CTF meets with Manitoba's Finance Minister to present 2006/07 budget recommendations.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation would like to take this opportunity to commend the provincial government for adopting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Under the old accounting rules, Manitobans were not given a complete picture of the fiscal health of our province. Now, summary financial statements will help the Legislature and public understand what the government’s financial plans are for publicly funded crowns, for example. The move to GAAP is a step in the right direction and the CTF hopes the Manitoba government will continue down a path of fiscal transparency in the upcoming budget.

This provincial budget represents an important opportunity for this government and for Manitoba taxpayers. With both the deficit and crown debt on the rise ...

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By: Adrienne Batra
Posted: February 22, 2006
Topic: Manitoba

Contact the regional director Colin Craig for further information.

Type: Presentations

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