Winnipeg, MB – The following statement is being issued on behalf of all members of Winnipeg’s City Council:
“Images of hate and racism, such as Nazi symbols, were on public display over the weekend in Canadian cities including Ottawa and Winnipeg.
Members of Winnipeg’s City Council are united in condemning such images being displayed in our community. We urge all Winnipeggers to keep working to build a safe and inclusive community that protects and promotes human rights.”
Mayor Brian Bowman
Councillor Matt Allard
Councillor Jeff Browaty
Councillor Markus Chambers
Councillor Ross Eadie
Councillor Cindy Gilroy
Councillor Scott Gillingham
Councillor Kevin Klein
Councillor Janice Lukes
Councillor Brian Mayes
Councillor Shawn Nason
Councillor John Orlikow
Councillor Sherri Rollins
Councillor Vivian Santos
Councillor Jason Schreyer
Councillor Devi Sharma
Winnipeggers experiencing hate speech in any of its forms are encouraged to contact the City of Winnipeg Police non-emergency line at 204-986-6222 or visit a Service Centre to report.