Finance Minister Stan Struthers

The Manitoba government will hold a pre-budget consultation meeting in Ste. Anne later this month. Finance Minister Stan Struthers says it will be one of half a dozen sessions across the province to gather input before the budget is drafted.

"The economic downturn, coupled with costs of last year's unprecedented flooding, has created challenges for our bottom line," said Struthers.  "But we'll keep working and listening to Manitoba families to ensure their priorities are met in the 2012 budget.  Working together, we'll keep Manitoba on track and protect the services Manitoba families rely on most."

The pre-budget consultation in Ste. Anne is scheduled for Wednesday,  January 25th from 7 to 9 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

If Manitobans are unable to attend a consultation, they can share their views in writing with the minister at Budget Consultations, Room 103, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0V8; by email at minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca or by filling out the questionnaire at www.gov.mb.ca.