Manitoba minister cautious on economic future forecast
Manitoba Municipal Affairs Minister John Backlaschuk told delegates at the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention that the province shows above average employment wages and investment yet faces a restrained outlook. He noted GDP remains about 10 percent below Canada’s average and warned of rising debt costs while stressing diversification and federal transfers' limits. He announced a new Provincial Municipal Assessor and interim property tax rules for Winnipeg, plus upcoming education seminars for officials.