Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson held a news conference prior to the throne speech at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson held a news conference prior to the throne speech at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government on Tuesday laid out its plans for the coming year in the annual throne speech. Here are some highlights:
— New funding for hospital infrastructure and addiction treatment spaces.
— More efforts to develop public-private partnerships to expand health-care capacity.
— More money to fight crime, including gang activities, child exploitation and illegal hunting.
— New funding for non-profits that help people experiencing homelessness.
— A teacher registry and independent body to govern educator misconduct.
— A new attempt to make Manitoba Hydro financially stable, with details to come.
— A long-promised income support plan for people with severe disabilities is to come in the spring.
— A business loan program for northern Manitoba, which was suspended while under review, will be reopened.
This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Nov. 15, 2022.
