Manitoba’s 2026 provincial budget aims to balance the books within four years while delivering key investments to Manitobans, with a focus on healthcare and affordability.
Finance Minister Adrien Sala presented the plan yesterday, highlighting significant investments in health and new measures to ease financial pressure for families.
The budget includes funding for 4,054 new healthcare staff, with a specific focus on reducing emergency room wait times.
A major investment in cardiac care was also announced, with $22.1 million to re-establish the Cardiac Centre of Excellence at St. Boniface Hospital.
As grocery prices continue to rise, Budget 2026 introduces a significant move, removing the provincial sales tax on food sold in grocery stores starting July 1st.
Sala also emphasized new measures to increase rent relief and provide free transit for children and youth.
