The Manitoba government will be mailing out employment and income assistance cheques for October earlier than normal.
The province’s plan is to avoid delays by a possible postal strike on Sept. 26.
Regular government mail will continue until a postal strike or lockout occurs.
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Manitobans who currently receive payments or benefits by direct deposit, will not be affected.
Due dates for provincial tax returns will remain the same.
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