Budget Date Set For April 17
I am happy to let everyone know that the 2012 budget will be presented on April 17 when the Manitoba legislature will resume sitting.
New Funding Supports Early Learning, Child-care Centres
Manitoba is helping communities in rural and northern Manitoba meet the needs of families by providing more than $400,000 to support small early learning and child-care centres.
Construction of Permanent Roads to East-Side Communities Continues
The East Side Transportation Initiative is creating hundreds of jobs and training and economic opportunities related to construction of a permanent road network to connect isolated communities on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.
Condolences to the Family of Larry Desjardins
Manitoba has lost a true champion in the recent passing of Larry Desjardins.
February is “I Love To Read” month
As a former teacher, I would like to remind everyone that February is “I Love To Read month”.
Successful Southeast Prebudget Meeting Held
I was pleased to host Finance Minister Stan Struthers and residents of the southeast for the pre-budget consultation meeting last week.
Nomination Bid For Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Site Complete
A proposal to secure world heritage site designation for a large area of boreal forest in eastern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario is complete and ready for submission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
New Government, New Cabinet, New Energy
The people of Manitoba have re-elected our government and have given us a new mandate for at least four more years.
2011 Year in Review
Welcome to 2012! I would like to begin the year by taking a quick look back at the year that was. 2011 had major ups and downs for us as a province and a region.
Happy Holidays
I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. I hope everyone has the chance to spend time with their families and enjoy the season.
