Manitoba Government Partners with Long Plain First Nation to Improve Safety at Portage Hospital

December 9, 2024
The Manitoba government is launching a three-month pilot project that will see Long Plain First Nation Safety Officers (FNSO) stationed at Portage District General Hospital to enhance safety and...


Manitoba Adds 10,000 New Jobs Last Month

December 9, 2024
Manitoba added 10,000 full-time jobs across the province in November, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today....


Manitoba Government Delivering Holiday Cheer

December 6, 2024
The Manitoba government is increasing funding for two cheer boards in the province ahead of the holiday season, Premier Wab Kinew and Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced today....


Manitoba Government will Proclaim Long-Bladed Weapon Control Act, Restricting Access to Machetes

December 6, 2024
The Manitoba government will proclaim the long-bladed weapon control act, which regulates the retail sale of long-bladed weapons, on Dec. 31, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today....


Statement from Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, on Dec. 6

December 6, 2024
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This falls within the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and under this year’s theme of...


Province Advises of a Cyber Incident to Third-Party Fine Collection Service

December 5, 2024
Manitoba Justice has been informed of a cyber incident on a third-party collection service provider responsible for overdue court-ordered fines. There is currently no evidence that the...


Second Session Ends with Important Legislation to Support Communities, Keep Manitobans Safe Continuing to Move Forward

December 5, 2024
The second session of the 43rd legislature will adjourn until March 5, 2025, with a number of important bills moving forward, government house leader Nahanni Fontaine announced today....


Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Licensing Consequences for Convicted Impaired Drivers

December 5, 2024
The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would impose new, stronger licensing consequences on drivers convicted of impaired driving and refusal offences that cause bodily harm or...


Manitoba Government Helping to Keep Indigenous Women Safe in Brandon

December 5, 2024
BRANDON—The Manitoba government is providing $500,000 to support a new 24-7 safe space in Brandon where Indigenous women, two-spirit and gender-diverse people at risk of harm can escape...


Manitoba Government Issues Request for Proposal to Increase Public Nurses, Limit For-Profit Agencies

December 4, 2024
The Manitoba government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to curb the use of private for-profit nursing agencies in the health-care system as part of a multi-pronged approach to increase...


Manitoba Government Proclaims Combative Sports Amendment Act, Ensuring Strong Safety Standards for Amateur Combative Sports

December 3, 2024
The Manitoba government has proclaimed legislation and enacted regulation that increases safety standards for all combative sports, Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy...


Manitoba Government Will Open Trade Office in Washington, D.C.

December 3, 2024
The Manitoba government will stand up a trade office in Washington, D.C. in the new year, Premier Wab Kinew announced today during his State of the Province address.  “Manitoba...


Manitoba Government Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2024
The Manitoba government is joining people around the world to celebration International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for...


Prairie Green Landfill Search Bulletin #2

December 2, 2024
The Manitoba government advises stage three of the ongoing search of the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran is complete. Stage four officially started...


Manitoba Government Reaffirms Commitment to Community-Led HIV Prevention, Intervention Projects

December 2, 2024
In observance of World AIDS Day, the Manitoba government is reaffirming its commitment to support person-centred, culturally safe initiatives that improve access to HIV prevention and...


Statement from Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara on World AIDS Day

December 1, 2024
Today marks World AIDS Day, a day to remember the people we have lost to HIV-AIDS and continue to advocate for better care.  Manitobans deserve access to quality HIV and AIDS prevention...