Strategy Helps Non-profits Improve Services: Minister Irvin-Ross
The Manitoba government is expanding the opportunity for stable funding and reduced red tape for non-profit organizations, allowing them to focus on delivering important services to the communities they serve, Family Services Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister responsible for non-profits, announced today.
Historic Investment will Help Build U of M, Create More Research, Innovation Opportunities For Students, Faculty in Manitoba: Premier Selinger
The University of Manitoba and its students will benefit from an unprecedented investment in their future thanks to a $150-million commitment to the University of Manitoba’s Front and Centre campaign, Premier Greg Selinger announced today, adding the investment is part of a plan to support innovation at universities and colleges to grow the economy and help students get the skills they need to get good jobs here in Manitoba.
Your NDP government responds to many media requests. Many are often not printed, but we never let an opportunity pass to defend our record. Here is a recent letter from Eric Robinson, your minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro.
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Dear Editor,
Our government responds to many media requests. Many are often not printed, but we never let an opportunity pass to defend our record. Here are some recent examples of communication your NDP government has sent out.
Re: Child Welfare Unequal to the Job (Winnipeg Free Press, Sept. 10, 2015)
Your editorial asks a fair question: what is the provincial government's plan to prevent family breakdown and reduce the rate of apprehending kids?
A new partnership between the Manitoba government and educational leaders throughout the province will respond to recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report made earlier this year to promote and preserve Aboriginal languages, Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum announced today.
“We are united in our resolve to move forward and develop a clear process for incorporating a leadership component into our annual general convention,” said Ellen Olfert, President of the Manitoba NDP. “This committee has a mandate from the Provincial Executive to provide recommendations and lay out the parameters of a potential leadership election as per our constitution.”
The special committee will be chaired by Olfert, and will include:
Manitoba has introduced proposed changes to the Vital Statistics Act to better meet the needs of transgender people, Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux has announced.
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