Manitoba deficit
Manitoba’s deficit may be lower than forecast
A budget update is predicting a deficit of $518 million for the fiscal year that ends in March – down $3 million from the original forecast in last spring’s budget. Continue reading
Tight spending on health and education key to eliminating Manitoba’s deficit: economist
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Manitoba will be spending over a billion dollars on debt-servicing costs this year, the first time that number has been eclipsed. Continue reading
Province to introduce bills that may freeze public-sector wages, hike university tuition
Manitoba will introduce legislation to help control spending in the public sector, including wage increases Continue reading
Premier Brian Pallister to deliver state-of-the-province speech
Premier Brain Pallister is set to deliver his first state-of-the-province address since he was elected in April. Continue reading
‘It’s all hands on deck’: Pallister asks Manitobans to help fix economy
Premier Brian Pallister is asking the public to help fix Manitoba’s economy. Continue reading
Manitoba government defends infrastructure spending
The province’s annual financial report shows the NDP government spent $522 million more than it took in and the deficit is $4 million more than expected. Continue reading
Manitoba deficit edges up slightly, net debt up $1.4B
Manitoba’s deficit for the last fiscal year ended up slightly higher than expected. Continue reading
Credit-rating agency Moody’s worries about Manitoba debt
Moody’s credit-rating agency has downgraded its outlook for the Manitoba government due to the province’s ongoing deficits. Continue reading
Deficit dropping: Manitoba government
The province has released a quarterly budget update that says due to higher revenues and lower expenses, the deficit is projected to be $432 million. Continue reading