Tonight marks the first of six pre-budget consultation meetings allowing all Manitobans the chance to have their voices heard as the government works toward announcing the 2012 budget this spring.
More Manitobans were working in December 2011 than in November and total employment now stands at 626,300, according to figures released by Statistics Canada.
Families who count on the provincial Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) to help collect payments such as child support can now use electronic banking and pre-authorized debits.
Manitoba families will enjoy recreational opportunities, programming and facilities in provincial parks with modest user fee increases.
The new year will see increases to several tax credits along with an increase in the basic personal tax exemption, putting more money back into the pockets of Manitobans.
Premier Greg Selinger announced that the provincial government is providing $100,000 in funding to the Manitoba Council for International Co-operation (MCIC) for relief work as a result of the devastation caused by the recent tropical storm in the Philippines.
The Manitoba Consumer Protection Office is cautioning consumers to beware of Internet payday loans that cost more than the allowable rate under Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Act and regulations.
Manitoba’s new $112,000 Children’s Opti-care program for low-income families is set to be launched Jan. 1 to help cover the cost of prescription eyeglasses for children.
More people are calling Manitoba home than ever before, with the provincial population at 1,254,700, according to new Statistics Canada figures.
Manitoba is once again offering a free calendar full of updates on new laws aimed at consumer protection as well as consumer tips and advice.
