June 12, 2025
Manitoba Government Announces Tax Deferrals for Businesses Affected by Wildfires
The Manitoba government is providing relief and support for businesses impacted by wildfires raging across the province, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today.
“Our government is stepping up to help businesses who have not been able to operate due to the wildfire situation,” said Sala. “Our main priority as a government has been to keep people safe and supporting Manitobans impacted by wildfires. This wildfire season has been worse than many in recent years and we’re using every tool available to us to help Manitobans during this challenging period.”
Beginning this week, businesses affected by wildfires in Manitoba are eligible for relief of their provincially administered tax payments. Businesses can request a penalty and interest waiver when they are reasonably able to file and pay their retail sales tax, health and post-secondary education tax levy, and other provincially administered tax returns once the impacts of the wildfires have subsided. This option is being provided as many wildfire-affected businesses may not have access to relevant records, technical resources or the capacity to file at this time, noted the minister.
For more information visit www.gov.mb.ca/finance/taxation/.
Visit MBReady at https://mbready.manitoba.ca for more information about emergency alerts and safety, as well as resources for evacuees.
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are matching donations made to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfire Appeal to support those affected by the wildfires. Every $1 donated will become $3 to support the families and individuals most impacted by wildfires. Donation matching will be open for 30 days, retroactive to May 28. For more information, visit www.redcross.ca.
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