The Manitoba NDP allege there is "clear evidence" that the Progessive Conservative government intervened in the awarding of a Manitoba data network contract. "The premier's officials appear to be mired in a significant conflict of interest," the NDP's Manitoba Hydro critic, Adrien Sala, said in a Thursday news release, asking Auditor General Tyler Shtykalo to conduct an audit. At issue is a contract awarded to provide networking services at various government offices across Manitoba. The original 10-year, $120-million contract was signed in 2010 — under an NDP government — with Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS). The company is "being assessed for its strategic fit" with Manitoba Hydro, according to internal emails obtained by CBC.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2020 00:06 UTC