Mateo Vaca Talbot

Today it has been the honour of the NDP caucus to bring Mateo Vaca Talbot to Province House. November 1st is Take Our Kids To Work Day for many students, including Mateo, who is in Grade 9 at École Mer et Monde. Instead of going off to work with his parents, Mateo wanted to come to work with us.

Like our MLAs, Mateo shares a deep sense of justice, fairness, and equity. Even at the young age of 14, he has shown a keen interest in politics. He has been known to treat elections like his own personal Super Bowl, often complete with themed snacks. Most recently he celebrated Wab Kinew's historic win in Manitoba.

While Mateo still isn't quite sure what he wants to study after school, it's clear that the path will include politics in some form, whether it is law, policy, or journalism. When he isn't watching election results from across the world in all levels of government, he also enjoys speed skating and Capoeira. I would ask all members to please join me in welcoming Mateo again to the House.