"Take Our Kids to Work" Program Scheduled for November 3
October 29, 1999Manitoba students in Senior 1 (Grade 9) are urged to participate in the 1999 "Take our Kids To Work" program by going to the workplace of a parent, relative or family friend on Wednesday, Nov. 3, Education and Training Minister Drew Caldwell said today. "I encourage...
Premier Announces Senior Staff Appointment
October 29, 1999Premier Gary Doer today announced the appointment of Dr. Ben Levin to the position of deputy minister of education and training. "A highly respected educator, Dr. Levin comes to the department with a wealth of experience," the premier said. He has served as a school trustee, senior...
New Judge Appointed To Provincial Court
October 28, 1999Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh today announced the appointment of Marva J. Smith QC to the Provincial Court of Manitoba. "Ms. Smith has already played a leadership role in the legal community, participating in a wide variety of professional and community endeavours," said Mackintosh. "I think all Manitobans will be...
Health Minister In Northern Manitoba
October 28, 1999HEALTH MINISTER CONSULTS WITH PATIENTS, HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERS IN NORTHERN MANITOBA Health Minister Dave Chomiak is meeting today with health-care providers, patients and community representatives in Northern Manitoba to listen to them and their concerns and to determine how the delivery of services to the North can be enhanced. During a...
Conference To Encourage Young People To Stay In Manitoba: Mihychuk
October 28, 1999The provincial government is a key partner in "Manitoba: Place to Be--Place to Stay", a conference designed to help Manitoba young people explore business and entrepreneurial opportunities in the province, Industry, Trade and Mines Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk announced today. The province is providing $23,750 to support the day-long conference...
Province Expands Campaign To Protect Against Flu
October 27, 1999Manitobans Encouraged to "Say Yes to the Flu Shot" The province's annual campaign against influenza received a boost today as the Manitoba government launched an expanded program to encourage flu vaccination among high risk Manitobans and health care workers. Health Minister David Chomiak said the provincial government, the...
Premier Says U.S. Better Understands Devils Lake - Garrison Objections
October 26, 1999"Proposals Still Pose 'Dirty Water' Threat to Manitoba" WASHINGTON, D.C.--Premier Gary Doer today said that high level meetings with U.S. federal elected and administration officials over the past two days have resulted in making Manitoba's position clear with the Americans on the twin 'dirty water' threat of both...
Consumer Affairs Minister Recommends Caution When Approached For
October 26, 1999DONATIONS Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Ron Lemieux today reminded Manitobans to exercise caution when dealing with people collecting or soliciting charitable donations in light of the discovery of a charity scam in the province. "Manitobans are a very charitable people and it shows because our province is among...
Province Launches Mentoring For Women In Small Business
October 26, 1999The Manitoba Women's Directorate has developed a mentoring program for women who are owners of small businesses, Diane McGifford, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today. The minister made the announcement during the Voices of Experience Conference, a day-long event for small business women, held at the...
Small Business Week Supports Manitoba Entrepreneurs
October 25, 1999The important contributions small businesses make to the provincial economy will be recognized during Small Business Week Oct. 25 to 29, Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk announced today. "Because entrepreneurs play such an integral role in expanding Manitoba's economy, the provincial government is committed to supporting...
Manitoba Takes A Stand In Child Pornography Appeal
October 22, 1999Manitoba will be among the parties arguing that laws against the possession of child pornography should be upheld when the Supreme Court of Canada hears the case of R v Sharpe, Attorney General Gord Mackintosh has announced. In June, the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld the acquittal of...
Family Services and Housing Minister to Chair Ministerial Council
October 21, 1999Manitoba Family Services and Housing Minister Tim Sale will be meeting tomorrow with Minister of Human Resources Development Canada Jane Stewart in Ottawa. This preliminary meeting with the federal minister leads up to the meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Social Union scheduled for next week....
Mines Minister Meets With Northerners
October 21, 1999Commitment to Assist Communities Threatened by Mine Closures Industry, Trade and Mines Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk met with community and mining representatives today at Leaf Rapids and Lynn Lake to determine what role the provincial government can play in assisting the communities where current ore resources are running down....
Ministers Critical Of CRTC Decision
October 21, 1999Manitobans living in northern, remote and rural regions may pay more for telephone service as the result of a recent CRTC decision on high-cost servicing, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Ron Lemieux and Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson said today. "Manitobans were looking to the CRTC for...
Doer, Lathlin To Lead Delegation Opposing Devil's Lake Drainage Outlet
October 21, 1999Premier Gary Doer and Conservation Minister Oscar Lathlin will lead a delegation to Washington, D.C., Oct. 24-26 to press Manitoba's concerns with respect to the construction of a drainage outlet at Devil's Lake, N.D. which could result in a serious environmental danger to the Red River Watershed. The bill...
Marketing Fundamentals for Rural Manitoba Businesses
October 21, 1999In support of Small Business Week, Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs and the Manitoba Community Newspapers Association (MCNA) are presenting a third series of marketing seminars in Thompson, Swan River, Neepawa, Killarney, Altona and Arborg Oct. 22 – 29. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Jean Friesen announced today that the seminars will cover...
Premier Announces All-party Farm Delegation to Demand Support for Manitoba Farmers
October 20, 1999A Manitoba-Saskatchewan delegation on farm income will meet with the federal government in Ottawa Oct. 28 and 29 to press the two provinces' request for additional financial assistance for prairie farmers. "We're very concerned about the future of the family farm," said Premier Gary Doer. "There's a...
Entrepeneurial Teens To Get Professional Feedback
October 20, 1999100 High School Students to Take Part In Student Business Workshop Tomorrow A group of 100 senior students from across Winnipeg will receive professional business advice tomorrow from a panel of seasoned small business owners during the Canada-Manitoba Business Service Centre's Senior Students Business Workshop, Industry, Trade and...
Government Updates Transition Process
October 20, 1999Premier Gary Doer has announced updates on the reorganization of government following the swearing in of the new cabinet and the reduction of departments from 18 to 15 earlier this month. The responsibility for mines is now held by the minister of industry and trade and the department will...
Aboriginal Youth Initiatives In The Spotlight Today
October 20, 1999A wide variety of projects initiated and driven by Manitoba's aboriginal young people are taking the spotlight at the first annual Showcase of Aboriginal Youth Initiatives sponsored by Partners for Careers job placement service. Projects highlighted serve the peers and communities of Aboriginal youth and are the focus of...
Education Minister Announces End to Contracts with Youth News Network
October 20, 1999Education and Training Minister Drew Caldwell today announced that schools can no longer enter into contracts with Athena Educational Partners for the purpose of broadcasting its Youth News Network (YNN) into Manitoba classrooms. "We agree with the many parents who are telling us it's time for the...
1999 Women's History Month To Honour Craftswomen
October 20, 1999In celebration of Women's History Month, the provincial government will salute the achievements and contributions of Manitoba craftswomen with an exhibition of historical and contemporary craft pieces from the Manitoba Crafts Council. Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Diane McGifford, minister responsible for the status of women, will officially open...
Province Joins City in Arson Initiative
October 19, 1999The Manitoba government today joined forces with the City of Winnipeg in its battle against arson, Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh and Labour Minister Becky Barrett have announced. "Arson is becoming an increasing threat to the safety of citizens and security of property in the City of Winnipeg," Mackintosh said....
Premier Announces Brandon As Site For Western Premiers' Conference
October 19, 1999BRANDON--Manitoba Premier Gary Doer has announced that Brandon will be the site of the next annual Western Premiers' Conference in May 2000. With the recent creation of Nunavut, seven premiers and territorial leaders are expected to attend the Brandon conference. It is also expected that representatives of the Western...
Manitoba To Participate In International Ag Conference
October 19, 1999Agricultural producers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota will meet next month at the Northern Plains Producer Conference: On Common Ground being held in Fargo, N. D., Nov. 15 to 17. Manitoba Agriculture and Food Minister Rosann Wowchuk said the province is pleased to support the...
Call for Nominations for Crime Prevention Awards
October 18, 1999Award nominations are now being sought for individuals and organizations whose crime prevention efforts help keep Manitoba's communities safe, Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh has announced. "Throughout the year, many Manitobans actively work to increase safety and prevent crime in our neighbourhoods," said Mackintosh. "The Crime Prevention Awards...
Move Clocks Back One Hour Oct. 31
October 18, 1999Manitoba clocks move back one hour early Hallowe'en morning, Sunday, Oct. 31. Under the Official Time Act, daylight saving time, uniform for the entire province, ends on the last Sunday in October and begins the first Sunday in April. This year, the official reversion to standard time occurs precisely at...
Throne Speech To Open Legislature Nov. 25
October 18, 1999Speaker To Be Elected In Chamber Nov. 18 The first session of the 37th Manitoba legislature will begin Nov. 25 with the reading of the speech from the throne. "The throne speech will indicate how the government will begin implementing the commitments made to Manitobans during the...
Conciliator Appointed To Assist Negotiations Between INCO Thompson and Steelworkers
October 15, 1999In accordance with The Labour Relations Act, Labour Minister Becky Barrett today appointed Allan Fleury, provincial director of conciliation and mediation services, to act as a conciliator in the labour dispute between INCO Thompson and the United Steelworkers of America, Local 2166. The appointment of a conciliation officer came...
Meeting With Federal Agriculture Minister Productive: Wowchuk
October 15, 1999MEETING WITH FEDERAL AGRICULTURE MINISTER "PRODUCTIVE": WOWCHUK Agriculture and Food Minister Rosann Wowchuk is describing her meeting with federal Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lyle Vanclief in Ottawa yesterday as "productive". Wowchuk and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture and Food Dwain Lingenfelter met with Vanclief to inform him of the agricultural crisis...
Federal-Provincial Partnership Funding Announced
October 15, 1999FOR UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA SMARTpark PROJECT WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The University of Manitoba will receive $5.6 million in funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba to develop SMARTpark, a research park on the Fort Garry Campus. SMARTpark will foster research collaboration between the...
Manitoba Millennium Deadline Extended
October 15, 1999The second deadline to apply for funding from the Manitoba Millennium Program has been extended to Nov. 30 from Oct 15, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Diane McGifford announced today. The third and final deadline remains March 1, 2000. "This extension will allow many applicants to complete their millennium-related...
Finance Minister Announces Independent Financial Review
October 15, 1999Finance Minister Greg Selinger announced today a two- phase, independent review of the state of the finances of the Province of Manitoba, some important Crown organizations, and government enterprises. "Manitobans need an independent review of the province's fiscal situation, particularly in view of the tens of millions of unbudgeted...
Provincial Justice Committee Members Gather at Conference
October 14, 1999The community-based efforts of the over 70 Manitoba youth justice committees will be strengthened at a two-day conference being held this week, Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh announced. "Volunteers throughout the province make justice committees what they are--an effective way to address youth crime," said Mackintosh. "This conference provides committee...
Industry Minister Dismayed At Nortel Decision To Close
October 14, 1999Industry, Trade, and Mines Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk has expressed her dismay at Nortel's decision to close its Winnipeg operations by Jan. 28, 2000. Nortel announced today that all of its approximately 200 Winnipeg employees will either be terminated or asked to relocate to one of the company's operations in Calgary, Dallas...
Federal Throne Speech Draws Mixed Reaction
October 13, 1999Speech Strong On Children, Weak On Farm Crisis: Premier Premier Gary Doer applauded some of the areas in the federal throne speech, such as its emphasis on children and infrastructure, but said the failure to mention new support for farmers under tremendous pressures due to the commodity crisis...
Agriculture Minister Responds to Grain Transporation Report
October 8, 1999AGRICULTURE MINISTER RESPONDS TO GRAIN TRANSPORTATION REPORT Agriculture and Food Minister Rosann Wowchuk has expressed Manitoba's dissatisfaction with recommendations made recently by federal facilitator Arthur Kroeger on how to implement grain handling and transportation reforms. "Stakeholders achieved consensus on important elements of a reform package," Wowchuk said. "But on the...
AIDA Interim Applications Now Available
October 6, 1999OTTAWA--Interim payment application forms for the second year of the Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance (AIDA) program are now available to producers in Manitoba where the federal government directly delivers the AIDA program. The interim application announcement was made today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lyle Vanclief and Manitoba Agriculture...
Premier Announces Senior Staff Appointments
October 6, 1999Premier Gary Doer today announced the appointment of senior government staff members and the reassignment of some deputy ministers to conform to the establishment of new departments. "I am confident this reorganization of top civil service positions will serve Manitobans well as we begin the process of restructuring...
Doer Administration Installed In Office
October 5, 1999Premier Gary Doer and 14 Manitoba New Democratic MLAs were sworn in today as members of the new administration's Executive Council. During the swearing-in ceremony, conducted by Lt. Gov. Peter M. Liba, Doer said it was a great honour to be called to serve as a member of cabinet....
First Quarter Report On Provincial Finances
October 1, 1999Finance Minister Harold Gilleshammer today released the province's financial report for the first quarter of the 1999-2000 fiscal year. The report shows that, for the period April 1, 1999, to June 30, 1999, total expenditures were $1,535.1 million plus a $75 million debt retirement payment, while revenue totalled $1,393.5...
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