Kinew promising crackdown on criminals in latest campaign trail announcement
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Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew says if he becomes the next premier, he and the NDP will go after serious criminals.
Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew says if he becomes the next premier, he and the NDP will go after serious criminals.
Speaking at a news conference in Tuxedo Wednesday, Kinew pledged he will be tough on crime, while also helping people with addictions.
"I will never defund the police," Kinew said. "I will bring the hammer down on drug dealers and I will offer to people living with addictions a real chance to stay alive."
If he becomes premier, Kinew said an NDP government would bring in legislation forcing drug dealers and gangsters to explain how they got their large homes and expensive cars, and if they can't, they would be held accountable.
Chris Adams, an adjunct professor of political studies at the University of Manitoba, said it's no surprise that Kinew is sharing his anti-crime approach.
"South Winnipeg, other parts of Winnipeg, are battleground and he wants to convince the swing voters that if they elect the NDP, that the NDP will also be tough on crime," said Adams.
Also while speaking Wednesday, Kinew accused the Progressive Conservatives of using divisive messaging on crime, hinting race is playing a part in his opponent's strategy.
