It’s time to end the silence of Elections Manitoba: Lamoureux

WINNIPEG – Inkster MLA Kevin Lamoureux is calling for an overhaul of the secretive manner in which Elections Manitoba conducts investigations on behalf of the public.

“Right now it is illegal for Elections Manitoba to provide any details about investigations it is conducting and that is wrong,” Lamoureux said.  “The public interest is not being well served and the NDP Maple’s nomination is an excellent example of why we need to change the system.  To this day all we have is hearsay that the accused was innocent of all wrong-doings. I have yet to see once piece of paper that shows that the Premier’s staff person was cleared of any wrong doing.”

The Liberal bill, Bill 207 – The Elections Amendment and Elections Finances Amendment act, will ensure that information about investigations undertaken by Elections Manitoba is available to the public.

“I believe the public has a right to know about what Elections Manitoba is investigating.” Lamoureux said.