Taxes of all kinds big focus of Manitoba budget
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government tabled its budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year on Monday. Here are some of the highlights.
— A $25 per-tonne carbon tax to take effect Sept. 1 will add 5.3 cents to a litre of gas and also affect natural gas, diesel and propane prices.
— Marked fuel used in agriculture, mining and forestry will be exempt from the carbon tax.
— Ambulance fees to be reduced to $340 from $425.