Manitoba government introduces BITSA 2 to return crypto/AI levy to Hydro customers and restore WCB reporting

On 2026-10-15, the Government of Manitoba introduced BITSA 2 to return a crypto and AI data centre levy to residential Hydro customers, saving $50 a year.

IRCNews desk October 15, 2026 Updated October 19, 2026 1 min read

On 2026-10-15, the Government of Manitoba introduced BITSA 2 to return a crypto and AI data centre levy to residential Hydro customers, saving $50 a year.

Lower Hydro bills—about $50/year to residential customers starting early in the new year—can ease costs for newcomers, students, workers and families, while restored WCB reporting offers employers and workers clearer provincial finances in Manitoba.

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