Achi news desk-
Premier Wab Kinnew and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre met in the Manitoba legislature Thursday afternoon.
Poilievre is in Winnipeg to speak at the RBC Convention Center for the ‘Tax Axis’ rally.
He said he spoke with Kinew about his “common sense” plan for the country, adding that the two share similar goals on some topics.
“He has focused on making energy more affordable. So he has said he wants to exempt Manitoba from the carbon tax, and I agree with that I want to exempt everyone from the carbon tax,” said Poilievre.
He said they were also talking about building more roads and working on creating more economic development.
The federal Conservative leader said he enjoyed spending time with Kinew.
“I’m obviously a Conservative, he’s obviously a New Democrat, but that doesn’t mean we can’t share our priorities and have good conversations together. So I think it’s a good meeting.”
Poilievre was also asked about the recent decision by the federal and provincial governments to contribute $20 million each to fund the search for a landfill in the Winnipeg area for two missing aboriginal women. Their remains are believed to be in the landfill.
Poilievre said he supports the money for the search.
“I can’t even imagine what these families are going through. All of us would agree that if we had a loved one missing, we would be in government to do everything in their power to find the remains. “
He followed that up with his plan to reform the justice system so repeat offenders don’t end up back on the street.
“We will keep the most dangerous people behind bars to protect our most vulnerable people from those heinous crimes.”
Poilievre plans to meet with Manitoba PCs as well on his trip to the province, and added that he is open to meeting with any provincial leader, from any party, if they are interested in common sense conversations.
