POLICY FIX
A blog for progressive Canadians by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba Office
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Budget 2023/24 Does not Make Up for Seven Years of Health Care Cuts and Privatization
By Thomas Linner Manitoba health care is at a crossroads. From emergency care to home care, the entire system is at a breaking point caused by Pallister-era decisions to close emergency rooms and privatize services. Instead of stepping …
Brandon University Left Behind in Budget 2023
By Zach Fleisher As the old adage goes, budgets are not only a financial blueprint for a government’s plan but also demonstrate their choices and values.
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 …
Stop the Cheques, Invest in Education Instead
Previously published on March 4th in the Brandon Sun and Winnipeg Free Press
Province can tackle fossil-flation with local clean energy
Previously published in the Winnipeg Free Press February 24, 2023 By Hannah Muhajarine,
Whose Freedom?
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press, February 16, 2023
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