WINNIPEG—Proceedings have ground to a halt for a second straight day at the Manitoba legislature. Opposition parties and Independent member Steven Fletcher have been raising complaints with the legislature speaker and putting up procedural roadblocks. Opposition parties and Independent member Steven Fletcher Proceedings have have been raising complaints with the legislature speaker and putting up procedural roadblocks, which has prevented the government from introduction. The stalling has also delayed debate of the provincial budget and passage of a bill that would cut the provincial sales tax to seven per cent on July 1. Premier Brian Pallister says the tax cut will take effect on Canada Day, even if the bill is not passed by then.

Source: thestar March 15, 2019 21:11 UTC