The province was finally able to introduce the budget today, more than a week later than originally planned.
Finance Minister Scott Fielding also revealed there will be another document to outline how Manitoba can handle the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The minister noted the province has nearly $1 billion of financial flexibility to address the issue.
The province's rainy-day fund will also see another $300 million added.
The new budget also includes a $6.8 billion investment in health care, with $1.3 billion in operating grants to public school divisions.
The province’s “made-in-Manitoba” Green Levy takes effect July 1st at a flat $25 per tonne. Unlike the federal carbon tax, the Green Levy will not increase each year.
To view the budget in its entirety, you can visit www.manitoba.ca/budget2020.
