Manitoba Election Oct 3rd – Analysis for Progressives
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba has been tracking the party’s commitments, conducting analysis and is part of many dedicated community social and environmental justice groups putting forward evidence-based ideas this election. Here is a summary …
The delusion of austerity: Manitoba’s public service
Previously published in the Brandon Sun Thursday September 21, 2023
Fix social conditions, fix crime
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press Sept 15, 2023
Austerity hurts public education
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press Sept 9, 2023
A “Made in Manitoba” Crisis
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press July 14, 2023 By Katherine Burley, Robert Chernomas, & Ian Hudson On July 11 a rally to “ Save Public Health Care” took place, timed to coincide with the meetings of …
Child care also an austerity victim
Susan Prentice and Jesse Hajer Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press August 29, 2023
Manitoba can’t afford cuts to parks, environmental protection
By Mark Hudson Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press August 15, 2023
Slashed to the bone: Austerity and Manitoba crown corporations
By Niall Harney and Lynne Fernandez Previously published by the Winnipeg Free Press, August 5, 2023
More of Budget 2023 tax changes go to Manitoba’s richest 10% than bottom 50% combined
Statistical analysis of the Manitoba Government Budget 2023 changes to the Basic Personal Amount (BPA) and income tax brackets find the top 10% are slated to get 26% of the total tax savings, equivalent to an average tax …
Budget 2023 hands down large tax cuts on the back of increased federal transfers
For Immediate Release (Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory): We are disappointed to see the provincial government prioritize large tax cuts in its 2023/24 budget at a moment when our provincial health care system and other social services are struggling …
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