Opposition New Democrats are coming under scrutiny for holding an outdoor news conference that attracted a large crowd during the COVID-19 pandemic.The provincial Justice Department said in a brief statement Tuesday that investigations are underway into what happened on Sunday outside Manitoba Hydro headquarters in downtown Winnipeg.
NDP looking to block bill party says diminishes utility board’s power The NDP called the news conference to announce it planned to delay the passage of a bill that would raise hydro rates and change the Public Utilities Board.The party had given advance notice to the union that represents striking Hydro workers and photos from the event show several dozen people gathered behind and around NDP Leader Wab.