Earlier this week saw the Manitoba Conservative Caucus Retreat visit the Onanole area for the annual event. The interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, The Honourable Candice Bergen, had great things to say about the choice of location.
‘Well, it is one of the most beautiful areas in Manitoba. We all say this is a little treasure that I think if all of Canada knew about, they would be here in droves," said Bergen. "It’s just obviously a beautiful area, a wonderful place to be in the summer. But an important area. There’s a lot that’s going on in, the National Park here is important in terms of the work it does: conservation, strong environment work."
During the retreat, Bergen had this to say when asked what had been the most talked about topic.
"We’ve been doing a lot of talking about inflation and the effect that it’s having. Certainly, the price of gas, the price of food, the cost of things going up. Even has an impact when we’re talking about providing support to people who are vulnerable or in need of help," offered Bergen. "The people who need help in our province and in these communities is really going up. Whether it’s food banks or other kinds of support it’s going up and it’s putting a strain on everybody."
She also added that the government’s 30% fertilizer reduction target was the subject of meetings and discussion.
When Parliament resumes in September, Bergen said the party is excited for the announcement of their new leader on September 10th and to hold the government accountable while offering positive solutions.
