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Manitoba construction groups demand probe into 85-cent/hour fee on large public projects, citing hidden costs and lack of transparency.
Three Manitoba construction associations are urging the provincial auditor general to investigate an 85-cent-per-hour fee on public projects over $50 million, calling it a hidden cost that lacks transparency and could add millions to project budgets.
The fee, part of the Manitoba Jobs Agreement, funds workforce training through Manitoba Building Trades, with the NDP saying it supports local hiring and reduces reliance on out-of-province labour.
Critics, including opposition MLAs and industry groups, argue the fee disadvantages non-union contractors, raises project costs, and lacks clear reporting on fund usage, though the government maintains the program has not deterred bidding.
Los grupos de construcción de Manitoba exigen una investigación sobre la tarifa de 85 centavos de dólar por hora en grandes proyectos públicos, citando costos ocultos y falta de transparencia.