CBC Manitoba election forum: Jobs and the economy

Four candidates from Manitoba's major political parties debated issues related to jobs and the economy on Thursday evening. See what the candidates said with our chat recap below.

Candidates squared off about health care on Monday, education was the focus of Tuesday's debate and candidates pitched their infrastructure plans on Wednesday evening.

• Health debate on CBC TV and web
• Education debate on CBC TV and web
• Infrastructure debate on CBC TV and web

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While the current NDP government boasts that the province's job growth rate is best in the country, they also have been running a deficit since 2009.

• Manitoba's credit rating downgraded due to growing debt
• Government continues to run increased deficits heading into election

Should they be re-elected, the NDP promise to raise the minimum wage by 50 cents per year as well as close the Manitoba's gender pay gap.

The Progressive Conservatives are committingto expanding "businesses and add jobs to communities in northern Manitoba" along with investing "no less than $1 billion a year in strategic infrastructure with the goal of supporting economic growth."

• PCs hit campaign trail, promise to fix 'broken trust' in Manitoba government
• Green party pledges guaranteed income plan on 1st day of campaign
• Manitoba Liberals to pilot minimum income project if elected

Both the Liberaland Green parties have madepledges toward a guaranteed minimum income plan paid by their government should they be elected.

The Liberals say this will eliminate a complex welfare system, and those that do not require the additional income will repay it through monthly payroll deductions.

The Greens say the extra earnings will be a refundable tax credit delivered through the income tax system, and put a number on the amount $6,300 annually per adult Manitoban.