Criticisms from environmental, health, and community organizations have followed the release of Manitoba’s 2026 budget, arguing the province is failing to match the urgency of the climate crisis, even as it invests heavily in health care and economic development. A coalition of nearly 30 organizations, including Climate Action Team Manitoba,Continue Reading
The Manitoba government’s latest budget places housing and homelessness promises new social housing, rent relief, and wraparound supports. But housing advocates say the investments, while welcome, remain far too small to meet the scale of the crisis, and that delays will only make conditions worse as affordability pressures continue toContinue Reading
Manitoba’s 2026 budget, delivered by Finance Minister Adrien Sala, is being positioned by the NDP government as proof that progressive priorities and fiscal responsibility can coexist. With a projected $27.3 billion in spending and a focus on cost-of-living relief, health‑care rebuilding, and long‑term economic growth, the budget outlines a confident governingContinue Reading
The Manitoba government is marking a significant milestone in its efforts to rebuild the province’s health care system, with a record 45 nurses set to graduate from specialized intensive care unit (ICU) training this spring and join critical care teams across Manitoba. Premier Wab Kinew said the milestone represents bothContinue Reading
A report from Manitoba’s Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has highlighted significant gaps in the management and coordination of dialysis services across the province, prompting renewed commitments from government and health care organizations to strengthen kidney care for Manitobans. The OAG’s Management of Dialysis Services audit found that theContinue Reading
On Thursday, a coalition of 26 Manitoba civil society organizations gathered at the Manitoba Legislature to deliver a joint letter urging the provincial government to significantly increase investments in climate action in the upcoming 2026 budget. “Dear Hon. Minister Sala, We, the 26 undersigned organizations, are writing to urge youContinue Reading
As hate crimes across Canada and Manitoba continue to rise, the Manitoba Government announced a new enhancement fund to help communities facing targeted intimidation, vandalism, and hate-motivated incidents. The $1-million security enhancement fund will support community organizations, cultural groups, and places of worship by covering costs related to security infrastructureContinue Reading
Winnipeg and Manitobans can now apply for and use a digital health card on their mobile devices, marking another step in the province’s effort to modernize health care access. The announcement was made on Monday by Premier Wab Kinew, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara, and Stephanie Nunes,Continue Reading
The Manitoba Government will undergo a pilot project to translate the Hansard, the official transcript of government proceedings and debate, into the seven Indigenous languages used in Manitoba. The translation from the French and English legislation will begin with Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). However, a fluent Anishinaabemowin speaker is hesitant about theContinue Reading
The Manitoba Government has announced a new plan to end chronic homelessness by moving the estimated 700 Manitobans living in encampments into housing. Starting in February, the City of Winnipeg and sector partners will work with a designated encampment over a 30-day timeline to transition them to move-in-ready housing. MinisterContinue Reading
