Adrien Sala

Adrien Sala supports the planned provincial sales-tax cut on many grocery items, saying it will provide savings across Manitoba; he is open to continued dialogue with stakeholders about possible adjustments but is not committing to change the policy.

Adrien Sala supports the planned elimination of the 7% provincial sales tax on grocery-store food, saying the savings will be available across Manitoba, while stressing the government will continue dialogue with stakeholders and remain open to possible changes.

Adrien Sala prioritizes investing in health care and affordability rather than making spending cuts; as Finance Minister he presented a budget that increases health-care investment and affordability measures, framing the choice as different from other governments.

Adrien Sala says the government can afford new spending while still achieving a balanced budget, reaffirming a commitment to balance in 2027-28 and promising the 2026-27 budget will show the next steps toward that balanced-budget target.

Adrien Sala opposes personalized/differential pricing for groceries, calling it unacceptable. He supports Bill 49 to ban personalized algorithmic pricing, strengthen consumer protections, ensure fair, transparent, consistent prices, and prevent Manitobans paying more based on personal data.

Adrien Sala supports raising the annual education property tax credit (noting it was recently increased from $1,500 to $1,600) and says the government is restoring adequate funding to school divisions after years of fiscal restraint rather than relying on short-term fixes.

Adrien Sala defends Manitoba's Washington trade representative and supports using a paid consultant to engage U.S. stakeholders and policymakers, arguing the role ensures Manitoba's voice is present when U.S. trade decisions are made and helps connect industry with officials.

Sala says personalized pricing is a concern and has initiated a government study to examine grocery pricing, including possibly expanding provincial controls on milk prices; he supports investigating data and regulatory options to keep groceries affordable.

Adrien Sala says Manitoba can reduce its dependence on federal equalization and become a 'have' province by 2040 through economic growth. He supports measures—such as eliminating the sales tax on new manufacturing equipment—to spur investment and grow provincial revenue.

Adrien Sala says his government remains committed to balancing Manitoba's budget before the next election (October 2027). He acknowledges GDP projections and tariff impacts can change revenue forecasts and will prepare the next budget while upholding that commitment.

Adrien Sala says the government must continue funding supports for Manitobans facing evacuations, committing provincial resources to shelter and aid while monitoring wildfire-related costs and providing updates in upcoming fiscal reporting.