As Winnipeg police continue to investigate fires and acts of vandalism at the constituency offices of two MLAs in recent weeks, some political science experts worry the incidents will deter Indigenous women from seeking public office over safety concerns.
On Tuesday — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's constituency office in West Kildonan was hit by fire. The blaze came just over a week after the office's windows were smashed.
The North End constituency office of Housing Minister Bernadette Smith has seen four fires since August.
Winnipeg police's major crimes unit is investigating the blazes at both offices. Officials have not confirmed whether they believe the fires were intentionally set.
A recent fire caused extensive damage at Fontaine's constituency office.
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