Manitoba school tax rebate remains at 50 per cent
Manitoba’s 2024 budget was released highlighting the government’s priorities for the upcoming year. Several items were of particular interest to the agriculture sector.
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) General Manager Brenna Mahoney said with changes made to the School Tax Rebate for residential properties, KAP was pleased to see the 50 per cent rebate maintained for farm properties. However, she said there is more to be done on that file.
“We encourage the province to continue working toward the complete removal of the tax on farm properties and that this is taken into account when developing the new provincial education funding model,” Mahoney said.
Addressing labour challenges is an area where KAP has focused heavily. Mahoney said the budget provided some wins, including the restoration of the rural doctor recruitment fund, $1.5 million to increase apprenticeship training seats, and an investment to support the implementation of a provincial veterinary strategy.