Join us for an action packed week as UMCC is proud to introduce a series of high profile speakers to the University of Manitoba campus. We are pleased to announce the following individuals:
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Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Politcs Mr. Bezan has been a Member of Parliament since 2004 and represents the riding of Selkirk-Interlake. We are pleased to have him present on the issues of agriculture, environment, and rural politics. If you would like additional information please visit his website here. |
Tough on Crime Mr. Towes is one of Manitoba's most prominent faces in Ottawa. He is currently the President of the Treasury Board and served as Canada's Attorney General along with numerous other portfolios. While at the U of M he will be presenting on the Conservative's tough on crime agenda. Additional information available here. |
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Development of Western Canada Mrs. Yelich joined the Conservative Party of Canada in 2000 when she took on the position of Member of Parliament for Blackstrap. We look forward to having her present on the development of Western Canada. More information can be located here. |
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Aboriginal Rights Mr. Bruinooge has been an advocate of Aboriginal Rights ever since being elected in 2006. He proudly represents Winnipeg South and was one of only three Aborignal candidates to run for the Conservative party in the 2004 election. Mr. Bruinooge will be giving a presentation on Aboriginal Rights. More information here. |
Israel Mr. Morantz is currently a lawyer practicing here in Winnipeg and is seeking the nomination to be the Progressive Conservative candidate in River Heights. He will be presenting on the topic of Israel.
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Human Trafficking Ms. Smith served with Gary Filmon and the PC party in the 1999 provincial election where she served for four years. She was elected as the MP for Kildonan-St. Paul riding in 2004. Since then she has worked on introducing legislation and is passionate about protecting women and childens' rights. She will be discussing her work in ending human trafficking. More information here. |
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Tuition Freeze and Canadian Universities The Frontier Centre is an organization that works to address and represent issues that are unique to the Prairies and Western Canada. They work as a group to advance the good of the whole country, contribute useful information to the public as well as advocate and strenghten democracy in Canada. During their appearance at the U of M, representatives will be presenting on the issue of tuition freezes and Canadian universities. More information on the Frontier Centre can be found here. |
