Stan Struthers
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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Four key spending decisions Infrastructure
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Finance Minister Stan Struthers pledged Tuesday to dedicate "every cent we raise" to infrastructure, such as provincial roads and bridges damaged during the 2011 flood. Katz, who hoped to see Winnipeg become the beneficiary of a new gas tax, ...
A balancing act
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - At the same time, Stan Struthers' first budget as finance minister tightens the provincial purse-strings except for key front-line services such as health, education and family services. "We understand that if we're going to get back into balance in ...
A taxandcut solution
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Manitoba Finance Minister Stan Struthers speaks with reporters about his 2012 budget before introducing it in the legislature. Finance Minister Stan Struthers is looking to Sunday shopping for fiscal salvation. Leader of the opposition, Hugh McFadyen, ...
To merge or not to merge
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - This is the dilemma facing anyone trying to figure out Manitoba's 2012-13 provincial budget, where Finance Minister Stan Struthers came up with two austerity measures that involve a merger or re-centralization. First, the province has decided to reduce ...
Four key spending decisions Provincial aid
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - POVERTY isn't just about money, Finance Minister Stan Struthers declared Tuesday -- it's also about social exclusion, about barriers that prevent people from enjoying all of the benefits of living in Manitoba. So there isn't a huge amount of money in ...
More time to shop on Sundays
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Brandon Sun - Just how much longer remains to be seen as Finance Minister Stan Struthers provided few details on the controversial topic in Tuesday's budget, but he did say the province would "modernize" what are arguably the strictest Sunday shopping rules in the ...
Four key spending decisions Infrastructure
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Finance Minister Stan Struthers pledged Tuesday to dedicate "every cent we raise" to infrastructure, such as provincial roads and bridges damaged during the 2011 flood. Katz, who hoped to see Winnipeg become the beneficiary of a new gas tax, ...
Dollars & Sense
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - On Balance On balance, Stan Struthers' budget deserves an A. It provides prudent reductions in government spending during troubled times. The province is amalgamating a number of administrative top-heavy regional health authorities (from 11 to five) ...
Four key spending decisions Law and order
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - While much of the increase is due to salaries and employee benefits, Finance Minister Stan Struthers said there's also more money for police officers and cadets. "We will also add additional resources to the criminal justice system," Struthers said.
A taxandcut solution
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - Finance Minister Stan Struthers is looking to Sunday shopping for fiscal salvation. He wants to cut costs by merging two sacred cash cows -- Manitoba Lotteries and the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission -- into one mega-Crown corporation.
Questionnaire Response
Stan Struthers - Dauphin
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
I'm excited to continue building my community and province. I have always been community minded, and to see so much positive growth in recent years is exciting. Lets keep it growing!
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I've been accessible and involved in my community for over two decades. I now add to that the contacts and experience that comes with being a cabinet minister for eight years. Re-electing me ensures we continue to grow and prosper together.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
I'm proud we have brought more health-care services closer to home. A changing demographic will put new pressures on housing needs in the years ahead. And as always, our local economy is based on a vibrant agricultural sector that requires continued programs to support its growth.
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