Canada must act now to leverage the Manitoba advantage

A century ago, Canadians faced uncertainty by looking to the centre of the continent, recognizing its potential, and building boldly. That moment has returned.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, pictured at the NDP leadership convention in Winnipeg on March 29, 2026, has been pushing for the expansion of the Port of Churchill as part of a trade corridor through northern Manitoba and wants liquefied natural gas shipped out of Churchill. The Hill Times photograph by Matthew Merkel

Opinion

BY BRAM STRAIN, CARLY EDMUNDSON

April 27, 2026

WINNIPEG—Today’s converging geopolitical and economic pressures may be unprecedented in the modern era, but they echo the challenges faced by this country’s leaders in the early 20th century.

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