Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham expressed support for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis related to armed U.S. immigration agents and civil rights abuses, notably the recent shooting death of Renee Good. Gillingham emphasized the need for peace and reflected on the changing global landscape, noting the implications for Canada-U.S. relations. He is preparing Winnipeg for potential challenges, including an influx of U.S. residents seeking refuge. Gillingham’s remarks followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum highlighting the breakdown of the international rules-based order.
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