Drought-stricken farmers need cash, not talk: NDP By: Dylan Robertson
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Tom Johnson, a cattle farmer near Oak Point north of Winnipeg, is experiencing drought conditions. Meteorologists say the Winnipeg area has had only minor rainfall over the past month, during which much of Western Canada has faced a heat wave.
The Manitoba NDP says the Pallister government needs to go beyond consultations and immediately provide cash to farmers facing a historic drought.
The Manitoba NDP says the Pallister government needs to go beyond consultations and immediately provide cash to farmers facing a historic drought. The government should respond and act immediately, right now, because thousands need the help today, NDP agriculture critic Diljeet Brar told reporters Monday.
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Province commits $3 million in municipal fee-for-service agreements
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Posted on 05/31/2021 at 9:22 am
A new partnership between the Manitoba government and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) is resulting in a meaningful review and update to fee-for-service agreements totalling $3 million with municipalities.
“Strengthening partnerships with local governments is essential to enhance relationships with rural municipalities and work toward building a more sustainable and resilient Manitoba,” said Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler. “Innovation and solution finding is what we are aiming to do and are committed to working with all levels of local governments to build a better future for all Manitobans.”
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is concerned the provinceâs ongoing review of the Police Services Act could lead to an erosion of democracy.
In a November press release, the province said the independent review contains 70 recommendations ranging from small amendments to the development of new legislation, regulatory standards and oversight regimes. Last fall the province said it will introduce legislation in 2021 that will fortify Manitobaâs Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) and address gaps in the current legislation.
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