Government of Manitoba news release

The Manitoba government, joined by community leaders from across the province, laid out its plan to work together, strengthen health care, lower costs for families and grow the province’s low-carbon economy with a geothermal home heating program in the speech from the throne, ‘A New Day in Manitoba,’ Premier Wab Kinew announced today.

Highway improvement projects on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 75 are well underway, with construction started in mid-May and expected completion scheduled later this year, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today.

“As Manitoba’s main north-south trade route, PTH 75 is critical to the safe, efficient transportation of goods, products and services to international markets,” said Piwniuk. “These projects will ensure this major economic corridor is in peak condition to continue supporting economic growth and opportunity in Manitoba.”

The Manitoba government continues working collaboratively with the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) as Manitoba’s first-ever potash mining operation starts pilot production, Premier Heather Stefanson and Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton announced here today.

The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Animal Care Act that it says would streamline and enhance the process for appeals brought before the Animal Care Appeal Board, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced. 

To help Manitobans make ends meet, Budget 2023 delivers an unprecedented $1.8 billion in affordability and tax measures while bolstering vital programs and services Manitobans most rely on with a record-setting investment of $2 billion, Premier Heather Stefanson and Finance Minister Cliff Cullen announced today.

As part of its ongoing commitment to support the agricultural industry and help farm producers develop climate change resiliency, the Manitoba government is launching a new fertilizer efficiency calculator tool, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced here today.

The Manitoba government will invest up to $10 million to support the development of the Prairie Innovation Centre at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) in Brandon, Premier Heather Stefanson announced here today as part of her address at the 46th annual Manitoba Ag Days.

The Manitoba government’s agricultural Crown land lease and permit auctions will be held online Feb. 6 to 11, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has released the 2022 Manitoba Basins Fall Conditions Report, which indicates soil moisture levels at the time of freeze-up are near normal or below normal in most Manitoba basins, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today.

The 2022 speech from the throne, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville at the opening of the fifth session of the 42nd legislature, is setting a course toward greater health, and prosperity for Manitobans with a series of commitments to make communities stronger, safer and more affordable, Premier Heather Stefanson said today.