POLICY FIX
A blog for progressive Canadians by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba Office
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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 …
Nova Scotia Education Overhaul a Cautionary Tale for Manitoba
By Molly McCracken and Pamela Rogers
Manitoba’s Losing its Edge: It’s time to Reject Austerity
By Jesse Hajer First published in the Winnipeg Free Press March 3, 2020
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