Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew hints at financial assistance for residents potentially impacted by tariffs and policies enacted by US President-elect Donald Trump. Kinew also pledges support for small businesses struggling due to the provincial government's property tax increase.
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is leaving the door open to financial support for people affected by possible tariffs and other actions that may be taken by United States president-elect Donald Trump .In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Kinew said the provincial government is willing to consider aid if Trump enacts harmful policies after being sworn in on Jan. 20.
"I don't want to commit to any specific measures, but just to say that we are thinking about what is an affordability tool or maybe a few affordability announcements we could make if there is economic uncertainty for the average family." They suspended the provincial fuel tax for a year to save motorists money and said it would help reduce grocery prices. Food prices in Manitoba, however, climbed faster than the national average during the tax holiday and led all other provinces in November, Statistics Canada data suggests.
A new flat $1,500 tax credit on primary residences in 2025 is replacing a system of rebates and credits enacted by the former Progressive Conservative government.
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