April 11, 2012
In advance of Manitoba’s April 17
th provincial budget, we released your priorities for the upcoming budget based on your feedback on our pre-budget survey. Read more about it here.
March 7, 2012
We constantly meet with government and opposition parties to present your views on issues that impact your business. The months leading up to the provincial budget are especially busy because the budget is the document that provides the direction for the province for the year - and often sets the tone for years to come. Read more here.
October 25, 2011
Just as the CFIB Economics had guessed, Canada's federal and provincial net debt passed the $1.1 trillion mark on October 3rd, 2011.
August 26, 2011
Canada’s union leaders may say that pension reform is simply a matter of hiking CPP/QPP premiums in order to give Canadians double the benefits. The real crisis lies in unsustainable public sector pension commitments and the giant gap between private and public sector pensions. You should not be asked for one more cent in payroll tax until federal and provincial governments fix Canada’s pension unfairness.
May 25, 2011
As concerns about the growing cost of public sector pensions continue to mount, we are urging all levels of government to follow Regina City Council's lead and take action on pension reform in Canada. Find out more here.
April 13, 2011
The 2011 provincial budget missed the mark on fiscal restraint and took a small step forward in reducing Manitoba’s income tax load. Once again the province has failed to rein in spending and neglected to introduce a long-term tax cut plan for small business owners.
December 15, 2010
In October 2010 the province announced the creation of a government-sponsored pension plan for childcare workers in Manitoba. Find out why this is a concern for small- and medium-sized businesses.
September 13, 2010
In June the province gave a 2 per cent lump sum payment to Manitoba Nurses. This move contradicted the government's wage freeze policy and we asked the Finance Minister why and what it means for other union negotiations.
