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Throne speech includes commitment to build new trades training centre in Thompson

 

The province’s NDP government gave their throne speech yesterday- the last one before next April’s election.

 

The NDP promise to invest $10 billion in infrastructure by 2020, including roads to connect First nations communicates such as Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

 

The speech also highlighted a partnership with UCN to build a new trades training centre, set to be located in Thompson.

 

Premier Greg Selinger said for Manitoba to succeed, rural and northern Manitobans have to have the opportunities to succeed.

 

Mayor Dennis Fenske, who was in attendance, said the skills and trades facility was mentioned for Thompson, and that plans for the facility will be moving forward. Fenske said that although a restorative justice facility wasn’t mentioned as a facility, the potential program of restorative justice is on the radar of the Province of Manitoba. He plans to meet with the Minister of Justice in the near future to discuss restorative justice facilities in our community.

 

Other promises include more investments in after-school programs in northern and rural Manitoba, and the launch of a new Growing Communities Fund- intended to build and renew roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and recreation centres in rural and northern Manitoba.  

 

Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister says the government has already broken promises to keep taxes low and balance the budget. He says the throne speech’s commitment to spend more money on infrastructure means another tax hike is likely.

 

The throne speech also promises new supports for victims of domestic violence, First Nations kids in the child welfare system, and women undergoing fertility treatment.

 

Inside yesterday's throne speech. (Photo courtesy MLA for Thompson Steve Ashton)

 

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