Continuing to Invest in the Mining Industry
January 27th, 2010 | 
Author: Mining is an important part of the Manitoba economy and a major part of our economy here in the North.
How important is mining? The mineral industry is the second largest primary resource industry in Manitoba. In 2008, the combined value of mineral production for metals (1.55 billion), industrial minerals (141 million) and petroleum (831 million) totalled $2.5 billion. The province’s mineral industry employs about 5,200 workers directly with another 18,000 in spin-off jobs. Read the rest of this entry »
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Housing is a Major Issue in Northern Manitoba
Housing is one of the major issues throughout the North.
That is why I was pleased to join with my colleague Housing and Community Development Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross when she came to Thompson recently to discuss housing in Northern Manitoba, During the visit Irvin-Ross came to Thompson, Churchill, Cross Lake, and South Indian Lake. Read the rest of this entry »
A Decade of Northern Initiatives
As we enter 2010 we are not only entering a new year but a new decade.
In looking back at the last decade it is clear that it was a time period in which we saw numerous initiatives in Northern Manitoba. Read the rest of this entry »
New Session Achieves Results
The fourth session of the 39th Manitoba legislature has adjourned with a number of initiatives and developments that reflect our priorities in Northern Manitoba.. Read the rest of this entry »
A Record Investment in Our Highways
I was pleased as Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation to announce that we will be investing a record amount in our highway system this year .We will be investing $366 million on major highway and bridge projects. Read the rest of this entry »
Focusing on the Priorities of Nothern Manitobans
The priorities of Manitobans families such as jobs, health care, education and enhanced public safety were focuses of the Throne Speech earlier this week. The speech kicked off the new session of the Legislature Read the rest of this entry »
Getting Down to Work on Infrastructure and Transportation
As the new Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation I am already working on many issues directly affecting Northern Manitoba. Read the rest of this entry »
Ensuring We Respond to the Concerns of the Disabled in Northern Manitoba
I was pleased to be able to attend the consultation on issues facing the disabled across the province based on the Opening Doors paper earlier this week. It was an important opportunity for the Minister responsible for Disability, Jennifer Howard to hear first hand the unique concerns here in the North.
Ashton Speaks out on labour day
“Labour Day is more than just a holiday. It recognizes the many advancements that working people have achieved over the years.” Read the rest of this entry »
Looking Ahead
Gary Doer’s announcement that he is leaving provincial politics to become the Canadian Ambassador to Washington is the end of an era. Read the rest of this entry »
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