Election Looms as Tories Claim Victory Or Near
The writer predicts an upcoming election with a Tory victory, praising budget balancing and debt reduction while criticizing the NDP for ten years of talk and weak policy. Blame for vote rigging is noted, and changes to district boundaries are suggested to align with law and precedent. Healthcare funding is expected to rise under Stephenson.
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Manitoba
Gary Doer
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Modernizing Manitoba Civil Service for Performance
Opinion argues the civil service is wasteful and slow and should be restructured. It proposes autonomous business agencies for departments, reduced central control, and advisory roles for Public Service Commission and Treasury Board. The plan envisions 4000 to 5000 retirements enabling leaner, results driven government. Specialized operating agencies cited as precedent.
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Departmentville
Manitoba
Treasury Board
Public Service Commission
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