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More promises from the parties leading up to the Oct. 4 Manitoba election: New Democrats todaysndp.ca Establish a $25-million grant that will help private developers build new housing at or below median level rents. It's part of a broader strategy to support the private construction of 2,500 more rental housing units across the province. Commit $12.5 million over four years to build world-class soccer facilities, including a new indoor complex in north Winnipeg and nine new fully-lit synthetic grass fields across the capital city. Progressive Conservatives pcmanitoba.com Ê$25 million for a Manitoba Youth Investment Fund to support programming for at-risk youth, hire more community workers and cover the fees required for background checks on volunteers. Clean up Lake Winnipeg with steps that include reducing phosphorus flows and funding water-retention strategies. Liberals mlp.manitobaliberals.ca Phase out the payroll tax for publicly funded universities and colleges with the goal of eventually eliminating it for all businesses. Implement an eco plan whose elements include new investments in community gardens, composting programs and green businesses, among others.
