Investing in Winnipeg South

Winnipeg South

We are living through challenging times — that’s something I hear every day from families, seniors, and small business owners across Winnipeg South. Budget 2025 responds with a focused plan to build a strong economy, diversify our trade, support the cost of living, and protect the essential services Canadians rely on.

A major theme of this year’s budget, introduced in the House of Commons in November, is growing an economy that works for everyone. That includes investing in projects that strengthen trade and open new opportunities for prairie exporters. For Manitoba, this means advancing the Port of Churchill — a northern gateway with enormous potential to expand our access to global markets and support long-term economic growth.

Budget 2025 also delivers meaningful measures to ease cost-of-living pressures. This includes the previously announced middle-class tax cut, new investments to build more housing, and targeted supports to help families with everyday expenses.

At the same time, the budget makes significant investments in community infrastructure and transportation networks. These improvements will strengthen neighbourhoods across Winnipeg and support a more connected, more competitive Prairie economy.

Keeping our community safe remains a priority. The budget takes action to reduce crime, address root causes, and support local enforcement partnerships — helping ensure Winnipeg South is a secure and welcoming place to live.

Equally important, Budget 2025 protects the social programs Canadians count on — from the National School Food Program to affordable child care, dental care, and supports for seniors. Preserving these services is central to sustaining the quality of life Canadians expect and deserve.

Our young people also deserve every opportunity to succeed. Budget 2025 strengthens the youth employment skills strategy, helping youth develop practical skills and access good jobs. And once again, the Canada Summer Jobs program will support local organizations and small businesses while giving students meaningful work experience.

Manitoba Liberal MPs also fought hard for continued federal investments in local community centres, which are essential to neighbourhood life. Facilities such as Dakota Community Centre will benefit from new federal funding that enhances services for thousands of residents. And construction of the new Southwest Recreation Campus — secured in a previous budget — will begin soon, another major win for families in south Winnipeg.

Budget 2025 invests in the future of Winnipeg South and all of Manitoba. I will continue working to ensure our community receives its fair share of these generational opportunities.