As the beginning of school is about a week-and-a-half away, the Leader of the Manitoba NDP spoke to Arctic Radio about what they would like to see the government do to ensure that schools are prepared for in-class learning.

Wab Kinew says the New Democrats would like to see the PCs invest in schools more, such as renting or building more spaces for classrooms, capping the maximum number of students to 15, and having more buses on the road so that students can get to and from school safely.

Kinew explains that access to technology is another aspect the government should be giving more attention to, especially in the north.

Kinew goes on to say that the government can act through the school divisions to ensure every student has access to technology should remote learning resume this upcoming school year, but should also invest more into improving cell and broadband coverage in the province.

Tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10 for the full interview with Kinew.