Government should wind down subsidies and reform policy
The editor argues federal and provincial subsidies distort markets and waste taxpayers' money. He cites the HRDC as prone to grants that favor certain businesses, with little measurement of success. He urges cancellation of subsidy programs and government focus on universally beneficial roles.
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Auditor-General
Federal Auditor-General
Human Resources Development Corporation
HRDC
Edo
I. We
Rent control in Manitoba blamed for housing decline
An essay argues that rent control first enacted by the NDP in 1970 has crippled Manitoba cities by stifling investment and damaging housing stock. It compares rent caps to a central planned economy and cites inflation outpacing the typical annual increase of one percent.
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Vancouver
Toronto
Manitoba
NDP
Winnipeg rent control blamed for rising taxes and decay
The piece argues rent control harms investment and housing quality in Winnipeg, shifting costs to homeowners through higher property taxes. It cites data from the Frontier Centre and references Saskatchewan's post 1992 experience, urging the NDP to repeal rent control to relieve the tax burden on homeowners.
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Frontier Centre
Winnipeg
NDP
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