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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Manitoba |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Employees | 21.0 FTE (2009-2010) [1] |
| Annual budget | CAD$2 million (2009-2010) [1] |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executives | |
| Website | www |
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