A new toolkit aimed at addressing anti-government hate is now being rolled out to municipalities across Manitoba.

 

The resource was developed through the Association of Manitoba Municipalities in partnership with the Strong Cities Network, following growing concerns about harassment and hostility directed at local leaders and municipal staff.

 

The toolkit was officially launched after discussions at the Strong Cities Network Global Summit in Toronto, where municipal leaders from across Canada and beyond shared similar concerns.

 

City of Thompson councillor and AMM president Kathy Valentino tells us why having this toolkit is so important for city officials and workers.

 

"The anti government hate, harassment and the bullying, it has to stop. We have to be strong about it and as municipal elected officals, we have to stand up for people that are facing this, we have to talk about it and we have to support those that are going through it."