Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says a number of civil servants aren't needed in the province's response to the costly coronavirus pandemic. Three per cent of our people aren't needed right now," the premier said. NDP Leader Wab Kinew argues it is disrespectful of Premier Brian Pallister to say some civil servants aren't necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic. (John Woods/The Canadian Press)In a conference call with reporters, Pallister continued to assert that some employees aren't needed right now. Pallister said it isn't responsible for his government to strain future generations with excessive borrowing costs, when some civil servants aren't busy.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2020 00:11 UTC