Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew says his government will introduce legislation to freeze rates at Manitoba Hydro for one year to make life more affordable.
He also pledged to eliminate “restrictive” contracts that prevent grocery stores from being built in close proximity to one another.
Kinew made the comments during a Nov. 19 news conference prior to his throne speech being delivered in the Legislature by Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville.
During the election campaign the NDP promised to freeze hydro rates for one year starting in 2025. Kinew noted the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will still have the final say, but said he was confident PUB would freeze the rates….