The Manitoba government is looking to "strengthen Manitoba families and communities" with their new plan.

Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced today a new program will include adding more child-care options and strengthening current support for vulnerable families. 

Min. Stephanson says the new program "clearly outlines how we will work together to protect our children, reduce dependence on government programs, and strengthen Manitoba families and communities."

One of their 10 steps includes improving and adding more child care to the city. Their new plan will help families save up to $500 each month on childcare. Along with the new subsidies, they are creating a grant to support new facilities. The government of Manitoba also says the will be keeping Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit in their plan.

As of 2017, the average cost for toddler and preschool-aged children childcare in Winnipeg is $451.

Other portions of their 12-month program will include improvements on how their department will spend funds, managing the relationships between CFS and other support groups, improving the job market, and changing how they determine priority housing.