Manitoba politics

• Manitoba government seeks public feedback on education plans

  The task force will be made up of MLAs, parents, as well as school and community leaders.

  Education

  Apr 13
• Few surprises expected in Manitoba’s 2021-22 budget Wednesday

  Manitoba has already made several announcements about what to expect in this year's fiscal budget.

  Politics

  Apr 7
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• Manitoba’s governing Progressive Conservatives raise much more money than Opposition

  Documents filed with Elections Manitoba show the Tories raised more than $1.6 million in donations and fundraising last year.

  Health

  Apr 6
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• Manitoba premier promises rebate cheques coming from 2021 budget

  Brian Pallister has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m.

  Politics

  Apr 1
• Manitoba’s families minister calls for review of boy’s death after caregivers charged

  'It's absolutely tragic what happened to this child.'

  Crime

  Mar 25
• Manitoba premier vows to carry on court challenge against federal carbon tax

  Brian Pallister says Manitoba deserves recognition for the billions of dollars it has spent to develop clean hydroelectric energy.

  Environment

  Mar 25
• Manitoba premier hints at wine in neighbourhood stores, more places to buy alcohol

  Premier Brian Pallister says part of the aim is to make it more convenient to buy alcohol.

  Politics

  Mar 24
• Manitoba introduces bill proposing tougher fines for protesters

  Under the proposed legislation the owner or operator of the infrastructure would be able to apply for a court order to create a temporary protection zone.

  Politics

  Mar 15
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• Manitoba government reworks education system, eliminates elected school boards

  The Manitoba School Boards Association says elected boards must be preserved because they are connected to their communities.

  Education

  Mar 15
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• Manitoba promises to reveal more information, but some records could take more time

  A bill now before the legislature would change the province's freedom of information law by requiring automatic public disclosure of more government records.

  Politics

  Mar 11