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Manitoba RCMP ICE unit combatting rising cases of sextortion
From Global News--The Manitoba RCMP’s internet child exploitation (ICE) unit has been inundated with cases of online child sexual abuse, exploitation, in particular, sextortion. “These types of files are coming in...
Manitoba renews funding to three climate change organizations on Earth Day
Manitoba Government News Release--On Earth Day 2024, the Manitoba government is restoring funding to three environmental non-profit organizations to help take tangible action on climate change, Environment and Climate...
Manitoba advocate sounds alarm over youth addictions
From CBC News--The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth has seen a significant jump in the number of youth addiction cases it has dealt with over the last five years, and is calling on the provincial government to...
Province introduces legislation to support rights of gender-diverse individuals
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is introducing legislation that would exempt the publication of two-spirit, transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse individuals’ legal name change in the...
Liberal government to launch $500-million fund for youth mental health
From the Canadian Press--Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tuesday...
Trudeau announces national school food program
From Canadian Press – The upcoming federal budget will include funding for a national school food program that will aim to provide meals to 400,000 more kids per year across the country,...
Manitoba, federal governments announce housing support for survivors of gender-based violence
Manitoba Government News Release--Today, the federal government and Manitoba governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) to provide housing supports for survivors of gender-based violence....
Province agrees in principle to $530-M settlement for breach of CFS children’s Charter rights
From Global News--As a result of three class-action lawsuits, the Manitoba government has agreed in principle to a $530-million settlement for breaching the Charter rights of vulnerable children in care. The...
Four in 10 Manitoba teens reported dating violence: study
From CTV News Winnipeg--Manitoba teens are among the highest in Canada to experience dating violence according to a new report. Statistics Canada shared new information about dating violence against teens between the...
Manitoba takes action to support French language services on International Day of Francophonie
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba Government is pleased to recognize the francophone community by proclaiming March 20 as the International Day of the Francophonie, while also making investments to improve...