Former Manitoba MP Candice Bergen says comments out of context in leaked recording – Winnipeg | 24CA News
An audio recording obtained by the Manitoba NDP social gathering spotlight feedback made by former MP Candice Bergen, who acknowledged that many younger individuals have been brainwashed by training establishments.
Bergen, co-chair of the provincial Progressive Conservative social gathering election marketing campaign, spoke at a personal social gathering occasion on the legislature on Wednesday evening. In the 24-second recording, she additionally mentioned that many younger persons are “entitled” and “disengaged” in politics, feeling they don’t have to “do anything” as a result of it could not matter anyway.
The New Democrats, in a press launch on May 25, mentioned the feedback have been offensive and a direct assault on public training within the province. MLA Lisa Naylor additionally wrote that “schools and educators do not brainwash kids, they educate them.”
In response, Bergen launched an announcement on May 26 stating that she commends “young, service-driven people for their willingness to stand up for what they believe, even when they may receive negativity from their peers.” She additional famous that her statements have been taken out of context.
“What they (the NDP) aren’t providing in their recording is the admiration I shared for all young people who get involved into politics – regardless of political stripe. Many young people are discouraged from openly political in a multitude of settings,” she wrote.
“(…) I am extremely concerned that youth – who look up to political leaders could possibly have an NDP premier with a history of half-truths, violence against women and issues with his temper that still come through today. While some people may want to shove that reality under the rug, I simply can’t stand idle and pretend that it’s OK.”
Bergen is the previous federal interim Conservative chief in 2022. She resigned her seat within the House of Commons final February and has since joined the Manitoba PC’s forward of fall’s provincial election.
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