Scott Fielding

• Manitoba to mandate paid leave for worker COVID-19 vaccinations

  Manitoba workers will be able to take a three-hour paid leave to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced Tuesday.

  Health

  May 11
• Manitoba 2021 budget includes rent, child-care freezes, rebate cheques while focusing on COVID-19

  Manitoba's budget is focused primarily on mitigating the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic and includes things like rebate cheques and rent freezes for residential tenants.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• 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 to budget $1.2 billion to fight COVID-19 in 2021

  The Manitoba government says they will spend $1.2 billion to fight the novel coronavirus and its variant over the next fiscal year.

  Health

  Apr 6
• Manitoba to withdraw $215M from rainy day fund to help pay for pandemic

  “We continue to have nearly $600 million in savings for future rainy days, which provides us with additional resiliency for potential emergencies such as floods or forest fires."

  Economy

  Mar 30
• Manitoba finance minister says April 7 budget will focus on pandemic and recovery

  The province is forecasting a $2-billion deficit for the current fiscal year, which ends in three weeks.

  Politics

  Mar 10
• Updates, not repeal, in store for Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act

  Manitoba's construction industry is applauding the province for backing away from early indications it might repeal the Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA).

  Jan 7
• Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act going under the microscope

  Manitoba's construction industry is eager to provide feedback on a potential overhaul of the Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA).

  Politics

  Jan 5
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• Federal coronavirus money boosts Manitoba’s coffers; projected deficit shrinks to $2B

  “Our government will continue to invest in Manitoba’s safe recovery and reinforce public health, as well as economic and fiscal resilience."

  Economy

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Consumer groups, province at odds over changes to Manitoba’s Public Utilities Board

  Premier Brian Pallister says Bill 35, The Public Utilities Ratepayer Protection and Regulatory Reform Act, will save taxpayers money by limiting how often the PUB meets.

  Oct 20, 2020