Government watchdog calling on Manitoba government to control spending on public sector salaries [Video]

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is responding to the recent release of Manitoba’s sunshine list, saying the government needs to “rein in” spending on salaries.

The government’s public sector compensation disclosure for 2023 highlighted all provincial employees making more than $85,000 a year.

The CTF said of those listed, 22,496 employees made more than $100,000 – saying it’s an 83 per cent increase compared to 2020.

“That’s an important number because the average Manitoban only makes $63,000 a year,” said Gage Haubrich, the prairie director of the CTF.

“So we’re looking at huge salaries that the government is handing out to people. It’s important to highlight that this is a lot of money and it’s costing taxpayers a lot of money.”

That 83 per cent increase equates to an additional $1.1 billion to be paid to employees.

Haubrich also pointed out the NDP government has hired 694 more employees since being elected, totalling $39.8 million.

“When we’re …