Yet Ottawa has chosen to attack its deficit problem by slashing support for health, higher education, and social assistance. We believe federal priorities are misplaced. Fiscal highlights Economic growth is not the sole objective, but rather the means to several more important goals. Manitoba's ability to provide jobs, vital social services and a high quality of life can only be sustained through the creation of new wealth and industry. With an eight year tax freeze, stable workers' compensation premiums, and some strategic reductions in key taxes, Manitoba has set a standard that many other provinces should follow .
Job creation is significantly better than the rate in Canada as a whole.
1995 saw the largest decline in Manitoba's unemployment rate in over 30 years. The lowest youth unemployment rate in Canada. Population growth at a nine-year high. A new record level of manufacturing capital investment. Highest increase in total investment in Canada in 1995.