Rewarding Work Plan Aims to Lift Manitobans From Welfare
Manitoba outlines a four year initiative to move families from welfare to work. It introduces an $11 million child benefit benefiting up to 33 000 children, $2.9 million in subsidized child care, and a $300 job seekers allowance plus training and supports. Projections include $27.6 million yearly for initial investments and a wage floor rise to $8 per hour.
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Gord Mackintosh
Manitoba
Canada
Shawn Mahoney
Opportunities For Employment
Moving Around Manitoba launches to boost activity and well being
The province unveiled Moving Around Manitoba a program by Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross to promote physical activity healthy eating and stress management. Manitobans can track activity on the Moving Around Manitoba site with a virtual tour and eligible activities converted to kilometers. The first 1000 registrants receive a free Manitoba in motion kit.
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Manitoba
Kerri Irvin-Ross
Ivin-Ross
Manitoba to launch external review of regional health authorities
Health Minister Theresa Oswald and the Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba announce a ten year external review of the province's health regionalization. The committee led by Dr Jerry Gray will study governance, efficiency, costs, and patient care, with a report due by December 2007 and opportunities for Manitobans to submit views.
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Manitoba
Theresa Oswald
Oswald
Randy Lock
Jerry Gray
Shirley Delaquis
Tom Closson
Canada
Gray
Moving Around Manitoba program registration details
Starting April 20, individuals can register online at the Manitoba moving around Manitoba site or by phone, fax, mail, or toll free number. Winnipeg contact is 945 3648 and toll free 1 866 788 3648 with mailing address on Carlton Street.
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