Election year budget promises tax breaks for Manitobans, jump in health-care spending

The proposed budget, which Premier Heather Stefanson intends to take to the electorate, sees overall spending jump by nearly 10 per cent which the province says brings funding increases in all 19 government departments.

The Manitoba government’s election-year budget brings millions in tax savings and billions in increased health-care spending.

The proposed budget, which Premier Heather Stefanson intends to take to the electorate, sees overall spending jump by nearly 10 per cent which the province says brings funding increases in all 19 government departments.

“These are historic times and I think historic times call for historic measures,” Stefanson told reporters. “That is really what this budget is all about.”

The province says its $2 billion in extra spending this year is expected to come from a boost in provincial revenues and federal transfers.

It also sees a projected deficit drop of $15 million, to bring the total to $363 million.

Here is a breakdown of what is included in the 2023 budget.

Manitobans will not have to pay income tax on the first $15,000 they earn in 2023.