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601 videosWinnipeg Votes 2026 continues on U Multicultural Channel as host Graham McDonald sits down with Chloe Wowryk Bakker, candidate for school trustee in Ward 4 of the River East Transcona School Division.
In this in-depth election interview, Chloe Wowryk Bakker discusses her vision for public education, student engagement, responsible budgeting, mental health supports, newcomer student integration, school safety, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in classrooms.
Drawing on her experience as a small business owner, psychology graduate, and parent of three children currently attending schools in the division, Bakker explains why she believes strong communication between trustees, families, and schools should be a cornerstone of educational leadership.
One of the most notable moments of the conversation comes when she argues that generative AI should not play a significant role in younger-year classrooms. “Children have this beautiful draw to creating,” she says. “If we don't harness that and allow them to create without running it through a machine, they will lose that desire to do so.”
The discussion also explores inclusion policies, support for students with additional needs, transportation challenges, budget pressures, cybersecurity concerns, and how the division can better serve newcomer families entering Manitoba's education system.
If you're a voter in River East Transcona School Division Ward 4, East St. Paul, or St. Clements, this conversation offers an opportunity to hear directly from one of the candidates seeking your support in the 2026 municipal election.
0:00 Why Chloe Says AI Doesn’t Belong in Young Classrooms
1:18 The Mom of Three Taking Her Fight to the School Board
2:03 The Policy Debate Dividing Parents Across Ward 4
3:04 Why Chloe Would Defend the Division’s Gender Inclusion Policy
3:38 Her 4-Part Plan for Students, Staff, Communication & Spending
5:43 The Simple Idea That Could Make Trustees More Accountable
6:50 Where School Budget Dollars Should Stop Being Wasted
8:22 The Growing Mental Health Challenge Facing Schools
12:27 The Heartwarming Story of Newcomer Students Finding Belonging
14:25 Her Strong Warning About AI Replacing Real Learning
Disclaimer: As part of U Multicultural’s 2026 Winnipeg Municipal Election Coverage, candidates were invited to share messages with our audience. The views expressed in this article are the candidate’s own, and this article does not constitute an endorsement by U Multicultural.