Manitoba Tax Path Shifts East as West Benefits Fade
Victor Vrsnik argues Manitoba’s fiscal stance mirrors eastern tax zeal while its own rates rise. He notes higher marginal rates, uncapped tax brackets, limited basic exemptions, and a payroll tax, contrasting with Alberta and BC. The piece links Manitoba’s finances to Atlantic-style dependence on interprovincial transfers and stagnant Winnipeg growth.
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Manitoba
Newfoundland
Quebec
Ontario
Atlantic
Alberta
On the dancefloor of an alternate universe
A political musing on federal systems, Canada's electoral quirks, and the perceived dominance of a majority government. The writer critiques the lack of a strong opposition, notes the Liberals' economic performance, and hints at unresolved factors in Canadian politics.
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Canada
House of Commons
Stephen Harper
Joe Clark
Progressive Conservative
Canadian Alliance
Joe
Alberta ag expert Kevin Hursh touts prairie farming growth
Kevin Hursh, a prominent agriculture consultant, speaks on optimism for the Prairies noting higher prices, lower costs, and low interest rates. He highlights Alberta's strong beef and pork sectors, Saskatchewan's crop potential, and Manitoba's pork growth, plus ethanol and NISA benefits, urging aggressive agribusiness expansion.
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Kevin Hursh
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Prairies
Hursh
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Kabul
Manitoba
CBC
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