| Manitoba Budget 2015 | 1 May 15 |
The brochure for the budget indicates that Manitoba intends to leverage $ 1B Cdn over five years to ‘enhance water quality’, and return Lake Winnipeg to its former function and health. While the Clean Environment Commission is considering its recommendations about regulation of Lake Winnipeg water levels, and providing Manitoba Hydro with a final licence, this budget acknowledges Lake Winnipeg needs scientific and environmental programs, and funding. Funds to modernize Spruce Woods Park, Birds Hill Park, and Grand Beach provincial parks are included in 2015-16 expenditures. The budget speech also indicates that there will be continued funding for First Nation lands planning – which are often for territories located in boreal forest regions. A climate change fund will assist companies to reduce their emissions and create green jobs in the transportation and agriculture sectors. Infrastructure investments are going to further flood proofing efforts and expand wetlands – both relevant in the face of repeated and increasing flood events in Manitoba.
View Manitoba Budget press releases |
|
 Print version |
Top |
