The Manitoba School Boards Association acts as an advocate for public education by speaking out on the issues that are important to school boards and the students they serve. The Association fulfills this advocacy role in its dealings with other levels of government (provincial, federal and municipal), its educational partners, business and other organizations.
The basis of The Manitoba School Boards Association advocacy work is the policy direction established by member school boards at the Association's Annual Convention. Between Conventions, the Provincial Executive monitors developments that impact on public education, such as legislative amendments. The Association responds to these developments in accordance with established policy, or, where no policy exists, in accordance with the Association's mission and mandate.
| Recipient | Action/Advocacy | Date | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Patti Hajdu, PC Minister, Indigenous Services Canada Hon. Gary Anandasangaree, PC Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations, Hon. Dan Vandal, PC Minister, Northern Affairs Canada, Prairie Economic Development Canada, The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; Senior Minister for Manitoba | Jordan's Principle | Jan. 16, 2025 | |
| Hon. Tracy Schmidt, A/Minister, Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Lisa Naylor, Minister, Transportation & Infrastructure | Joint Correspondence (MASBO, MASS, MSBA, MTS) re School Capital Planning/Public Schools Finance Board | Dec. 12, 2024 | |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Adrien Sala, Minister of Finance | Grants for Interim Loans | Sept. 5, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Adrien Sala, Minister of Finance Hon. Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal & Northern Relations | Municipal Property Tax | Sept. 5, 2024 | November 20, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Lisa Naylor, Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure | New School Construction and Bus Safety | Sept. 5, 2024 | |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour & Immigration | Increased Support for Newcomers | Sept. 5, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning | School Year Start Date | Sept. 5, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour & Immigration | Replacement Workers Legislation | Jan. 29, 2024 | Conversation was held with Minister Marcelino on March 13, 2024. |
| Winnipeg Free Press | Calling for more equity on school boards | Jan. 25, 2024 | |
| Winnipeg Free Press | Long-term planning needed for schools | Jan. 25, 2024 | |
| Hon. Adrien Sala, Minister of Finance | MSBA 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation Brief | Dec. 20, 2023 | Meeting held with Minister Sala on February 22, 2024. |
Downloads
2024 Pre-Budget Consultation Brief
CJOB interview of MSBA President Sandy Nemeth on current status of new school builds in Manitoba - April 3, 2024
CJOB interview of MSBA President Sandy Nemeth on 2024 Education Funding Announcement - Feb. 1, 2024