WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised Wednesday to send cheques to some families and seniors to help them battle inflation.
The Progressive Conservative government is also raising benefits for certain people on social assistance, and offering a temporary boost in funding to food banks.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
A $300 cheque is to be sent to any senior with less than $40,000 in family income. About 52,500 households are expected to receive that money.Article content The announcement is more targeted than relief recently promised by the Saskatchewan government, which is sending $500 cheques to every adult in the province. While Saskatchewan is projecting a budget surplus this year due to high energy prices, Manitoba is forecasting a deficit. It will face a $87-million price tag for its aid package.
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