Manitoba opposition leader rejects accusation he would defund police
“And that would free up law enforcement resources to respond to the law enforcement calls.”
Crime has become a major topic in provincial politics in recent months. Winnipeg has seen a record number of homicides this year, including the deaths of four Indigenous women, allegedly at the hands of a serial killer. At the same time, calls to cut police funding have grown. In the recent Winnipeg mayoral election, some candidates promised they would freeze or reduce police funding and redirect money to social programs that could address some of the root causes of crime, such as poverty and homelessness.
Kinew said he understands concerns about public safety and accused the Progressive Conservatives of adding to the problem by cutting some social programs.“Certainly there is an important role for law enforcement to play when we’re talking about safety in the community,” Kinew said. “And I think one of the things that’s really been overlooked under the PCs is this is all happening under their watch.
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