Manitoba Economy

• Manitoba plans hike to minimum wage, while labour, anti-poverty groups want more

  Premier Wab Kinew says the increase to $15.80 an hour is in line with the rate of inflation as set under provincial law.

  Economy

  Mar 13
  
• Manitoba government could boost security for remote work, auditor general says

  Manitoba's auditor general says the government should improve some encryption settings and do more to train staff in phishing and other scams to support work-from-home policies.

  Politics

  Mar 12
  
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• Manitoba program aims to empower young adults with intellectual disabilities

  Manitoba's new supported employment program aims to empower young adults with intellectual disabilities, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced on Tuesday.

  Economy

  Feb 13
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• Manitoba’s audited financial statement shows $270 million surplus

  The final audited numbers for the 2022-23 fiscal year, out Friday, show a surplus of $270 million after projecting a $548-million deficit from the budget.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2023
• Manitoba promises new money to keep rents low at private non-profit housing complexes

  Families Minister Rochelle Squires says one-point-four-million dollars will be available this year alone, with more in future years.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
• ‘Consistent job growth’ forecast for Manitoba in coming years: government report

  Manitoba's Labour Market Outlook forecasts the province will see 114,300 total job openings created over the next five years.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2023
• Manitoba government economic outlook predicts improving fiscal position

  Manitoba's economic growth is forecast at 0.9 per cent compared to 0.5 per cent nationally.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2023
• Prairie provinces stand to benefit the most from boost to immigration target: report

  A new Desjardins report suggests Canada's immigration target increase could spur economic growth, with the Prairies standing to benefit the most.

  Economy

  Feb 8, 2023
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• Economic rebound, higher federal transfer payments reduce Manitoba’s deficit

  Manitoba's deficit has come in much lower than expected, thanks to a rebounding economy and higher-than-expected federal transfer payments.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2022
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• Manitoba creates expert panel to weigh in on immigration policies

  The new Immigration Advisory Council will pitch improvements to bolster immigration and draw in qualified workers from abroad.

  Politics

  Feb 14, 2022