with a second wave? We can’t accept an economic shutdown as the only solution.
“People here in Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman deserve a plan now. They need to know their federal government is working for them, not against them.
“I’m really proud to be part of a strong team, led by Erin O’Toole, that is offering a serious, compassionate and ethical government-in-waiting. Conservatives have the best interests of Canadians at heart. I know that our country can overcome adversity together, and we can emerge from the COVID era stronger and more united than ever before.”
