By Canadian Press

Manitoba budget highlights: Tax rebates and credits, more intensive care capacity

Apr 12, 2022 | 2:47 PM

WINNIPEG — Highlights of Tuesday’s Manitoba budget:

— The education tax rebate for residential and farm properties is to rise to 37.5 per cent from 25 per cent, which would saving the average homeowner $196 annually.

— The education tax credit for renters is to expand to cover more low-income earners, including those in social housing.

— Annual vehicle registration fees for non-commercial vehicles are to be cut by another $10, following two earlier reductions.

— The threshold at which businesses start paying a tax on their payroll is to rise to $2 million from $1.75 million.

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

— The government plans to spend $9 million to expand intensive care unit capacity, which was stretched by the COVID-19 pandemic.

— A new venture capital fund is to be set up with $50 million from the government.

— The province is forecasting a deficit of $548 million on $19.9 billion in total spending.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 12, 2022.

The Canadian Press