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Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before summer
- Manitoba politicians reached a deal on June 2, 2025, to speed the passage of a free trade bill before summer recess in Winnipeg.
- The deal followed pressure from the NDP government to pass the bill quickly and without public hearings, which are normally required.
- The trade legislation, arising from an agreement with Ontario, aims to eliminate trade and labor obstacles for certain goods and services exchanged between Manitoba and other provinces with comparable legislation.
- Tory Leader Obby Khan emphasized the challenges currently faced and called for unity across political lines to collectively oppose U.S. tariffs and strengthen Canada.
- The bill's passage suggests Manitoba's participation in a national economic plan responding to U.S. tariffs, though some Tory amendments to broaden the bill were rejected and other legislative items delayed until fall.
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Manitoba politicians reach deal to speed passage of free trade bill through legislature
Manitoba politicians reached a deal to speed passage of a free trade bill Monday, hours before the legislature was to break for the summer. More than 30 other bills were also set to be approved on the last day of the spring sitting.
Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before summer
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