Connecting with neighbours across Southdale

Southdale

Summer is one of the best times to connect with neighbours across Southdale. As the weather gets warmer, it’s an opportunity for me and my team to spend more time listening to the folks who make our community such a wonderful place to call home.

That’s why our summer canvassing team is already out knocking on your doors. These conversations are one of the most important parts of our work. They help us understand what matters most to neighbours and ensures that your voices continue to shape the decisions we make in the People’s Building.

Our NDP government also just wrapped up our very busy spring legislative session. We recently passed Bill 53, the Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, helping deliver Budget 2026 and our commitment to making life more affordable for Manitobans.

A key priority for our government continues to be rebuilding and strengthening health care. For the third year in a row, we are making record investments. Since forming government in 2023, we have added 4,054 net new health-care workers to the front lines and expanded access to care across Manitoba. Thousands of appointments are available every month at minor injury and illness clinics through medinav.ca, primary care clinics have expanded their hours, and Manitobans now have the best access to a family doctor in Canada. We are also building a new emergency room at Victoria Hospital to better serve families in our community.

Affordability is another priority we hear about often at your doors. Budget 2026 includes measures to help Manitobans keep more money in their pockets. We are increasing the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit to $1,700 and the Renters Affordability Tax Credit to $675. We are making transit free for children and youth, providing free childcare for low-income families, maintaining permanent gas tax relief, and removing the PST from all food sold in grocery stores.

I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the summer at community events. Be sure to stop by and say hello at our annual community barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Prendergast Centre, 906 Cottonwood Rd. All Southdale residents are welcome, and I hope to see you there.

If you need support, have questions, or would like to connect, please reach out. My constituency team is here to help at 204-222-9038 or renee.cable@yourmanitoba.ca

Together, we are building a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more connected Manitoba.