Manitoba budget debated as "lunch pail" plan faces taxes
Premier Schreye's government unveiled its first budget labelled the lunch pail budget. Finance Minister Cherniack argued it would benefit the average worker overall and noted changes to medicare premiums and personal income tax. He admitted Manitoba may have the highest personal income tax rate among provinces, while total provincial taxes could rank about fifth. The piece questions the impact on immigration and investment, and warns that medicare expenses are no longer deductible.