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Manitoba finance minister says he won't engage in 'hypothetical talk' of possible U.S. hydro tariffs
The Manitoba government and officials at Manitoba Hydro say it's too early to discuss the potential fallout from tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.
Work underway on new bill to fight election interference: Manitoba premier
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at protecting provincial elections from foreign interference, forged images and videos, and other issues that could unfairly affect the vote
Kinew would consider financial aid if Trump follows through on tariff threat
Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for Manitobans affected by tariffs or other actions that might be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump.
'I'm never alone': Increased security has become new normal for Manitoba politicians
The days when a Manitoba premier could ride a bicycle to work alone and unworried about their security seem like a long time ago.
Doubts raised on efficacy of NDP government's proposed Manitoba Hydro rate freeze
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a rate freeze on electricity in 2025 is achievable, despite another forecasted financial loss at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro.
Manitoba's equalization payments going up more than $300M, but smaller jump than last year
The Manitoba government is set to receive $337 million more in equalization payments from the federal government in the next fiscal year. The total of more than $4.6 billion is a 7.7 per cent increase over this year's level and follows a 24 per cent jump from last year.
Popularity persists for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, but expert says 'hard choices' coming
While his government remains popular, a political analyst says Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has yet to show a plan to control spending in order to balance the budget by 2027 as promised and end a long series of deficits for the province.
Applications for revamped Manitoba health card pushed to January, premier says
The Manitoba government's plan to replace paper health cards with more durable and modern plastic ones is running a bit behind schedule.
Improved cybersecurity, better financial reporting needed from province: Manitoba auditor general
Manitoba's auditor general is calling for better cybersecurity at the province's main health-care planning body and better financial reporting from the provincial government.
Fiscal update leaves pundit puzzled over how Manitoba will balance budget before next election
Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the NDP government remains committed to balancing the budget before the next election, but a veteran political analyst says the path to balance is muddy, especially after cost overruns this year.