Strong communities are built through opportunity, belonging, connection, and stability – values I hear about often from the people of Winnipeg South Centre. Last month’s spring economic update is not just about numbers on a page. It is an opportunity for Canadians to share their priorities and for government to respond to the needs of communities across the country. Through conversations at events, meetings, phone calls, and emails, constituents regularly tell me what matters most to them, and their voices shape the work we do in Ottawa.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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