Manitoba politicians return to the legislature today (Mar 1) to begin the spring session.
Premier Heather Stefanson says this year’s budget will likely come down in April, and will contain more help for people and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She says it’ll be another deficit budget, and Conservatives are still aiming to balance the books by 2028.
The sitting will also see the return of all members to the chamber. Many have taken part via video conferencing during the pandemic in order to reduce the number of people in the chamber and allow those in attendance to spread out. Stefanson says the option will still be available for any member who is ill.
The session is scheduled to run until June.
