Manitoba Budget Freeze Cuts Hydro Rates For Five Years
Legislature endorses a bold 1.8 billion package led by Don Craik that freezes Manitoba Hydro rates for five years and promises no new taxes. The plan cites past rate hikes totaling over 150 percent and outlines tax relief for families, exemptions for children's clothing and restaurant meals, and continued elderly support. It also aims to spur growth, reduce inflation, and rebuild Manitoba’s economy into a decade of recovery and opportunity.