Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

CBC: Federal Budget 2025 Economic Analysis

November 5, 2025 —

Dr. Fletcher Baragar, Associate Head – Economics & Society speaks with guest host Laurie Hoogstraten about the new Federal Budget, its projected deficit, proposed spending, and what it means for Canadians and Manitoba in areas like jobs, housing, and economic growth.

To listen to the full interview, please head to CBC.

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The Globe and Mail: Details of Premier’s ties to businessman underscore need for public probe, Alberta NDP says

Dr. Paul Thomas, a political-science emeritus professor at the University of Manitoba who has specialized in procurement issues and government ethics, said that the interactions documented by The Globe between government officials and Mr. Mraiche – such as ministers attending hockey games with the executive – raise concerns.

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CBC: Manitoba conservation officers assigned to U.S. border have seen ‘no activity’ in nearly a year: minister

"Really it is optics to the Trump administration that the Canadian government, the Manitoba government, is doing something to prevent illegal trafficking," said Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of political science at the University of Manitoba.

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The Globe and Mail: Federal government takes down labour strike data relied upon by unions, researchers

Dr. Adam King, an assistant professor at University of Manitoba’s labour studies program, said it had been frustrating to be without the data because labour researchers depend on up-to-date work data, particularly in a period of a tense labour relations.

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