Manitoba Shortline Railways

Shortline railways are an important part of Manitoba’s transportation system. Operating and maintaining railways is extremely capital intensive. There exist limited public funds available geared towards shortlines. KAP brought up …

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Portioned Percentage – Property Tax

Manitoba farmers continue to bear a large burden with the education property tax. Farms continue to grow in acres and property values continue to rise. This translates into higher property …

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Routes: Trade and Commerce

Farmers rely on an effective and efficient road network to market their commodities. In Manitoba there exists thousands of kilometers of highways consisting of various allowable maximum vehicle weights. The …

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The Animal Care Amendment Act (Bill 31)

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for administering the Animal Care Act. This piece of regulation sets standards on acceptable care practices for animals in Manitoba. Bill 31 was introduced …

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Animal Care Regulation Amendments

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for administering the Animal Care Regulation. This piece of regulation sets standards on acceptable care practices for animals in Manitoba. The proposed amendments remove …

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Manitoba Building Code Amendments

Every five years the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes provides an updated National Building Code (NBC) that can be adopted by the provincial government. The current Manitoba Building …

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Veterinary Shortage in Manitoba

There currently exists no post-secondary facility in Manitoba to train students in veterinarian medicine. As a result, students receive training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University …

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Manitoba Water Action Plan

The Department of Environment and Climate unveiled their water management strategy framework in November 2022. The framework outlined the goals of the department regarding water management. A few months later …

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