The Manitoba government has made steady progress on the priorities of families, Premier Greg Selinger said recently when marking the end of the fall session of the legislature.
“In September, we outlined our vision for the future of Manitoba. It’s a vision that puts the priorities of Manitoba families first,” said Selinger. “I’m grateful for the confidence that Manitobans have put in our team. That’s why we rolled up our sleeves and got down to work, and we’re already seeing results that will make Manitoba an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”
The premier said the government is taking important new steps to make life better for Manitoba families:
• Improving health care – a new $120-million investment in medical equipment will give Manitobans better access to advanced diagnostic testing closer to home including new MRIs in Winnipeg, Selkirk and Dauphin and regularly scheduled air travel for families in rural and remote communities to access care.
• Expanding education – a new parent, teacher, school administrator and trustee committee will work with the government to limit class sizes to 20 for students in kindergarten through Grade 3.
• Creating opportunities for youth – a host of new mentorship programs to help keep youth engaged in school and active in their communities, and give them job coaching and employment opportunities.
• Keeping life affordable – three new measures designed to make it easier for Manitoba families to make energy-saving and money-saving improvements to their homes.
• Protecting families from the flood – an emergency outlet channel, which was built quickly to drain excess floodwater from Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba, help families return to their homes sooner and reduce the risk of spring flooding next year.
The premier noted the recent speech from the throne laid out the priorities of the government including making further improvements to health care, creating more jobs, expanding training and education opportunities, and making communities safer.
