The Manitoba government wants to help the City of Winnipeg find cost savings. Premier Brian Pallister said his government would offer an independent review of the city's fiscal performance during an address to a crowd of business leaders on Friday morning. Slacking city employees under scrutinyManitoba is willing to help finance the review with the city, but Pallister wouldn't say how much his government might offer. The provincial government also wants to investigate the conduct of Winnipeg inspections staff, who have been accused of shopping and conducting personal business while on the job. Further, the premier said, the province is willing to share the expert advice it's received on cutting expenses and make it available to city hall, if Winnipeg wants it.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2019 15:56 UTC