Blame it on Alberta Make Winnipeg an Oasis on the Prairies
Manitoba faces slow growth while Alberta attracts workers, driven by jobs and low taxes. The piece urges policy ideas to boost Manitoba's economy and tax base, including a Vision 2002 urban revival contest and broader tax reforms to lure youth back and curb outmigration.
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Closed doors fuel frustration in voter anger
T.W. vents about politicians cutting off media access and holding more meetings behind closed doors. He argues officials avoid scrutiny to hide actions they should take for their electorate and calls for transparency despite ongoing frustration with the province.
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Globe and Mail plot to score political points
A critic accuses John Gray of stigmatizing Allan Saskatchewan in a Globe and Mail piece. The author argues the report overlooks thriving towns and portrays the region as a symbol of decline to score political points against the NDP government. The piece defends Saskatchewan’s resilience and laments selective coverage.
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