Annual state of the province speech in Manitoba takes on election campaign tone

The annual speech to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce traditionally involves a premier going over their accomplishments of the past year and focusing on economic development

Stefanson touched on those, but also said the provincial election slated for next October will be a choice between two very different visions for Manitoba on issues such as crime.

Stefanson also accused the Opposition New Democrats of favouring tax hikes, the defunding of police and high debt loads at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro. Kinew also denied the accusations levelled against his party. He said it’s not true, for example, that the NDP favours defunding police.

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