The Manitoba government has released their financial update. Finance minister Scott Fielding says there was some good news when it comes to the deficit, which is now forecast at $1.1 billion, a $474 million improvement compared to the deficit of $1.6 billion projected in Budget 2021. When it comes to fighting COVID, the budget included $1.180 billion for response and contingencies, and $800 million of this funding has now been allocated.
Manitoba’s Deficit Shrinks
Dec 17, 2021 | 5:20 AM