As the Skibicki trial comes to a close and the landfill search for the murdered, missing Indigenous women ramps up, The Manitoba Government is set to build some preventive measures by monitoring Waste disposal sites and vehicles.
Premier Wab Kinew stated in a news release today that the "government is committed to taking further action by exploring GPS monitoring to help police investigate crimes while ensuring Indigenous lives are given the value and dignity they deserve.”
The first step is finding a qualified service provider with comprehensive knowledge of the waste management industry and technology solutions to review the feasibility study’s recommendations, which included installing video surveillance at the entrances and exits of landfills, and equipping garbage trucks with GPS to track their location and rear-facing cameras to allow operators to see what is being unloaded.
These measures would enhance monitoring for offenses like those committed against Marcedes Myran, Morgan Harris, and Rebecca Contois.
The premier noted that the assessment for these monitoring projects should be complete by the summer of 2025.
