Métis Nation B.C. and the Métis Commission have connected forces with the Ministry of Children and Family Development to build a new path for these services, based on the collective values of Métis people.

This new plan will encourage Winnipeg to international site-selection and commercial real estate firms; support former Winnipeggers in senior positions to move their companies to the city; and partner with local real estate companies and key stakeholders to influence clients to move to Winnipeg.

The government revenue is forecast to be lower during the next two years than originally predicted. However, revenue is expected to recover strongly, which together with tight controls on spending, will put the province back in an excess in 2013-14.

During the next three years budget 2011 outlines $17.6 billion to build schools, hospitals, roads, and other predominantly public infrastructure to fulfill the needs of a province and economy that is growing again. It also maintains government’s commitment to not raise taxes.

The plan includes growing Ontario’s renewable power supply from sources like wind, solar and bio-energy by 10 per cent, up to 10,700 megawatts. the long-term energy plan include closing all coal units by 2014, building the largest expansion in hydroelectric power in almost 40 years, securing clean and reliable nuclear power, creating above 50,000 jobs and helping to reduce costs for consumers.

The residents of the towns of Creighton and Cranberry Portage and the village of Denare Beach in Saskatchewan will have the services of the Flin Flon Public Library. The provincial government devoted more than $5.8 million in total grant funding to municipal and regional public library services during 2010-11.

6 new residential detoxification beds are given to the people of southeast Alberta and 12 new residential treatment beds in Medicine Hat. The Fort McMurray area will have 16 new residential treatment beds.

The new beds will be built with $40.3 million in Safe Communities capital funding announced in December as part of the Phase 2 Health Capital Plan. A total of 100 new beds to get better health will be opened throughout the province over 3 years.

For the new child care centre the government of Saskatchewan gave over $414,000, including $308,500 for capital renovations. Approximately $105,525 in one-time funding was given to build up the spaces, including $84,000 in space development grant funding, $15,375 to help with the purchasing of equipment and furnishings and $6,150 for materials and equipment that increase early learning.

Swift Current and area received $45,986; Humboldt and area: $43,740; Lloydminster and area: $62,752; Nipawin and area: $26,070; Yorkton and area: $56,737; and, North Battleford and surrounding area received grants totalling $31,708.

The province has protected 1,000 hectares under NAPA through both private and public land designations since June 2007. The designated lands include four properties owned by the Island Nature Trust, including two donated properties.

The one-time Community Crime Prevention and Reduction Grant Program offer grants between $1,000 and $5,000.