January 11, 2013

FINANCE MINISTER HOSTS PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS

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Public Meetings give Manitobans Opportunity to Voice Priorities: Struthers

The Government of Manitoba will be launching its pre-budget consultation meetings in the coming weeks, allowing all Manitobans the chance to have their voices heard as the government works toward announcing the 2013 budget this spring, Finance Minister Stan Struthers said today.
“In this time of global economic uncertainty, it is important to keep focused on responsible fiscal management,” said Struthers.  “But we’ll keep working and listening to Manitoba families to ensure their priorities are reflected in the 2013 budget.”
The pre-budget consultations are spread out across the province, giving all Manitobans an opportunity to weigh in, added Struthers.  All consultations run from 7 to 9 p.m. unless otherwise stated.  The locations are as follows:

• Jan. 21, south Winnipeg – Fort Garry Community Club, main hall (bilingual consultations);
• Jan. 22, Gimli – Lakeview Resort, 10 Centre St.;
• Jan. 23, Niverville – Niverville Heritage Centre, 100 Heritage Trail;
• Jan. 28, Flin Flon – City Hall, council chambers, 20 First Ave. (1 to 3 p.m.);
• Jan. 28, Swan River – Westwood Inn, Valley room, 473 Westwood Rd.;
• Jan. 29, north Winnipeg – Valley Gardens Community Club, 218 Antrim Rd.; and
• Jan. 30, Brandon – Keystone Centre, 1175 18 St. (1 to 3 p.m.).

If Manitobans are unable to attend a consultation, they can share their views in writing with the minister at Budget Consultations, Room 103, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 0V8; by email at minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca or by filling out the questionnaire at www.gov.mb.ca/finance/consult/intro.html.

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