According to our MP, Niki Ashton, the economy is a top concern for 2018.

In a recent release, Ashton said that the governments’ response to the uncertain economic times, specifically with Vale here in Thompson, is negligent at best. She went on to say that they (the Federal Government) are directly responsible in some cases, like the Churchill debacle.

She then criticized the Provincial government, saying that they put a great deal of effort into chasing jobs with Amazon, but do virtually nothing to help save jobs in the north.

Ashton concluded by saying that she will be calling for action in the region, and that the country, and region, needs an economic strategy and action to reverse job loss, support traditional industries, and create new jobs for young people today and tomorrow.

You can read the full report here.