Figures show Manitoba Tories had seven-figure liabilities at end of 2023

New figures show the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives finished last year with $1.2 million in debt and other liabilities.

The number, outlined in filings with Elections Manitoba, is roughly five times what was racked up by the New Democrats, who swept to power in the Oct. 3 election.

The Tories spent roughly $1 million more than the NDP last year, with much of the money going to salaries, polling and advertising. 

Party president Brent Pooles said much of that money was spent before the election campaign as the party prepared for the contest.