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A sampling of the promises made by Manitoba's three major political parties ahead of the Oct. 4 election: NDP todaysndp.ca Hire 100 new police officers and 50 new police cadets. Half of the new hires would be in Winnipeg; the other half would be in rural and northern Manitoba. Establish a weekend court, the first such court in Canada, with the aim of bringing about faster prosecutions. Expand the use of criminal monitoring bracelets in consultation with police. Raise the small business income limit to $500,000, taking an additional 3,000 small businesses off the tax rolls. Expand the Brandon hospital with a $12-million investment. Progressive Conservatives pcmanitoba.com Commitment not to raise taxes on Manitoba families. A "responsible" plan to balance the budget by 2018. Reinstate the police gang database. A helicopter ambulance to be based in Brandon. Restore confidence in Manitoba's flood-fighting capabilities in part with a detailed review of provincial actions and resources in the 2011 flood, the establishment of a Water Management Committee, chaired by the Premier, and upgrades to flood forecasting resources. Liberals manitobaliberals.ca $44 million for a five-year universal daycare plan, incorporating optional early childhood education spaces and partnering with the public education system. $20 million to protect farmers, cottage owners and wetlands from flooding. It would include expanded dam systems and a commitment to a "zero net-loss" of wetlands in the province. Revitalize Winnipeg's north end though previously announced commitments such as funding for rec centres, addiction treatment and lowering the high school dropout rate. A plan to screen for learning disabilities early in a child's life so resources can be provided when they are in class. Be the only party with a "smart on crime" approach that takes on addictions and dropout rates. (These are only samples of the promises made by the parties. For full details, view each party's website).
