WINNIPEG — The New Democrats and the Liberals are trading punches on the campaign trail for the April 19 election.
NDP Leader Greg Selinger says the Liberal promise to institute full-day kindergarten across the province would cost a lot more than the $50 million a year they say it will.
Selinger says the Liberal promise doesn't factor in construction costs for additional classrooms, saying that would add several million dollars to the tab.
Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari insists the construction costs would be manageable, saying the current structure for a lot of the schools is already there.
Bokhari says her party will release a full fiscal platform next week and adds the New Democrats, who have repeatedly missed balanced-budget targets, are no experts on cost estimates.
The Liberals are also promising free ambulance rides for low-income seniors who have an annual income of less than $20,000, while the Conservatives are promising to find ways to reduce ambulance fees for everyone.
AMBULANCE RIDE COULD COST LESS IF CONSERVATIVES WIN MANITOBA ELECTION
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising to cut ambulance fees in half if the party wins the April 19 election.
Leader Brian Pallister says many people face bills of $500 or more for an ambulance ride, and some try to drive themselves or get a ride to hospital.
Pallister says a Tory government would work with municipalities and health authorities and put up $11 million a year to cut fees in half.
The Liberals have promised to eliminate ambulance fees for low-income seniors earning under $20,000 a year.
Pallister says the Liberal plan offers no help to most people, and would create two-tier ambulance service.
