WINNIPEG — A new political party taking shape in Manitoba is promising massive tax cuts.
The Manitoba Party has filed registration forms with Elections Manitoba and aims to be a contender in the April 19 provincial election.
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The party’s platform includes a promise to cut the provincial sales tax to five per cent from eight and to institute a flat income tax of 10 per cent.
Party president Gary Marshall says lower tax rates would boost the economy and create jobs.
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The party is already lining up candidates and has an interim leader in Taz Stuart, who used to head the City of Winnipeg’s mosquito-fighting program.
Other prospective candidates include former Liberals Joe Chan and Bob Axworthy, as well as local child welfare advocate Kim Edwards.
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