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Province Announces $1.8-million Boost For Manitobans Receiving 55 Plus Income Supplement
April 30, 2008
Changes Mean More Money For Low-income Older Manitobans: Irvin-Ross
Low-income Manitobans 55 and over will see increases of up to 45 per cent in their provincial income supplement to assist with living expenses, Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister responsible for seniors, announced today.

Province Introduces What Would Be Canada's First Legislated Child-care Safety Charter
April 29, 2008
Safety Plans, Codes of Conduct Would be Mandated: Mackintosh Family Services and Housing
Minister Gord Mackintosh today introduced legislation that would require comprehensive safety plans and codes of conduct for Manitoba’s 1,113 licensed child-care programs.

Child Welfare Bill Would Reinforce That Safety Is Job One, Include Framework For Stronger "Every Child Seen Every Time" Rule
April 29, 2008
Proposed amendments to the Child and Family Services Act were introduced today which would reinforce the foundational principle that, when determining the best interests of a child, child safety is the paramount consideration.

Family Choices Agenda Funds 6,500 More Child-care Spaces, Up To 35 More Sites
April 28, 2008
Unprecedented Child-care Expansion Strengthens Workforce, Creates Core Curricula: Mackintosh
An ambitious five-year, 12-point child-care agenda called Family Choices will mean more accessible, quality, low-fee child care for Manitoba families, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today. Mackintosh was accompanied by Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjornson who unveiled an enhanced capital fund for more child care in schools.

Front-line Workers Brainstorm on Sexual Exploitation of Children
March 18, 2008
Workshops in Winnipeg and Thompson yesterday and today were focused on finding solutions to child sexual exploitation, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh said today.

Manitoba Housing's BUILDINGFoundations Initiative Goes to Work in GIlbert Park: Mackintosh
February 20, 2008
$2.2-million Strategy Includes Innovative High-risk Youth Support Program, New Lighthouse Site, Playgrounds, Security and Building Upgrades
Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh today announced the province, working with residents, will start a $2.2-million, inside and out revitalization of support services and housing at Winnipeg’s Gilbert Park community.

Transformation Of Manitoba Housing Unveiled By Mackintosh
December 13, 2007
10-point, $84-million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan Includes Management and Service Overhaul, Housing Revitalization, Security Improvements
Manitoba Housing will undergo an operational transformation, homes will be revitalized and security will be bolstered under a 10-point action plan, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today

New $14.5-Million Housing Fund To Help Renew Winnipeg's Inner City: Mackintosh
November 22, 2007
238 New Housing Units in Spence, North Portage Neighbourhoods To Receive Support
Building on Manitoba’s $188-million, low-income housing strategy, Winnipeg’s inner-city will benefit from a new fund established by legislation earlier this month, which is expected to reach $14.5 million over the next four years, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today.

Province Announces Historic $2.6-Million Investment for Shelter Security, Children Exposed to Violence, Workforce Stability and Training
November 1, 2007
Biggest Annual Boost For Family Violence Prevention Includes `Domestic Violence Destroys Families' Campaign
Domestic Violence Prevention Month was launched with a strong commitment to a new era of supports for survivors of family violence, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today

Circle Of Care Campaign Exceeds Goal Thanks To Manitobans Who Opened Their Hearts And Homes: Child And Family Services Authorities
October 23, 2007
Extended Campaign to Focus On Siblings, Special-needs Children: CFS Authorities
The hundreds of Manitobans who responded to an appeal to become foster parents and joined the Circle of Care were recognized and thanked today by Manitoba’s Child and Family Services Authorities and Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh as they marked National Foster Family Week.

$1.2 Million Invested In Spence Neighbourhood Affordable Housing Projects
October 26, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba, October, 2007 – Comfort and affordability go hand-in-hand with the opening of Spence Cozy Rooms, a 12-unit affordable housing project that received $320,000 from the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI).

Province Fights Poverty With Jobs: Ministers
October 17, 2007
Rewarding Work Invests $4.75 Million To Remove Barriers to Employment
Four new programs to get Manitobans off welfare and into work under the Rewarding Work strategy were announced today by Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh and Competitiveness, Training and Trade Minister Jim Rondeau.

Land Development Profits Would Revitalize Inner-City Neighbourhoods: Mackintosh
October 10, 2007
Minister Reintroduces Housing and Renewal Act Amendments
Profits from suburban land development would be directed toward renewal of inner-city neighbourhoods under legislation reintroduced today by Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh.

Changes Would Strengthen Children In Care Reviews: Mackintosh
October 10, 2007
Proposed Legislation Would Expand Responsibilities and Powers of Children's Advocate, Role of Ombudsman
Proposed legislation would strengthen the required review of the death of a child served by the child protection system, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh said today.

Province Reintroduces Legislation That Would Enact Healthy Child Manitoba Strategy
October 9, 2007
Proposals Would Help Support Families and Children: Irvin-Ross
Proposed legislation would make a difference for children and create permanent structures within government and the community, Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, chair of the Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet, said today as she reintroduced the legislation.

New Affordable Housing Units Revitalizing Winnipeg Neighbourhoods
September 21, 2007
Over $2 Million Invested In Winnipeg's Inner City
Winnipeg, September 21, 2007 – Aboriginal families with low incomes can soon expect a new home and affordable rent with the construction of ten single-family housing units in Winnipeg’s Centennial, St. John’s and West Alexander neighborhoods. The project received funding from the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI), a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg.

Experienced Mentors to Work with At-risk Youth to Prevent Sexual Exploitation
February 15, 2007
Young adults and youth who are making a better future for themselves after the trauma of being sexually exploited will soon help others who are at risk, through the Ndinawe Youth Care Worker Training Program, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today.

Government Welcomes Auditor General's Recommendations On Child Welfare Authorities, Takes Action
January 11, 2007
Government Efforts Well Under Way To Enhance Child Welfare: Mackintosh
Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh and representatives of the province’s child welfare authorities today accepted the recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General on the accountability framework that was in place in 2004 prior to the devolution of child welfare services to the four child and family services authorities.