September 21, 2015
Province Announces Pre-budget Consultations Starting Soon
– – –Listening to Manitobans about Their Priorities Key to Developing Strong Budget to Move Province Forward: Minister Dewar
Manitobans are invited to share their views about what they want to see in the next provincial budget at community meetings throughout the province and online, Finance Minister Greg Dewar announced today.
“We want to hear from Manitobans about their ideas so we can build a strong budget that focuses on what matters most to Manitoba families,” said Minister Dewar. “I’m looking forward to meeting with people from across the province to talk about the issues that mean the most to them.”
The first consultations will begin later this month with a public meeting in The Pas. In addition to public meetings, the province will also be using an online survey and interactive telephone town halls to reach as many Manitobans as possible, the minister noted.
Upcoming consultations will include:
- The Pas: Sept. 25, 1 to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria at University College of the North, 436 Seventh St. East. To RSVP, call 204-623-2034.
- Winnipeg South: Sept. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Glenwood Community Centre, 27 Overton St. To RSVP, call 204-237-8771.
- Gimli: Sept. 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lakeview North Room at the Lakeview Resort and Conference Centre, 10 Centre St. To RSVP, call 204-482-7066 or 1-855-695-1361 (toll-free).
- Winnipeg West: Sept. 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Woodhaven Community Club, 200 Glendale St. To RSVP, call 204-832-2318.
- Brandon: Oct. 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Riverbank Discovery Centre, 1 – 545 Conservation Dr. To RSVP, call 204-726-6796.
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Ile des Chênes: Oct. 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m., TransCanada Centre, 1 Rivard St. To RSVP, call
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Morden: Oct. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Morden Chiropractic Centre Room, Access Event Centre,
111 Gilmour St. To RSVP, call 1-204-945-3952 in Winnipeg. - Winnipeg Northeast: Oct. 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Valley Garden Community Centre, 218 Antrim Rd. To RSVP, call 204-667-7244.
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Winnipeg Northwest: Oct. 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the common room, Maples Collegiate,
1330 Jefferson Ave. To RSVP, call 204-421-9414.
Those unable to attend a meeting can make a submission in writing to the minister by emailing minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca or by mail c/o Budget Consultations, Room 103, Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8.
A telephone town hall will be held for urban residents on Thursday, Oct. 22 and for rural residents on Friday, Oct. 23 between 7 and 8 p.m. Registration deadlines are Oct. 19 for the urban town hall and Oct. 20 for the rural town hall, and those planning to attend are asked to register at www.gov.mb.ca/finance/consult/intro.html.
Updated times and dates for consultations can be found on the Manitoba Finance website at www.gov.mb.ca/finance/consult/intro.html.
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