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Is Winnipeg’s Middle Class Quietly Disappearing?

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Is Winnipeg’s middle class quietly disappearing?

In this episode, Paul Micucci and Mike Wixson break down the economic pressure facing working families in Winnipeg — from rising grocery costs and mortgage rates to shrinking industries, stagnant wages, and growing inequality.

Winnipeg has long been seen as one of Canada’s most affordable major cities. So what changed? Are federal policies, provincial decisions, global inflation, or local economic shifts driving the squeeze?

We examine:

– Rising cost of living in Manitoba
– Housing affordability and mortgage pressures
– Industry slowdowns and job market concerns
– Immigration and population growth impacts
– What this means for the future of Winnipeg families

Is this a temporary cycle, or a structural shift that’s redefining the Canadian middle class?

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