Manitoba needs to pick up the pace on tax relief

The province should look to its neighbours and other jurisdictions that are providing meaningful relief

Manitoba needs to pick up the pace on tax reliefIn the race to help people struggling with inflation, other jurisdictions are off to a running start. Meanwhile, the government of Manitoba is still stuck at the starting line, trying to tie up its running shoes. The government’s summer announcement of an affordability package will see cheques go to families with children and seniors. Those…

Ottawa should stop stoking food insecurity

Ottawa's taxes and regulations are driving up costs for farmers and the families that buy the food they produce

Ottawa should stop stoking food insecurityBy Robin Speer and Gunter Jochum Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reassuring a hungry world he personally will “drive action on food security” while Canadian farmers will put food on their tables. But back home, his government makes pronouncements that are the policy equivalent of deflating the tires on tractors across Canada. The federal government’s…

Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end

It’s time to tell the federal government they’re cut off

Government liquor tax hike bender needs to endIf you thought the taxes you paid on your favourite case of beer or bottle of wine or liquor were high today, the Trudeau government is now saying, “Hold my beer!” Imagine hearing two bartenders whispering about running up your bill. That would probably lead to an animated conversation if not incite some sort of…