Manitoba Throne Speech Signals Steady Agenda
Manitoba's Doer government opens its second session with a cautious throne speech. It pledges one Manitoba rate for residential hydro, hints at tax news next spring, and forbids privatizing Crown corporations without referenda. Critics push back on Hydro surpluses and MPIC use.
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Garth Turner’s Market Optimism Faces Skeptics
The piece cites Curby Klaibert criticizing Garth Turner for excessive optimism amid stock volatility. It cites Dow trends and outlines six reasons for continued growth, including falling mortgage rates, Canada job growth, tax cuts, a future tech boom, and market oversold signals. The column previews Turner’s media presence and retirement guide.
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