The recent NDP budget has looked to fulfill campaign promises when it comes to growing the economy and supporting health care.
CKDM caught up with Dauphin's MLA and Manitoba's Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn to see what's in store for Dauphin, and the agricultural sectors.
"As we all know, agriculture is 9% of our GDP, and we need to keep increasing that. today, we're working with producers and industry as far as added value for business and opportunities"
The Minister highlighted several increases in the lending through MASC that supports producers across the province.
"Through MASC offices, we're increasing the young farmer rebate from $20,000 to $30,000 and increasing the eligibility of loan amounts from $200,000 to $300,000."
Other aspects that are being supported include the continued support of Crown Lands cases, opening 2 rural MASC locations, and a few other details that support life in rural areas and Dauphin specifically.
Minister Kostyshyn also spoke on the investments that are being put towards the Dauphin Justice Center which was a campaign promise, as well as increases in rural health care.
"In our budget, we've now indicated that the justice facility will be moving forward with moving into the engineering concepts and blueprints and the studies to make the justice facility that was proposed"
If you're seeking to review the full 2024 budget, you can find it all on the Manitoba Government Website.
