News - Government

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.

The Manitoba government will stand up a trade office in Washington, D.C. in the new year, Premier Wab Kinew announced during his recent State of the Province address.

Premier Wab Kinew announced that the province is inviting all Manitobans to visit the Legislative Building on Saturday, December 7 for the 2024 holiday open house.

The Manitoba government recently co-hosted a business and housing summit to build relationships between sectors to create affordable housing options and reduce chronic homelessness in the province.

The Manitoba government is unveiling a plan to build the next generation of affordable energy. The new plan aims to keep rates low for all Manitobans.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed a new five-year bilateral agreement on French-language services. Under the new agreement, the annual federal contribution under the agreement is increasing by $576,704, bringing it to a total of $1,976,704.

The Manitoba government is providing more supports for Manitobans who are victims of crime through a 50 per cent increase in the funding directed to Manitoba Justice Victims Services from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

The Manitoba government is strengthening driver safety, training and retention in the trucking industry by taking immediate steps to implement recommendations of a report commissioned by a joint government-industry steering committee.

The Manitoba government is investing in biotechnology through the creation of a working group tasked with assessing the needs and gaps within the clinical trials ecosystem and informing government on opportunities to support the sector.

The Manitoba government has announced an agreement with three First Nation governments that will keep hundreds of good-paying jobs in the Swan Valley region.