Winnipeg City Council Muzzles Winnipeg Taxpayers

[Opinion] Winnipeg City Council Muzzles Winnipeg Taxpayers

Let’s be blunt: Winnipeg City council isn’t a corporate boardroom. It isn’t a private club. It’s supposed to be the place where the people’s voice matters. Cutting down public speaking time may not seem like a big deal to some, but in a city where crime is rising, businesses are leaving, taxes are climbing, and infrastructure is crumbling — reducing public participation is the last thing any serious government should be doing.