The Manitoba Government opened a new legislative session, with Premier Wab Kinew laying out plans for the future through the Throne Speach.
Among the commitments made in the throne speech are healthcare, economic growth, the New Public Safety Strategy, planning for schools, and more.
In health care, the plan includes building on the 870 net new health-care workers and new clinics in Winnipeg and Brandon with a new ER wait times strategy.
it would also look to add 800 new hip and knee surgeries at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre and applications for an improved plastic health card rolling out before the end of the year.
Plans for economic growth would explore a new critical minerals strategy, highway twinning, and a new Indigenous loan guarantee program.
For community safety, the province has already shared its new "tough on crime" plan, titled the Public Safety Strategy.
In schools, we could see expansions to the universal school meal program, updated science and finance curriculum, and a commitment to ensure all First Nations people are able to vote in school board elections.
There are also plans to address anti-competitive contracts that make groceries more expensive, a plan to freeze Manitoba Hydro rates for one year, and new steps to provide relief to renters and homeowners.
A new mother and child bison statue to be built on the front lawn of the legislative building grounds, and a new honour for veterans and other Manitoba heroes is also in the works.
Premier Kinew noted, "We’re starting to see progress on these important priorities and we won’t stop working to make life better for all Manitobans.”
You can watch the full throne speech at the Government Of Manitoba's youtube channel.
