Manitoba Provincial Pre-Budget Consultations Announced

Seven pre-budget consultations will be held across Manitoba with Minister of Finance Stan Struthers. These meetings are meant to provide Manitobans an opportunity to propose priorities, thoughts, and suggestions as the Government builds its 2013 provincial budget.

CUPE members are strongly encouraged to attend these consultations, as provincial funding affects health care, education, social services, municipalities, jobs & employment, and more!

The Pre-Budget Consultations are scheduled for the following dates:

January 21, 7-9pm
Winnipeg South – Fort Garry Community Club, Victoria Main Hall
*Bilingual Consultation

January 22, 7-9pm
Gimli – Lakeview Resort

January 23, 7-9pm
Niverville Heritage Centre

January 28, 1-3pm
Flin Flon Chamber Councils

January 28, 2013 7-9pm
Swan River – Westwood Inn at Conference Centre

January 29, 7-9pm
Winnipeg North, Valley Gardens Community Club

January 30, 1-3pm
Brandon – Sokal Hall

If you’re unable to attend a consultation, you can share your views in writing with the minister at Budget Consultations, Room 103, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, R3C 0V8; by email at minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca or by filling out the questionnaire at www.gov.mb.ca.