Manitoba debate over unions and public costs prompts reform talk
A Manitoba reader argues unions distort wage demands and taxes wastefully fund public bodies. He questions the Public Utilities Board and Assessment Branch, suggesting privatization of Hydro and Autopac, lower frontline cuts, and smarter taxation to avoid bankruptcy.
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Shortage of young Canadians in skilled trades amid changing perception
This piece examines how skilled trades sustain key industries amid aging workers and rising apprenticeships. It notes rising apprenticeship numbers nationwide but uneven growth across automotive, carpentry, hairstyling, and machinist fields, and highlights stereotypes and industry outreach efforts.
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