Statement from Premier Heather Stefanson and Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2022Today, we recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and we encourage all Manitobans to participate in meaningful conversations about residential schools and their tragic and enduring...
Manitoba Government Releases Financial Results for 2021-22
September 29, 2022The 2021-22 year-end financial results improved from earlier projections, despite the challenges and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on economies...
Manitoba Government Expanding Training Agreement with Western College of Veterinary Medicine to Increase Number of Manitoba Students
September 29, 2022OAK BLUFF—The Manitoba government is expanding an interprovincial agreement (IPA) with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan to provide...
Manitoba Government Invites Public Feedback on Upgrades to Provincial Trunk Highway 8, Between Provincial Roads 220 and 230
September 29, 2022The Manitoba government is inviting the public to provide feedback on functional design options for proposed upgrades along Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 8, from Provincial Road (PR) 220 to PR...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest $300,000 to Implement Indigenous-Focused Programming for Child-Care Facilities
September 28, 2022The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing an additional $300,000 to support 24 child-care facilities implement Indigenous-focused cultural programming, Manitoba Education and...
Manitoba Government Welcomes Start of the Legislative Session
September 28, 2022The Manitoba government is focusing on the priorities of Manitobans in the fall legislative session, which begins today. “Our government is united and ready to continue working hard...
Manitoba Government Implementing Temporary Rent Reduction on Agricultural Crown Lands, Exploring Further Policy Improvements
September 28, 2022In response to the impacts of extremes of moisture over the past two years and stakeholder feedback, the Manitoba government is implementing a temporary rent reduction for forage leases on...
Premier Heather Stefanson to Lead Canada's Premiers
September 27, 2022Premier Heather Stefanson became chair of the Council of the Federation, following a teleconference of Canada’s premiers today. The premiers discussed the health-care concerns of all...
Manitoba Government Opens Application Process for Sector Council Program
September 27, 2022As part of its ongoing commitment to foster sustainable economic growth and effectively address labour market shortages, the Manitoba government is accepting applications for the next...
Construction of Provincial Trunk Highway 59 Bridge over Floodway to be Completed Ahead of Schedule
September 26, 2022Construction on the replacement bridge on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 59 over the Red River Floodway will be completed ahead of schedule and under budget, Transportation and Infrastructure...
Lieutenant-Governor and Premier to Present First Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals
September 26, 2022The first recipients of the new Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals (Manitoba) will be honoured today at special ceremonies hosted by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon and Premier Heather...
Manitoba Government Invites Non-Profit Organizations and Charities to Apply for Grants Under the Journey to Independence Fund
September 26, 2022The Manitoba government is calling on non-profit organizations and registered charities to apply for short-term grants of up to $300,000 under the Journey to Independence Fund, Families...
Manitoba Government Establishing two Additional Healing Lodges within Existing Correctional Centres
September 26, 2022BRANDON—The Manitoba government is establishing healing lodges within the Brandon Correctional Centre and The Pas Correctional Centre, which are designed to reduce offender recidivism...
Manitoba Government Invests $1.75 Million for Food Security Fund
September 26, 2022The Manitoba government is investing $1.75 million to create the Food Security Fund to support not-for-profit community organizations offset the rising cost of food as a result of global...
Manitoba Government Supporting Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives in Observance of Orange Shirt Day
September 25, 2022As Orange Shirt Day approaches on Sept. 30, the Manitoba government is supporting community events and programming that promote awareness of the history and legacy of residential schools and...
Statement from Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt on Provincial Hunting Day
September 24, 2022The Manitoba government is pleased to once again proclaim Sept. 24 as Provincial Hunting Day in Manitoba. Every year, the fourth Saturday in September is recognized as Provincial Hunting Day...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Launch E-Book Celebrating 150 Years of Agricultural History in Manitoba
September 23, 2022The governments of Canada and Manitoba have launched 150 Years of Farming in Manitoba, an e-book developed in partnership with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) that shares the 150-year...
Manitoba Government Invests $1.5 Million in Green Projects through Conservation and Climate Fund
September 22, 2022The Manitoba government is awarding $1.5 million in grants from the Conservation and Climate Fund to support 14 projects throughout the province that work to help protect the environment by...
Manitoba Government Extends Deadline for Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund
September 22, 2022The Manitoba government is extending the deadline for the Small Capital and Special Initiative Program to Oct. 11, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Andrew Smith announced today....
Manitoba Government Supports Truth and Reconciliation Week Programming with $100,000 for National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
September 22, 2022The Manitoba government is providing $100,000 to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in support of Truth and Reconciliation Week programming, Indigenous Reconciliation...
The Honourable Anita Neville, P.C., M.P to be Sworn in Oct. 24 as Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor
September 21, 2022The Honourable Anita Neville will be sworn in as Manitoba's 26th lieutenant-governor on Oct. 24, at 2:30 p.m. in a special ceremony to be held in the chamber of the legislative assembly....
Expansion of Selkirk Regional Health Centre Moving Forward
September 21, 2022SELKIRK—Construction is underway on a planned expansion of Selkirk Regional Health Centre that will significantly expand its acute care inpatient capacity and increase its role in...
COVID-19 Bulletin #585
September 21, 2022Manitoba Health advises that eligibility for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include anyone 18 years of age and older. It is recommended that people wait six months from their...
Statement from Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen Regarding the Use of Bear Spray in Violent Crime
September 21, 2022Bear spray is an important and useful tool in protecting Manitobans from wildlife and must remain available for this purpose. However, there has been a significant increase in the use of...
Manitoba Government Provides $50,000 to Manitoba Museum for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Programming
September 21, 2022To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba government is providing $50,000 to the Manitoba Museum to support programming that encourages meaningful awareness of...
Manitoba Government Announces Call for Grant Proposals Through Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
September 21, 2022The Manitoba government is calling for applications for the spring 2023 intake of the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg...
Province Advises Section of South Perimeter will be Temporarily Closed for Rail Crossing Repairs
September 20, 2022Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure reports construction will close a portion of the South Perimeter Highway (PTH 100) between St. Anne’s Road and Lagimodiere Boulevard starting...
Manitoba Government Signs Memorandums of Understanding with Chemawawin Cree Nation and Norway House Cree Nation for Forestry Revenue Sharing Agreements
September 20, 2022The Manitoba government, Chemawawin Cree Nation (CCN) and Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) have signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) to develop two-year revenue sharing pilot projects to...
Manitoba Celebrates Eighth Annual Food and Farm Awareness Week, Sept. 19 to 23
September 20, 2022The Manitoba government is encouraging all Manitobans to celebrate the province’s vibrant, diverse, safe and sustainable agri-food system during the eighth annual Food and Farm...
Province Provides Details on Commemorative Events to Honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 16, 2022The Manitoba government is sharing additional details on provincial events and observances to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, which has been designated as a national day...
Manitoba Government Acknowledges Sept. 30 as Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 15, 2022For a second year, the Manitoba government will recognize Sept. 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister Reg Helwer...
Manitoba Government Recognizes Manitoban on Earning Council of the Federation Literacy Award
September 15, 2022Marilyn Freda Captain of Swan River has been named as the Manitoba recipient of this year’s Council of the Federation (COF) Literacy Award, a prestigious honour to recognize outstanding...
Manitoba Government Announces Free Menstrual Products in Schools
September 15, 2022The Manitoba government has reached an agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products to schools and other agencies to improve accessibility and reduce period poverty,...
Manitoba Government Extends Application Deadline for King's Counsel Appointments
September 15, 2022The Manitoba government is extending the call for applications for King’s Counsel (KC), a prestigious designation for lawyers awarded in recognition of their exceptional contributions to...
Manitoba Government Appoints New Associate Chief Judge in Provincial Court
September 14, 2022The Manitoba government has appointed Lee Ann Martin as associate chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “I’m pleased...
Manitoba Government Providing $200,000 for Emergency Flood-Relief Efforts in Pakistan
September 14, 2022The Manitoba government is providing $200,000 to the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) to support emergency disaster relief efforts in flood-stricken Pakistan, Premier...
Manitoba Government Investing over $482,000 to Increase Training Seats by 20 per cent in University of Manitoba's Respiratory Therapy Program
September 14, 2022The Manitoba government is investing over $482,000 to increase training seats by 20 per cent to the University of Manitoba’s (UM) Respiratory Therapy program to help sustainably increase...
Manitoba Government Acknowledges Day of Mourning to Honour Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 13, 2022The province is recognizing Sept. 19 as a day of mourning to encourage Manitobans to honour and pay their respects to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Premier Heather Stefanson announced...
Manitoba Government Announces Significant Support through Spring Flood Disaster Financial Assistance Program
September 13, 2022The Manitoba government has received more than 1,800 applications from Manitobans for support through the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program after spring flooding caused extensive...
Manitoba Government Provides Update on Proceedings Following the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 9, 2022The Manitoba government, through its Protocol Office, has been carefully planning the official response for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and prepared for the many tasks that...
COVID-19 Bulletin #584
September 9, 2022Manitoba Health advises that people who are eligible for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine can begin booking appointments on Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. using the online booking tool, by contacting the...
Statement from Premier Heather Stefanson on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022I was saddened to learn today of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In 70 years as Queen, Her Majesty developed a special relationship with our province and with Manitobans. Her...
Statement from Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke on Upcoming Municipal Elections
September 8, 2022As fall approaches, I encourage Manitobans who would like to make a difference in their communities to consider running for council in the next general municipal election on Oct. 26. There...
Manitoba Government Proclaims Correctional Worker Day
September 7, 2022The Manitoba government is recognizing the essential work of correctional officers and juvenile counsellors, by proclaiming Sept. 7, as Correctional Worker Day, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen...
Manitoba Government Launches Engagement on Addressing Labour Shortage Through Immigration
September 7, 2022The Manitoba government invites Manitobans to provide feedback on how immigration could help address labour shortages to understand better their views on this important topic, Advanced...
Manitoba Government Invests $1.3 Million to Expand Client Support Program for those Living with Alzheimer's Disease
September 6, 2022Manitobans living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and the family members and caregivers who support them, will benefit from an additional $1.3 million to help manage the...
Steinbach Court Receives New Designation as Court of Queen's Bench Administrative Centre
September 6, 2022STEINBACH—The Manitoba government has designated the court office in Steinbach as an administrative centre of the Court of Queen’s Bench, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced...
Statement from Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Alan Lagimodiere to Honour Parents, Grandparents and Families of Residential School Survivors and Victims
September 6, 2022As students across Manitoba return to school this week, I wish to recognize parents, grandparents and families of residential and day school Survivors and victims, and to bring awareness of the...
COVID-19 Bulletin #583
September 2, 2022Manitoba Health is announcing the first groups who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, which was approved by Health Canada earlier this week for people aged 18 and older....
Manitoba Government Receives Vital Input From Public Consultations on Priorities for First Phase of New Seniors Strategy
September 2, 2022Informed by the quality input received from thousands of Manitobans through EngageMB’s Building a Plan with Older Manitobans public consultation survey, the Manitoba government is...
Statement From Premier Heather Stefanson on Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
September 1, 2022I had a very positive meeting today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on priorities for all Manitobans. We discussed continuing collaboration between our governments, the results we have...
Manitoba Government Investing an Additional $1.3 Million to Support Delivery of School Nourishment Programs
September 1, 2022The Manitoba government is investing an additional $1.3 million to support the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba in delivering school nourishment programs, Mental Health and Community...
Manitoba Government Launches Public Engagement on Improvements to Apprenticeship and Certification System
September 1, 2022The Manitoba government invites the public to participate in the development of the Apprenticeship and Certification Board five-year strategic plan and share its views on the province’s...
Manitoba Government Supports First Nations Police Service with Funding to Purchase Equipment and Training
September 1, 2022The Manitoba government is supporting law enforcement partners by providing $155,100 through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPFF) to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS)...
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