Manitoba has reduced ambulance fees for the third time in as many years. Effective today, April 1, 2019, fees have been capped at no more than $250 per ride. In 2016 ambulance fees averaged $500 per trip.

“Three years ago, Manitobans were paying the highest ambulance fees in the country,” said Premier Brian Pallister.  “Since taking office, our government lowered those fees by 50 per cent, ensuring more Manitobans going through a potentially life-threatening medical emergency won’t worry about whether they can afford an ambulance before calling for one.”