News - Budget

The Manitoba government has released its 2025-26 audited public accounts, which show the province is on track to balance the budget next year after cutting the deficit in half since the third quarter update.

The Manitoba government is inviting all Manitobans to participate in a short online survey and share their priorities for next year’s budget.

The Manitoba government’s Budget 2025 meets the challenge of the current historic moment with the largest capital investment in Manitoba’s history to grow the economy, protect jobs and continue the government’s commitments to rebuild health care and lower costs for Manitobans.

The Manitoba government has recently released its 2024-25 second quarter report, while health-care costs are still significantly over budget, the report shows a growing economy and shrinking deficit.

Budget 2024 delivers on the government’s commitments to rebuild health care across Manitoba and lower costs for families, Premier Wab Kinew and Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced.

Premier Wab Kinew announced that Budget 2024 will set aside funding to scope and implement a new plastic health card to replace existing paper health cards.

The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to participate in Budget 2024 by taking part in the online EngageMB survey, joining telephone town hall sessions, and attending in-person public meetings.

The Manitoba government is inviting Manitobans to join telephone town hall engagement sessions and attend in-person public meetings to help inform Budget 2023. The Steinbach meeting is scheduled for January 31 at 6pm in the Days Inn hotel.

Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced that Budget 2022 prioritizes the health and well-being of Manitobans with a $7.2-billion investment to strengthen the health-care system.

Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced that the 2022 provincial budget will be delivered on Tuesday, April 12, outlining the province’s financial priorities and plan for a strong economic and social recovery.