The Manitoba Government has launched its #RestartMB campaign, which the Premier describes as a roadmap to recovery from the effects of COVID-19.

The province is promoting its reopening plan using social media, radio, TV — and even has billboards in Winnipeg with the slogan "ready, safe, grow,”

Despite some criticism, premier Brian Pallister is defending the #RestartMB campaign, saying it will help Manitobans feel more confident about getting back to work and restarting the economy. 

“We have to remember that folks need to get their lives back. Manitobans want to work — they don’t want to just sit at home and collect a subsidy cheque. They to be able to have a chance to go to work," said Pallister.

In another announcement by the province today, the Pallister government said they hope the federal government will finalize their sick leave program, so that Canadians can stay home when they are sick, and avoid the spread of COVID-19.

The Pan-Canadian Sick Leave Program was announced about a month ago.

Pallister gave details today, saying he wants the federal government to move quickly on their program so that all Canadians can stay home when they are sick, without the fear of losing their income.

Earlier this spring, the Manitoba government passed legislation to provide job protection for Manitobans who are self-isolating, or are caring for a family member due to COVID-19.