Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister
- The Manitoba budget will include new spending aimed at creating infrastructure jobs and will reduce payroll tax for approximately 1,000 businesses, according to government sources reported by The Canadian Press.
- Finance Minister Adrien Sala stated the budget will focus on building to create jobs and protect the economy from U.S. Tariffs.
- Premier Wab Kinew hinted at possibly phasing out the payroll tax, comparing Manitoba with provinces like Saskatchewan and Alberta that do not have such a levy.
- Political analyst Paul Thomas noted there is little evidence that the government is controlling spending to balance the budget effectively.
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Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister
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