Thread by @Emily_Leedham_

My latest for @pressprogress:

Manitoba gov't gave $50 million worth of COVID-19 emergency contracts to a group of companies linked to a secretive religious sect.

A number of the companies operate out of the same building near Wpg’s airport.

pressprogress.ca/manitoba-gover… #mbpoli

BC based oil company Klondike Lubricants, whose founders are members of the Plymouth Brethren, received a $2 million PPE contract from the Ontario gov't in addition to a 70k contract in Manitoba. #mbpoli #onpoli

pressprogress.ca/doug-fords-gov…

Plymouth Brethren members have a history of secretive political campaigns, despite the PB policy that members do not vote.

Brethren members donated thousands to a 3rd party org that ran attack ads against the federal Liberals in 2019. #mbpoli #cdnpoli
pressprogress.ca/members-of-a-c…

The Plymouth Brethren were the subject of a recent @City_tv documentary where ex-members say they were cut off from families and friends.

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church denies it is a "cult" and the allegations of ex-members. #mbpoli

https://twitter.com/CityCristinaH/status/1506991747968212994?t=kSAAbSL1lq7IUHAjRAu65g&s=19

The Plymouth Brethren were also the subject of a 2014 @WinnipegNews investigation that highlighted PB's presence in Winnipeg and Stonewall, including their large network of small businesses.
#mbpoli #cdnpoli
winnipegfreepress.com/local/The-clos…

The Plymouth Brethren also have a charitable arm called the Rapid Relief Team that has partnered with the Winnipeg Police and other police departments across Canada. #mbpoli #cdnpoli
pressprogress.ca/winnipeg-polic…

Earlier this year, @thetimes reported other companies linked to the Plymouth Brethren obtained £2 billion worth of UK PPE contracts. #mbpoli #cdnpoli

https://twitter.com/thetimes/status/1489958628660592651?t=Z8FZMbZcz8Qp0OL6SPzb5w&s=19

Clarification: Klondike Lubricants received two Manitoba emergency contracts totaling about 70k, not one contract for 70k. #mbpoli