Ben Carr
@bencarrwpg.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre. Educator. Prairie Kid. 🌾
Weekly update for the week of February 2 to 8:
✅ Gave a speech on strengthening legislation to protect first responders.
✅ Government announced new EV rebates and tariff relief for the auto sector.
✅ Met with Mayor Knack of Edmonton to discuss shared priorities and national unity.
✅ Gave a speech on strengthening legislation to protect first responders.
✅ Government announced new EV rebates and tariff relief for the auto sector.
✅ Met with Mayor Knack of Edmonton to discuss shared priorities and national unity.
February 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Weekly update for the week of February 2 to 8:
✅ Gave a speech on strengthening legislation to protect first responders.
✅ Government announced new EV rebates and tariff relief for the auto sector.
✅ Met with Mayor Knack of Edmonton to discuss shared priorities and national unity.
✅ Gave a speech on strengthening legislation to protect first responders.
✅ Government announced new EV rebates and tariff relief for the auto sector.
✅ Met with Mayor Knack of Edmonton to discuss shared priorities and national unity.
As a former teacher, I love getting to visit schools as an MP. Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of visiting students at Ralph Maybank School and Harrow School to help them celebrate I Love to Read Month.
February 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM
As a former teacher, I love getting to visit schools as an MP. Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of visiting students at Ralph Maybank School and Harrow School to help them celebrate I Love to Read Month.
Wishing Team Canada, especially the 5 athletes from Manitoba, the best of luck as the 2026 Olympic Winter Games kick off in Milano Cortina!
February 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Wishing Team Canada, especially the 5 athletes from Manitoba, the best of luck as the 2026 Olympic Winter Games kick off in Milano Cortina!
I had the chance to speak in the House of Commons yesterday about aspects of our judicial reform bill that will bring in stronger penalties for people who commit crimes against health care workers, paramedics, firefighters, & police officers. Check out my full speech here: youtu.be/pJiRcMfUcPM?...
February 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I had the chance to speak in the House of Commons yesterday about aspects of our judicial reform bill that will bring in stronger penalties for people who commit crimes against health care workers, paramedics, firefighters, & police officers. Check out my full speech here: youtu.be/pJiRcMfUcPM?...
Yesterday, I sat down with Mayor Knack of Edmonton, in my capacity as Chair of the Prairie North Caucus.
We discussed the issues that matter to Edmontonians, Winnipeggers, and all residents of Canada's Prairie provinces, as well as the importance of national unity at this time of global rupture.
We discussed the issues that matter to Edmontonians, Winnipeggers, and all residents of Canada's Prairie provinces, as well as the importance of national unity at this time of global rupture.
February 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Yesterday, I sat down with Mayor Knack of Edmonton, in my capacity as Chair of the Prairie North Caucus.
We discussed the issues that matter to Edmontonians, Winnipeggers, and all residents of Canada's Prairie provinces, as well as the importance of national unity at this time of global rupture.
We discussed the issues that matter to Edmontonians, Winnipeggers, and all residents of Canada's Prairie provinces, as well as the importance of national unity at this time of global rupture.
Thanks to members of the Winnipeg South Sikh Centre for welcoming my colleagues Randeep Sarai, Terry Duguid, and me to the Gurudwara for a productive discussion on community safety this weekend.
February 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Thanks to members of the Winnipeg South Sikh Centre for welcoming my colleagues Randeep Sarai, Terry Duguid, and me to the Gurudwara for a productive discussion on community safety this weekend.
February is Black History Month - a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black communities.
February 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
February is Black History Month - a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black communities.
My weekly recap from the first week back at Parliament.
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
My weekly recap from the first week back at Parliament.
Today is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. We honour the memory of the six Muslim Canadians who were killed and the 19 others who were injured in the 2017 terrorist attack in Québec in Sainte-Foy.
January 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Today is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. We honour the memory of the six Muslim Canadians who were killed and the 19 others who were injured in the 2017 terrorist attack in Québec in Sainte-Foy.
As Flag Day approaches, the Government of Canada has launched the Community Flag Bearers Contest to recognize community members who bring to life the values embodies by the Canadian Flag. Nominees are being accepted from now until February 15.
Nominate here: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Nominate here: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
As Flag Day approaches, the Government of Canada has launched the Community Flag Bearers Contest to recognize community members who bring to life the values embodies by the Canadian Flag. Nominees are being accepted from now until February 15.
Nominate here: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Nominate here: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It honours the memory of the 6 million Jews and many others murdered by the Nazis. It also marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Allied forces in 1945.
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It honours the memory of the 6 million Jews and many others murdered by the Nazis. It also marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Allied forces in 1945.
Today our government announced new measures to make life more affordable for Canadians. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.
Learn more here: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
#Affordability #CanadaStrong
Learn more here: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
#Affordability #CanadaStrong
Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to make groceries and other essentials more affordable for Canadians
Our plan is moving Canada’s economy from reliance to resilience, though some of the biggest long-term payoffs of this transformation will take time to be felt.
www.pm.gc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Today our government announced new measures to make life more affordable for Canadians. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.
Learn more here: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
#Affordability #CanadaStrong
Learn more here: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
#Affordability #CanadaStrong
Extremely productive day of meetings in Ottawa with the PM & our Caucus. I’m incredibly proud of the PM’s leadership which is underpinned by our government’s steadfast commitment to diversifying trade, protecting our sovereignty, & upholding Canadian values during this time of rupture in the world.
January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Extremely productive day of meetings in Ottawa with the PM & our Caucus. I’m incredibly proud of the PM’s leadership which is underpinned by our government’s steadfast commitment to diversifying trade, protecting our sovereignty, & upholding Canadian values during this time of rupture in the world.
It’s Winter Carnival season in Winnipeg South Centre! Great time this afternoon with constituents at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre. It was a great turnout and showcased the diversity and spirit of our riding beautifully. #WinterCarnival
January 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
It’s Winter Carnival season in Winnipeg South Centre! Great time this afternoon with constituents at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre. It was a great turnout and showcased the diversity and spirit of our riding beautifully. #WinterCarnival
It was nice to spend time with congregants at Shaarey Zedek this morning for celebration, reflection, and common purpose.
It has been a difficult week for them and the broader community following several antisemitic attacks.
It has been a difficult week for them and the broader community following several antisemitic attacks.
January 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM
It was nice to spend time with congregants at Shaarey Zedek this morning for celebration, reflection, and common purpose.
It has been a difficult week for them and the broader community following several antisemitic attacks.
It has been a difficult week for them and the broader community following several antisemitic attacks.
Today is the 6th anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752, a tragedy that claimed 176 lives, including 8 members from Winnipeg’s Iranian community. My thoughts today are with the victims’ families and loved ones, who continue to bear the weight of this loss.
January 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Today is the 6th anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752, a tragedy that claimed 176 lives, including 8 members from Winnipeg’s Iranian community. My thoughts today are with the victims’ families and loved ones, who continue to bear the weight of this loss.
My statement on recent targeted hate events in Winnipeg.
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
My statement on recent targeted hate events in Winnipeg.
Yet again, antisemitic graffiti in an act of hate targeted directly at Winnipeg’s Jewish community occurred this weekend.
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Yet again, antisemitic graffiti in an act of hate targeted directly at Winnipeg’s Jewish community occurred this weekend.
Happy New Year Winnipeg South Centre!
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Happy New Year Winnipeg South Centre!
Don’t forget to make use of the Canada Strong Pass this winter! Until January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to the
⭐️Canadian Museum for Human Rights
⭐️The Winnipeg Art Gallery - Qaumajaq
⭐️The Manitoba Museum
⭐️All National Parks and Historic Sites
Choose Canada this winter! #CanadaStrong
⭐️Canadian Museum for Human Rights
⭐️The Winnipeg Art Gallery - Qaumajaq
⭐️The Manitoba Museum
⭐️All National Parks and Historic Sites
Choose Canada this winter! #CanadaStrong
December 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Don’t forget to make use of the Canada Strong Pass this winter! Until January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to the
⭐️Canadian Museum for Human Rights
⭐️The Winnipeg Art Gallery - Qaumajaq
⭐️The Manitoba Museum
⭐️All National Parks and Historic Sites
Choose Canada this winter! #CanadaStrong
⭐️Canadian Museum for Human Rights
⭐️The Winnipeg Art Gallery - Qaumajaq
⭐️The Manitoba Museum
⭐️All National Parks and Historic Sites
Choose Canada this winter! #CanadaStrong
Merry Christmas Winnipeg South Centre!
December 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Merry Christmas Winnipeg South Centre!
I always value time spent with Scott Oake. His vision, compassion, and tenacity save lives everyday at the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I always value time spent with Scott Oake. His vision, compassion, and tenacity save lives everyday at the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.
It is always a pleasure to spend time with members of Winnipeg’s Iranian community. Last night was a gathering to celebrate Yalda - which marks the winter solstice.
Wishing everyone in the community a Happy Yalda and New Year ahead.
Wishing everyone in the community a Happy Yalda and New Year ahead.
December 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It is always a pleasure to spend time with members of Winnipeg’s Iranian community. Last night was a gathering to celebrate Yalda - which marks the winter solstice.
Wishing everyone in the community a Happy Yalda and New Year ahead.
Wishing everyone in the community a Happy Yalda and New Year ahead.
Congratulations to the Winnipeg Section of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada on their 100th anniversary! Since 1925, the council has embodied the Jewish principle of tikkun olam, or repairing the world, through education, service and social action.
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Congratulations to the Winnipeg Section of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada on their 100th anniversary! Since 1925, the council has embodied the Jewish principle of tikkun olam, or repairing the world, through education, service and social action.