Manitoba pledges to freeze electricity and gas rates for a year in throne speech | Unpublished
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Author: Temur Durrani
Publication Date: November 19, 2024 - 15:25

Manitoba pledges to freeze electricity and gas rates for a year in throne speech

November 19, 2024
Premier Wab Kinew intends to introduce new legislation against so-called anti-competitive contracts among grocery stores in Manitoba, one of many plans in the coming months that he hopes will make life more affordable for people across the province.In a Throne Speech delivered by Lieutenant-Governor Anita Neville on Tuesday, the Manitoba government outlined top priorities for the next legislative session, while also highlighting its achievements since coming into power after last year’s provincial election.


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