News - Budget

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.

The provincial government continues to seek public input to inform Budget 2022 through public engagement sessions, adjusting the previous format to offer virtual public meetings and telephone town halls, in addition to online opportunities for feedback, to protect participants and remain in accordance with current public health orders.

As part of Budget 2021, the Manitoba government is providing $769,000 to support rural public libraries and library services across the province.

Premier and government house leader Kelvin Goertzen announced that the fall sitting of the third session of the 42nd legislature has concluded, having completed the final stages of implementing Budget 2021 and passing important legislation to protect and improve the services Manitobans rely on.