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Important Update: Mail Distribution Centres Closed
As of Monday, August 11 at 4:30 PM, all Mail Distribution Centres across the province are closed.
Starting Tuesday, August 12, all mail will be sent directly to Canada Post for delivery.
For Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities (MSPD) cheques, held prior to August 11th:
- EIA and MSPD participant cheques may be available for pick up at the local Families office or mailed via Canada Post. Please contact your office.
- If you need help to identify your local office please contact the EIA Service Centre at 204-948-2888 (within Winnipeg) or 1-855-944-8111.
- All landlord and vendor cheques are being mailed via Canada Post.
- All Income Supplement Program cheques including Rent Assist, Manitoba Child Benefit, Manitoba Prenatal Benefit and the 55+ JR component cheques, will be mailed via Canada Post.
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Hon. Nahanni Fontaine
Minister of Families
- Mino'Ayaawag Ikwewag
- Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities
- Children's Therapy Network of Manitoba
- Manitoba Accessibility Office
- It's a Fact: Better Income Can Lead to Better Health
- Sharing Information for Supported Children
- Fentanyl Awareness
- Tracia's Trust: Manitoba's Sexual Exploitation Strategy