Anticipating Budget 2014
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Budgets are not simply financial documents. They are clear statements of values and priorities. Some people and communities benefit, while others do not. Particular outcomes for society are pursued aggressively, while some are ignored. With this in mind, we eagerly await the Government of Manitoba’s 2014 “Statement of Values and Priorities” to be delivered on March 6th at the Legislature.
The Canadian CED Network – Manitoba promotes community economic development (CED) as a comprehensive and integrated approach to improving economic, social, and environmental conditions in communities. This approach understands that solutions to complex community challenges will be most successful and sustainable when they are community-led.
CCEDNet took these ideas and made a budget submission, which calls on the Province of Manitoba to ensure Budget 2014 invests in things that matter to our Network.
In order to achieve the vision and mission of our members, we know that people need to have their basic needs met first. This is why we know that government investment in raising the EIA rental allowance to 75% of median market rent, creating more child care spaces, strengthening food security and building a strong local food economy, and building more social and affordable housing units are all essential policy priorities for reducing poverty and creating economic stability for Manitobans and their families.
Our members will look to Budget 2014 for action that will invest in building stronger and fairer local economies, reducing poverty, and creating more sustainable communities. Read the Anticipating Manitoba Budget 2014 Blog Series |
We also know that the best pathway out of poverty is a good job, which is why our members have identified the need for the province to work with our sector to create a 
