This week I was appointed as the new minister of infrastructure and transportation. As minister I will be working on priorities throughout the province including many here in Northern Manitoba.
As minister I will be directly be responsible for the construction of the new UCN campus in Thompson and the upgraded campus in The Pas. I will be making sure we move ahead on what will be one of the largest provincial investments ever in Thompson and the North.
I will be responsible for continuing to invest in our Northern road network. I will be working hard to ensure the North gets the attention it deserves.
I will be working on both rail and bus service issues that are critical to Northerners.
I will be working to promote the Port of Churchill. There is huge potential for the port to have a greatly enhanced role.
I will be working to enhance our airports in the North.
I will be working to ensure we receive our fair share of infrastructure funding for everything from sewer and water to recreation.
Infrastructure and Transportation is fundamentally about building. I look forward to working hard to build a better Northern Manitoba and a better Manitoba.
