News - Support

The provincial government has doubled its support to the people of the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan, for a total of $200,000.

Premier Greg Selinger has pledged support on behalf of the Province of Manitoba to the people of the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

The Manitoba government has pledged $100,000 in support of relief efforts currently underway in the Philippines resulting from the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced that is offering a customer support program to its customers in the hog sector.

Vic Toews, Canada’s Public Safety Minister, announced the creation of a contribution program, Financial Support to Provinces and Territories for 2011 Flood Mitigation Investments, to support affected provinces for the cost of permanent flood mitigation measures taken in 2011.

More than 270 non-profit community groups will be able to create or upgrade local recreational, wellness or cultural facilities for Manitoba families this year with help from the province.

Manitoba agriculture minister is encouraging the province’s pork producers to make use of existing programs to cope with ongoing losses while her staff explores additional avenues for providing support.

Manitoba Pork Council is urging the provincial government to follow the lead of the federal government and several other provinces in providing support for its hog sector.