The Manitoba government is forecasting a $128-million improvement in its deficit over the previous budget year, Finance Minister Greg Dewar announced with the release of the third quarter financial report.
The Manitoba government has made great strides during 2014 to support front-line services, grow the economy and invest in infrastructure renewal.
Jobs and Economy Minster Theresa Oswald opened the first Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre, providing a one-stop centre for employers and job seekers by bringing together the Manitoba government’s apprenticeship, employment and workforce development services all under one roof.
Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the up-coming by-election in Provencher, Ted Falk, has released a statement in regards to the local economy.
Vic Toews, MP for Provencher, commented today on the newly released economic numbers from Statistics Canada showing that the Canadian economy grew 2.5% in the first quarter of 2013.
In the absence of a provincial hog stabilization program Manitoba Pork Council is advising pork producers to maintain close contact with their creditors and to discuss options with the Manitoba Pork Credit Corporation.
In just over six months, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has approved over 800 loans worth more than $187 million under the Young Farmer Loan launched in April by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and FCC President and CEO Greg Stewart.
The Mayor of the Town of Neepawa says the expansion of the Hylife Foods pork processing plant is helping fuel a level of growth not seen in his lifetime.
Manitoba’s new Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn is encouraging potential, new and experienced entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, youth and local organizations to attend this year’s Capturing Opportunities conference.
The latest estimates of oil and gas industry expenditures in Manitoba for 2010 total a record-breaking $800 million and the spin-off effects will further improve the province’s economy.