All posts tagged Manitoba

  • Economy
    Canada: Renewable Fuels Regulations
    April 10, 2010

    Issue: Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are primary contributors to climate change. The most significant sources of GHG emissions are anthropogenic, mostly as a result of combustion of fossil fuels. The emissions ...

  • Consumer Affairs
    Manitoba Introduces Franchise Act
    April 7, 2010

    FRANCHISES ACT WOULD STRENGTHEN PROTECTION FOR LOCAL BUSINESS OPERATORS: BJORNSON Manitobans conducting business through franchise relationships would receive new protections under the proposed franchises act, Entrepreneurship, Training and ...

  • Consumer Affairs
    Manitoba Consults on Retirement Income
    March 26, 2010

    PROVINCE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON CANADA’S RETIRMENT INCOME SYSTEM Residents of Manitoba are being asked to provide input on ways to strengthen Canada’s retirement income system by participating in a ...

  • Consumer Affairs
    Consultations on Canada's Retirement Income System
    March 24, 2010

    GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES COAST TO COAST CONSULTATIONS ON CANADA’S RETIREMENT INCOME SYSTEM Ottawa, March 24, 2010 2010-022 Related document: Ensuring the Ongoing Strength of Canada’s Retirement Income System The Honourable Jim ...

  • Economy
    Manitoba 2010 Budget
    March 23, 2010

    BUDGET 2010: MANITOBA MOVES FORWARD Five-year Economic Plan to Grow the Economy, Invest in Key Services: Wowchuk Budget 2010 introduces a five-year economic plan that will tackle the budget shortfall ...

  • Energy
    Manitoba and Saskatchewan Energy Co-operation
    March 9, 2010

    Manitoba and Saskatchewan Ministers Move Forward on East-West Energy Co-operation Working Group Established to Enhance Provincial Electrical Systems: Ministers The Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have agreed to work co?operatively ...

  • Education
    Saskatchewan to Amend Local Government Election Act
    February 3, 2010

    February 2, 2010 – GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND MUNICIPAL TERMS TO FOUR YEARS FROM THREE Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison today announced plans to lengthen the term of ...

  • Aboriginal Affairs
    Consultation Fund For Aboriginal Communities in Manitoba
    February 1, 2010

    Consultation Participation Fund Announced For Aboriginal Communities Roundtable Forum Also to be Held This Spring Manitoba will invest $5 million over five years in a new Crown-Aboriginal Consultation Participation Fund ...

  • Economy
    Manitoba Pre-Budget Consultations
    January 15, 2010

    Wowchuk Announces Pre-Budget Consultations In Numerous Manitoba Communities In Coming Weeks January 15, 2010 Manitobans are encouraged to provide input on Budget 2010 at pre-budget consultations that will be held ...

  • Consumer Affairs
    Report on Impact of HST on Manitobans
    January 4, 2010

    Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk today released a report on the impact that sales tax harmonization would have on Manitoba families, businesses and public finances. The report, titled Sales Tax Harmonization ...