WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has once again placed himself at the center of a national firestorm, following a blistering and deeply personal statement posted to his social media platforms late this week. In a departure from the measured language typically favored by provincial leaders, Kinew issued an unapologetically blunt ultimatum: he is officially closing the door on any effort to find common ground with the supporters of American political figure Donald Trump.
The Statement That Divided a Nation

A Departure from Traditional Governance
Immediate Backlash and Support

