Moving Manitoba Forward with more Innovation in Small Business Opportunities

Manitoba has the lowest number of small businesses out of all the provinces. The high land transfer tax to buy commercial property is part of that problem. Another is the capital tax charged on loans is high. The decision to invest in a small business in another part of Canada is often the result. Small businesses don’t have the capital to pay for expensive overhead, they must do what gives[…]

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Pallister Failed to Follow through with Promises and that has Cost Manitoba Citizens Money

It was upsetting when the Chair of Manitoba’s Hydro board of directors, Sanford Riley, announced 900 employees were being let go. At the same time, he talked about several double-digit rate increases that would take place at annual intervals. The only reprieve would be if the government got bailed out somehow. Many people weren’t surprised by this announcement at all. They were critical for some time with Hydro and the[…]

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It’s Time To Consider Tiered Minimum Wage

The demands for higher minimum wage in Manitoba are at the forefront of many discussions. At the same time, there is a push to increase exemptions for certain taxes. This is due in part to surrounding provinces that have already done both of these things to help the community and the economy. The cost of living continues to go up, and many households in Manitoba are struggling. They don’t like[…]

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The Truth about the Economy in Manitoba

There is so much information tossed around about the economy in Manitoba, it can be difficult to know what is true and what isn’t. With so much news coverage about the economy in Manitoba, people are seeking information. The news tends to share stories about how strong the economy is. Yet there are missing pieces of such reports, and they don’t give a clear report of what is really taking[…]

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High Land Transfer Taxes in Manitoba Punish Land Buyers

Land buyers in Manitoba are angry, they feel they are being gouged and taken advantage of due to high land transfer taxes. Many first-time home buyers are upset when they find out how much they must pay. Frequent buyers don’t think it is fair that they are charged so much. They often buy property for rentals and the taxes to transfer the land into their name add up quickly. Even[…]

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Why is Manitoba’s Housing Market Cooling Off?

Buying a home is one of the largest investments a person or household will ever embark upon. This is a great way to build equity and have a secure place to live for many years to come. The value of a home changes with time and the market. There are times when homes are in high demand and the value goes up. There are also times when the demand goes[…]

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