Summary of Klein is Questioned by Al Wiebe

00:00:00 - 00:25:00

Klein discusses his thoughts on housing, poverty, and crime in Winnipeg. He believes that the city could do a better job of providing affordable housing, and that more focus should be placed on training officers to handle situations. He also discusses his vision for City Hall, and how he believes that the first priority should be the people.

• 00:00:00 Klein discusses his political career, background, and experience with homelessness and poverty in Winnipeg. He believes that the city could do a better job of providing housing that is geared to income levels, and that the federal government's housing initiative is doing a good job of distributing money.
• 00:05:00 Klein is questioned about his perspective on how to improve the low income housing situation in Winnipeg. He believes that there are other ways that the city can help, and that organizations providing affordable housing should be charged based on income.
• 00:10:00 The first candidate in the Winnipeg mayoral election, Jenny Klein, discusses her thoughts on housing and how to improve the situation in the city. Klein suggests charging fees to people who invest in vacant properties, and establishing stricter policies on what counts as affordable housing. She also points out that a large proportion of the population is living in poverty, and argues that affordable housing should be seen as more than just a low-income housing option.
• 00:15:00 Klein discusses how crime is an important issue to address, but notes that it is difficult to make a 10-point plan when government involvement can impede progress. He suggests that more focus be placed on training officers and cadets to better handle situations.
• 00:20:00 Kevin Cohen, who is running for Mayor of Winnipeg, discusses his platform, which includes short-term and long-term solutions for the city. He also discusses his decision to enter the race at the right time, given the current state of the city.
• 00:25:00 Klein discusses the difficulties in repairing the relationship between the city and province, and how both levels of government need to take a deep breath and remember their responsibilities. He also discusses his vision for City Hall - ensuring that the first priority is the people, and not the next election.