Manitoba's Conservative government under pressure for slow reform
A reader argues after 100 days in office that change is hard and public service unions resist shifts. The piece cites budget strain from federal cuts, calls for private sector held capital spending, and urges selective tax increases or deep grants reductions to avoid bankruptcy. It defends limited public projects via private public partnerships and criticizes endless protests.
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Manitoba labour market talks stress training and hiring needs
Regional roundtables in Manitoba discuss employment and skills training to align employers with post secondary institutions. Funding of about 76 million from the federal government supports apprenticeships work experience and literacy among Manitobans while targeting train to hire in high demand sectors.
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