Statement from Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, Minister Responsible for Gender Equity, on International Day of the Girl

October 11, 2024
Today is International Day of the Girl – a day we acknowledge the rights of girls and the unique challenges they face including barriers to education, food insecurity, forced child...


New Agreement Types Help Keep More Children Out of Care

October 11, 2024
Amendments to the Child and Family Services Act (CFS) that allow new agreement-based supports to keep more children in their homes and out of the child welfare system are now in effect, Families...


Manitoba Government Invests $42 Million to Support Strategic Infrastructure Projects for Municipalities Outside Winnipeg

October 11, 2024
The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects that focus on community renewal, disaster mitigation, climate...


Manitoba Government Helping Local Companies Grow in New Markets

October 10, 2024
The Manitoba government is providing $500,000 in export support programming for small and medium-sized Manitoba companies looking to explore, initiate or expand their export activities into new...


Manitobans Encouraged to get Updated Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines

October 10, 2024
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that respiratory virus season is here and all Manitobans six months of age and older are encouraged to get their free influenza (flu) and...


Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation That Would Make it Harder to Purchase Machetes and Other Long-Blade Weapons

October 9, 2024
The Manitoba government is introducing legislation that would regulate the retail sale of long-bladed weapons, including machetes, knives and swords, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced...


Manitoba Government Invests More Than $32 Million on Roadway and Area Improvements in Dauphin

October 9, 2024
The Manitoba government’s $32.7-million investment to address improvements along Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 5 in the Dauphin area are now open and visible to travellers, Transportation...


Newly Signed Settlement Agreement will Expand Service Eligibility for First Nations Children Living on Reserve

October 8, 2024
The Manitoba government has reached a settlement agreement with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and the family of Alfred (Dewey) Pruden to mark the end of eligibility...


Manitoba Government Advises Changes to Executive Government Organization

October 8, 2024
Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt has been named acting minister of education and early childhood learning in addition to her current role, Premier Wab Kinew announced...


Manitoba Government Apologizes to Children in Care Denied Children's Special Allowance

October 8, 2024
On behalf of the Manitoba government and the people of Manitoba, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine made a formal statement of apology today in the Manitoba Legislature to children in care...


Manitoba Government Co-Hosts Business and Housing Summit

October 8, 2024
The Manitoba government is co-hosting a business and housing summit to build relationships between sectors to create affordable housing options and reduce chronic homelessness in the province,...


Manitoba Government and Business Partner to Create more Affordable Housing

October 8, 2024
The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grant funding to the Business Council of Manitoba to support a new investment trust that will increase the availability of affordable housing...


Kwaguilth Totem Pole Laid to Rest on Legislative Grounds

October 7, 2024
The Kwaguilth totem pole on the southeast grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building will be removed from its plinth and laid to rest in a nearby raised planter bed, Premier Wab Kinew,...


Manitoba's Excellence in Education Awards Opens Call for Nominations

October 5, 2024
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024-25 Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards to recognize exceptional achievements in education, Education and Early Childhood Learning...


Province Recognizes Fire Prevention Week 2024 from Oct. 6 To 12

October 4, 2024
As part of Fire Prevention Week 2024, which runs Oct. 6 to 12, Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations is reminding all Manitobans of the importance of having working smoke alarms in their...


Manitoba Government Highlights Support for Businesses, Communities at Retail Security Summit

October 4, 2024
The Manitoba government continues collaborating with retailers, workers, law enforcement and community members on initiatives to enhance safety and security for businesses across the province,...


Manitoba Government Connects More Than 1,200 Families with Housing

October 4, 2024
More than 1,200 families and individuals in Manitoba have been connected with housing over the last year, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced...


Province Issues High Wind Effect Warning for Parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg

October 4, 2024
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises high winds are expected to develop, starting in the evening and lasting until Sunday morning, which may...


Manitoba Government Marks One Year of Progress

October 3, 2024
The Manitoba government is marking one year of progress on the things that matter most to Manitobans, like fixing health care and making life more affordable for families, Premier Wab Kinew...


Manitoba Government Announces Expanded Access to Addictions Treatment Through Virtual Walk-In

October 2, 2024
Manitobans can now get addictions treatment through Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics virtually and without an appointment using any smartphone, tablet or computer, Housing,...


Premier Welcomes President of General Motors Canada to Manitoba

October 2, 2024
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew welcomed the president and managing director of General Motors (GM) of Canada Company to the province to showcase what Manitoba has to offer. “Manitoba is...


Manitoba Government Returns to Session to Deliver for Manitobans

October 2, 2024
The Manitoba government is continuing to rebuild health care, protect jobs, make life more affordable and help Manitobans raise healthy families in safer communities, government house leader...


Standing Hearing for Inquest into the Death of William Weiss

October 2, 2024
A standing hearing will take place to determine who can participate in the upcoming inquest into the death of William Weiss, 33, of Winnipeg.  On June 17, 2022, a Winnipeg police...


Provincial Minimum Wage Increases to $15.80

October 1, 2024
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises the new provincial minimum wage of $15.80 is now in effect.  Updated annually, Manitoba’s minimum wage is regulated through the Employment...


Children Will Soon Have a New Place to Play in Tuxedo

October 1, 2024
The Manitoba government is ensuring families that live near the Edgeland, a multi-property Manitoba Housing complex, have a place to play, relax and connect, by constructing a new playground...


Manitoba Government Partners with Yellowquill University College to Recognize Education Degrees

October 1, 2024
The Manitoba government has partnered with Yellowquill University College to provide degree granting status for its First Nations bachelor of education program, recognizing the...