Construction groups miffed by new fee on public-sector projects

Construction groups miffed by new fee on public-sector projects Trades council calls opposition ‘wild’; NDP says fee supports training By: Gabrielle Piché Posted: 7:34 PM CDT Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later Three large construction associations in Manitoba say the cost of huge public projects will soar thanks to a new fee implemented by the province, and they want the auditor general to investigate it. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » To continue reading, please subscribe: Monthly Digital Subscription $1 per week for 24 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Access News Break, our award-winning app Play interactive puzzles *Billed as $4.00 plus GST every four weeks. After 24 weeks, price increases to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time. Monthly Digital Subscription $4.99/week* Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Access News Break, our award-winning app Play interactive puzzles *Billed as $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Cancel any time. To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an add...