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The Manitoba government is launching a new, $1.92-million program to support bus and air charter transportation companies that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and public health restrictions.

The Manitoba government is introducing the Sector Support Program to provide up to $22 million in further support for businesses affected by the most recent COVID-19 public health orders.

The Manitoba government is investing $19.5 million to add 259 nurse training seats starting this year at five post-secondary institutions across the province as part of its multi-year plan to add close to 400 seats.

The Manitoba government has provided $71,000 to create a new trail system in Assiniboine Park and enhance existing trails at FortWhyte Alive, which will help improve accessibility and the visitor experience at these popular outdoor attractions.

The Manitoba government is providing $6.8 million in additional funding to improve school ventilation with priority given to schools in regions with higher levels of community transmission.

More than 1,000 registrations from businesses and non-profit organizations are moving through the application and funding process for the $15 million Digital Manitoba Initiative (DMI). Recently launched, the DMI offers organizations across Manitoba a low-risk way to invest in and adopt digital technology.

The Manitoba government is partnering with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) to fund the Digital Manitoba Initiative (DMI), which will help businesses and non-profit organizations with digital transformation.

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

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 88 community groups across Canada, including six in Manitoba, to support rural capital projects.

The Manitoba government has provided $7.5 million as its share of a capital infrastructure and facilities redevelopment plan at the International Peace Gardens (IPG) near Boissevain, matching funds provided by North Dakota’s government.