Manitoba Throne Speech Shows Leaner Address and New Speaker
The Filmon government opened the 36th Legislature with a two and a half page Throne Speech, a contrast to December’s 14 page address. Louise Dacquay becomes Madam Speaker with Marcel Laurendeau as Deputy Speaker, replacing Denis Rocan. The piece notes reduced federal support for agriculture and transportation, and pressure on Ottawa to defend Manitoba’s interests against Liberal policy shifts and aboriginal offloading.
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Rural stress line highlights Manitoba farm mental illness crisis
A CMHA Manitoba official argues mental illness affects Canadians from ages 24 to 44, with farm communities hit hardest. The Farm and Rural Stress Line, started December 1994, relies on volunteers and donations amid scarce local psychiatric resources, with ongoing funding struggles and political inaction noted.
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