Manitoba Budget 2013
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Tory MLA vows to speak for days in tax hike debate"I will speak for days not hours," says MLA who will list off thousands of consumer items the tax applies to as part of a filibuster that could delay the legislative process through the summer.PoliticsJun 18, 2013
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NDP sticks to tax hike plan despite protestsThe Manitoba Government says it will not hold a referendum to decide a proposed Provincial Sales Tax increase; critics insist a rally Thursday is building pressure against the NDP to back downPoliticsMay 4, 2013
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Critics rally over PST hike at legislatureA unified voice of frustration filled the air around Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg Thursday evening, as hundreds protested the NDP government’s plans to hike the provincial sales tax to 8%.PoliticsMay 2, 2013
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New ad campaign promotes Manitoba budget, omits PST increaseThe Manitoba Government has rolled out an advertising campaign promoting its 2013 Budget.PoliticsMay 1, 2013
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Waverley West school announcement coming TuesdayThe province is holding a news conference on Tuesday at 11 a.m. to announce a new school for South Pointe families.EducationApr 30, 2013
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Manitoba mayors join budget battle with provinceSam Katz gathered with 8 other Manitoba mayors and the president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities to denounce the Selinger government's April 16 budget that raised the provincial sales tax by a point, saying it doesn't do nearly enough to fund much-needed repairs to crumbling roads and other infrastructure.PoliticsApr 25, 2013
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PST hike could go to court: ToriesThe Opposition Tories may look to the courts to block the Selinger government's proposed one-percent increase to the PST.PoliticsApr 19, 2013
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Manitoba finance minister defends budgetStan Struthers defends his controversial tax hike planPoliticsApr 19, 2013
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Legal questions raised about sales tax increaseA law professor says there are legal questions about the Manitoba government's plan to raise the provincial sales tax.PoliticsApr 19, 2013
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PST hike could scare away investors, architect saysThe PST hike in Manitoba could prove taxing to the province's construction industry.PoliticsApr 18, 2013
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