Premier mum on inflation relief
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The provincial government said it is still mulling ways to help Manitobans cope with the second-highest inflation rate in the country.
On Tuesday, Statistics Canada said inflation in Manitoba increased by 8.8 per cent in July from a year ago, compared to the national average of 7.6 per cent.
Manitoba’s rate was second only to that of Prince Edward Island. Manitoba also had the second-highest consumer price index in Canada in June.
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Premier Heather Stefanson: “I have committed to making an announcement, so stay tuned.”
On Tuesday, Premier Heather Stefanson was asked about her earlier promise to provide inflation relief. Three weeks ago, the premier said her government would “have some interesting things coming forward” in response to record inflation.
“I have committed to making an announcement, so stay tuned,” Stefanson said. “We will be looking at further relief.”
Statistics Canada reported the slower rate of inflation across the country was the result of slower year-over-year growth in gasoline prices.
However, prices for other commodities increased by 6.6 per cent last month compared to 2021, with grocery prices increasing 9.9 per cent, year-over-year.
Meanwhile, price increases outpaced increases to hourly wages by 5.2 per cent, Statistics Canada said.
The government is expected to reveal its new minimum wage before the end of the month, after lawmakers passed a bill in June to keep wages competitive amid soaring inflation.
Manitoba’s minimum wage is $11.95/hr and was on track to be the lowest in Canada despite the legislated Oct. 1 bump to $12.35/hr.
Stefanson said the provincial government has addressed affordability concerns through Manitoba Public Insurance rebates and education property tax rebates.
danielle.dasilva@freepress.mb.ca