Opposition PCs call for investigation into bullying claim against Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew [Video]

Manitoba’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling for an independent investigation into claims Premier Wab Kinew is a toxic leader and bully after allegations raised by a former member of Kinew’s NDP team who was kicked out of caucus this week.

“These are shocking revelations and behaviours that are unbecoming of any premier, though not a surprise,” Wayne Ewasko, the interim leader of the Opposition party, told reporters Tuesday, a day after MLA Mark Wasyliw called Kinew a dysfunctional leader who pressures, bullies and demeans those who disagree with him.

Wasyliw, a criminal defence lawyer who has maintained his practice after being elected to the legislature, made the comments after being booted from the NDP caucus Monday.

Wasyliw was removed because a partner at the law firm where he works is representing convicted sex offender and disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, which signifies a “failure to demonstrate good judgment” on Wasyliw’s …