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May 27, 2020

Province Thanks Manitobans for Valuable Input on Plans to Restore Safe Services

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Feedback Has Helped Shape Plan to Reopen Manitoba for Business: Pallister

The Manitoba government is thanking Manitobans for providing input on the draft plan of Restoring Safe Services Phase Two, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.
 
“Last week, we shared with you a draft plan to guide Manitobans into the second phase of safely restoring our services and rebuilding our economy from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Pallister. “We’re able to move forward and relax restrictions because of the efforts of Manitobans to flatten the curve, and our path forward will be shaped by all the valuable feedback we received from residents, workers and businesses.” 
 
After the premier announced the draft plan May 21, the province received more than 5,200 questions and survey feedback forms. Since March 30, Manitobans have submitted more than 8,300 questions or survey forms on the pandemic response. Pallister noted the input received will continue to help public health officials refine plans going forward.
 
From the May 21 survey, 77 per cent of respondents said they definitely or somewhat agree that Phase One of Manitoba’s roadmap was an appropriate, well-considered first step in restoring services safely in the province. Respondents cited the routine briefings by Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, and other officials as the most helpful source of information.  
 
“Our plan to gradually open additional businesses is being made in careful consultation with our public health experts and taking into account the experiences and concerns of Manitobans,” said Pallister. “We rely on all Manitobans, from front-line workers to the business community to those receiving our services, to let us know their thoughts on how best to safely expand available services, while maintaining physical distancing measures and other considerations of our health and well-being.”
 
Along with the opportunity to provide online feedback through http://EngageMB.ca, the province hosted three public telephone town halls, which had nearly 52,000 participants from across the province. 
 
Roussin and Manitoba’s cabinet ministers have participated in several stakeholder meetings with hundreds of attendees who represent those in the education, child-care and business sectors, as well as virtual town halls with the Winnipeg and Manitoba chambers of commerce. 
 
For those who wish to participate in the survey, visit:
https://engagemb.ca/restoring-safe-services-phase-two
 
A comprehensive list of Manitoba government COVID-19 measures can be found at:
https://manitoba.ca/bg/2020/04/covid19.html.
 
For up-to-date information on Manitoba’ COVID-19 response, visit www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
 
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