Manitoba NDP faces windfall and spending questions
Manitoba's NDP government awaits the year end 2000 01 report as March 31 closes the fiscal year. Finance Minister Greg Selinger hints at a June release with an April 10 budget preview showing a 351 million windfall. The fund's balance tops 306 million, fueling debate on taxes and health care spending.
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Markets and mortgages point to brighter economic times
The piece argues recent seven to ten days show stock markets stabilizing with signs of a stealth rally in technology and blue chips. It highlights lower US and Canadian rates, mortgage lender competition, and no money down and flexible loans as factors boosting housing demand and consumer purchases.
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