Manitoba government lets residents build provincial budget – including tax hikes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday he has no plans to raise taxes in next year’s budget, but will listen to people who might want a tax hike.

Pallister has launched pre-budget consultations that include a new website where people can build their own provincial budget by adjusting spending and tax levels.

The site initially told visitors tax increases were not an option, but the wording was changed after Pallister’s announcement to tell people they can raise or lower taxes and see the effects on the deficit.

Pallister was asked if he would break a campaign promise and raise taxes if that’s what many people told him.