Though Manitoba Hydro explained such financial incentives were already built into Grewal's contract, the NDP says such a bonus shouldn't be considered when high inflation is straining people's finances. "It should also be noted that Ms. Grewal's base salary has not increased in the almost four years since she started at Manitoba Hydro," he said. © Ian Froese/CBC Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew says Hydro shouldn't be awarding bonuses while it asks people to pay more for electricity every year. "But Manitoba Hydro is supposed to be different because you, the people of Manitoba, own it," Kinew said. The Tories have tried to wrestle with Manitoba Hydro's debt since taking office in 2016.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2022 05:08 UTC