Speaking out PC's hopes for nomination questioned
The writer defends a Progressive Conservative candidate’s bid, criticizing the NDP and Liberals for social and financial policies. They argue true responsibility lies in maintaining a healthy provincial budget, accuse the NDP of misrepresenting social issues, and note two native figures seeking Tory candidacies while calling for alternative options to strengthen democracy.
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Pc’s
Liberals
NDP
Tories
Monnin
Manitoba Conservatives Move Toward Gas Industry Nationalization
Manitoba's Conservative government plans to have Manitoba Hydro acquire Cen tra Gas from Westcoast Energy, creating a state controlled gas and electricity distributor. The move echoes past fears of rural subsidies and taxpayer costs, contrasting with Gary Filmon's 1987 warnings about crown corporations expanding uneconomical rural gas lines.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
Centra
Vancouver
Westcoast Energy
Gary Filmon
NDP
Manitoba Hydro Gas Deal Faces Public Scrutiny and Debt
The piece contrasts 1987 attacks on private Inter-City Gas nationalization with today’s push by Manitoba politicians toward state control of Centra Gas. It notes a $525 million debt burden from acquisition, PUB rate regulation, and calls for an independent inquiry while taxpayers question the benefits and rising public debt.
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Manitoba
Interlake
Winnipeg
Filmon
NDP
Howard Pawley
Public Utilities Board
Centra Gas
Hydro
Public Insurance Corporation
PUB
Centra
Gary Filmon
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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