Manitoba Mineral Development Fund Supports 11 Mineral Development Projects in Northern Manitoba
May 31, 2023To facilitate economic growth, job creation and strong communities in northern Manitoba, the Manitoba government is providing $2.1 million to 11 mineral development projects through the...
Manitoba Government Provides Patients with more than 72,300 Additional Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures
May 31, 2023The Manitoba government has provided patients with more than 72,300 additional diagnostic and surgical procedures, ensuring more Manitobans are getting care faster with increased capacity in...
Manitoba Government Announces New Judicial Justice of the Peace Appointed to Provincial Court
May 30, 2023The Manitoba government has appointed Monique J.M. Maynard as judicial justice of the peace to the provincial court of Manitoba, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “I am...
Manitoba Government Invests more than $40 Million to Enhance Sector Council Program
May 30, 2023The Manitoba government is investing $40.4 million to expand and enhance the Sector Council Program over the next four years so key industries can develop and train a more skilled,...
Manitoba Government Provides Funding Guarantee, Commits to Ensuring no School Division will see Decrease in Funding Model
May 29, 2023To strengthen public education and ensure equitable funding for schools, the Manitoba government is continuing consultations with education partners on developing a new kindergarten to Grade 12...
Canada and Manitoba Announce Support for Research and Innovation Projects to Support Sustainable Growth of Agriculture Sector
May 29, 2023The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing up to $65 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support the development...
Manitoba Government Invests $300,000 in Mount Carmel Clinic to Support, Enhance Thunderwing Project
May 29, 2023The Manitoba government is investing $200,000 in Mount Carmel Clinic to administer the Thunderwing Project and an additional $100,000 to enhance the project to support women who are in...
Manitoba Government Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day with Update on Access to Menstrual Product Initiative in Schools
May 28, 2023Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day, which aims to break the silence, raise awareness and change negative social norms around menstrual health and hygiene, as well as engage decision-makers...
Fire Bulletin #4
May 26, 2023The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises Level 1 Fire and Travel restrictions have been implemented due to high fire danger in the southeast portion of the province. The boundary of the...
Manitoba Drivers Reminded to Exercise Caution When Passing 4-H Highway Cleanup Crews this Weekend
May 26, 2023Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is pleased to see the annual 4-H Highway Cleanup Campaign continue this year. The department thanks all participants and volunteers for their efforts...
Construction Underway for Expanded CancerCare Site in Russell
May 26, 2023Construction is now underway on an expanded CancerCare Manitoba program space at Russell Health Centre that will improve access to chemotherapy in Russell and the surrounding region, Health...
Manitoba Government Announces New Civilian Director of Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba
May 26, 2023The Manitoba government is announcing the appointment of Roxanne Gagné to the role of civilian director of the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) effective July 1, Justice Minister...
Manitoba Government Begins Project Planning for New Interchange at Perimeter Highway and St. Anne's Road
May 26, 2023As part of the Manitoba government’s vision for the Perimeter Highway as a fully-access controlled freeway, project planning has now started for a new interchange at the...
Manitoba Recognized for Diverse Economy, Strong Fiscal Management in Most Recent Credit Rating Agency Report
May 26, 2023International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has maintained Manitoba’s A+ credit rating, reflecting the Manitoba government’s commitment to fiscal stability while also...
Manitoba Government Enhances Measures to Contain Aquatic Invasive Species
May 26, 2023The creation of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) control zones are among a suite of changes being implemented by the Manitoba government aimed at enhancing efforts to fight the spread of...
Manitobans Encouraged to Reduce Risk of Lyme Disease through Prevention, Treatment
May 25, 2023Manitoba Health is encouraging Manitobans to take steps to help protect against tick bites and Lyme disease. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Lyme disease is becoming...
Fire Bulletin #3
May 25, 2023The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that wildfire danger in central and eastern Manitoba is high to extreme, and low to moderate across northern Manitoba. Favourable weather conditions and...
Manitoba Government Implements Successful Pilot Project with Winnipeg Police Service to Improve Responses to Non-Charge Domestic Incident Calls
May 25, 2023A 2021 project piloted by the Manitoba government and the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) to better support families experiencing intimate partner violence through the co-location of specialized...
Canada and Manitoba Accelerate the Move to Renewable Energy through $38.2-Million Investment
May 25, 2023Canada and Manitoba are working together to reduce pollution and help Canadians access clean solutions that save money and energy, create jobs, and build strong resilient communities. Today,...
Manitoba Government Investing $1.55 Million to Support Mineral Sector Development
May 25, 2023The Manitoba government is granting $1.55 million to the Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. (MAMI) and the Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) to support mineral exploration and...
Manitoba Government Welcomes Winnipeg Sea Bears Team as Newest Canadian Elite Basketball League Franchise
May 24, 2023The Manitoba government is proud to welcome the Winnipeg Sea Bears and encourages all Manitobans to cheer on the newest Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) franchise, Sport, Culture and...
Manitoba Government and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Reach Agreement
May 24, 2023The Manitoba government, through Shared Health, and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) have completed negotiations on a new service purchase agreement that will ensure the reliable and...
Budget 2023 Passes, Work Underway to Implement Historic Financial Support for Manitobans
May 23, 2023Budget 2023, Historic Help for Manitobans, the Manitoba government’s plan to help Manitobans make ends meet, has passed, delivering major tax reductions as well as investments in...
Manitoba Government Introduces Amendments to Provincial Offences Act
May 23, 2023The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to the Provincial Offences Act that would improve and streamline enforcement of First Nations laws and bylaws, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen...
Statement from Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton on Provincial Minerals Week
May 23, 2023Manitoba minerals, metals, and petroleum are critical to our daily lives, contributing to our high standard of living and powering the innovations that shape our future. Given the mineral...
Manitoba Government's Gender Equity Manitoba Secretariat Will Co-ordinate Whole-of-Government Work on 2SLGBTQQIA+ Issues
May 23, 2023In order to provide better co-ordinated services and support to the gender, sexual and relationship diverse community, the Manitoba government will be creating a new Gender Equity Manitoba...
Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, Minister Responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance, Welcomes Interim CEO to Crown Corporation
May 21, 2023Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), welcomes Marnie Kacher as interim president and CEO of MPI and thanks her for taking on the interim...
Province Advises Construction Activity at Deacon's Corner to Begin May 23
May 19, 2023Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) reports the intersection reconstruction of the Trans-Canada Highway at Provincial Road (PR) 207, commonly known as Deacon’s Corner, is...
Canada and Manitoba Invest In Ventilation, Heating, and Cooling Upgrades in Schools and Health-Care Facilities across the Province
May 19, 2023Today, Terry Duguid, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,...
Province Reminds Eligible Manitobans to Get Second Dose of Mpox Vaccine
May 19, 2023Manitoba Health is reminding Manitobans who have received a first preventative dose of the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine that they are eligible to receive a second dose. More than 600 eligible...
Manitoba Government Advises Watercraft Users to Clean, Drain and Dry Boats this Victoria Day Long Weekend
May 19, 2023Heading into the Victoria Day long weekend, the Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to do their part to help protect the province’s water bodies from aquatic invasive species...
Manitoba Government Doubles CT Scan Capacity at Selkirk Regional Health Centre
May 19, 2023The Manitoba government is investing more than $15 million to reduce patient wait times by adding two new scanners at Selkirk Regional Health Centre and doubling CT scan capacity for...
Employer Prosecuted for Workplace Incident
May 19, 2023Manitoba Labour and Immigration is reminding employers to ensure workers are made aware of hazards they could encounter while performing work after an employer was prosecuted under the Workplace...
Manitoba Government Announces Next Steps for Twinning Trans-Canada Highway from Falcon Lake to Manitoba-Ontario Border
May 19, 2023Watch news conference FALCON LAKE—Work is now underway as the Manitoba government begins its next steps on twinning the Trans-Canada Highway from Falcon Lake to...
Manitoba Government Announces Final Intake of Community Celebrations Grants
May 19, 2023Manitoba community groups and organizations are invited to apply to the new intake of the Manitoba government’s Community Celebrations program of the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community...
Fire Bulletin #2
May 18, 2023The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that although wildfire danger across Manitoba is low, Manitobans are encouraged to remain cautious throughout the long weekend as temperatures will begin to...
Manitoba Government Enters into Contract with Enriched Academy to Deliver Financial Literacy Pilot Program to Manitoba Students
May 18, 2023Watch news conference The Manitoba government is partnering with Enriched Academy to deliver a financial literacy pilot program to Manitoba students during the 2023-24 school...
Province Reminds Manitobans to Make Heat Health Part of Summer Planning
May 18, 2023As summer approaches, Manitoba Health is reminding Manitobans to make heat health part of summer planning by knowing health-related risks of heat, taking precautions to prevent...
Manitoba Government Invests Historic $220 Million in Manitoba Parks Infrastructure
May 18, 2023Watch news conference More Manitobans will soon be able to enjoy provincial parks thanks to a historic $220-million, multi-year investment plan by the Manitoba government,...
Manitoba Government Providing Nearly $350,000 to Support Brandon Police Service and Brandon Bear Clan
May 18, 2023Watch news conference BRANDON—The Manitoba government is providing more than $349,000 from the proceeds of Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to the Brandon Police Service...
Manitoba Government Announces Support for Largest Indigenous Festival in Canada
May 18, 2023The Manitoba government is providing $370,000 to support the upcoming Manito Ahbee Festival, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Obby Khan and Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations...
Manitoba Government's Construction on Selkirk Regional Health Centre Underway
May 18, 2023The Manitoba government is investing roughly $45.7 million to expand and renovate the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, and three construction projects are currently underway at the facility...
Manitoba Government to Convert Six Forfeited Houses into Affordable Housing in Point Douglas
May 17, 2023The Manitoba government, through the Criminal Property Forfeiture (CPF) unit, will donate six houses forfeited as proceeds of crime in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood for...
Manitoba Government Introduces Legislative Amendments that would Enhance Safety of Combative Sport Participants
May 17, 2023The Manitoba government is introducing Bill 40, the Combative Sports Act, to expand the mandate of the Manitoba Combative Sport Commission (MCSC) which would enhance the safety of combative...
Northern Development Ministers' Forum Focuses on Economic Reconciliation through Action
May 17, 2023CHURCHILL, MAN.—Ministers representing Canada's northern jurisdictions gathered this week in Churchill, Man. for the 2023 Northern Development Ministers’ Forum (NDMF)....
Manitoba Government Invests $25 Million in Community Development Projects through Building Sustainable Communities Program
May 16, 2023Watch news conference The Manitoba government is investing over $25 million through the Building Sustainable Communities (BSC) program to support 428 community development projects...
Justice Minister Welcomes New Manitoba Public Insurance Board Chair
May 16, 2023Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), welcomed Ward Keith to the position of chair of MPI’s board of directors. “After...
Manitoba Government Provides $1.2 Million for Youth to Build Skills, Enter the Workforce
May 15, 2023The Manitoba government is providing youth in Manitoba with the opportunity to experience their first jobs in a supportive environment that gives them the confidence and skills needed for work,...
Manitoba Government Commitment to Increased Surgical Capacity at Boundary Trails Health Centre Provides Care Closer to Home
May 15, 2023Watch news conference MORDEN-WINKLER—The Manitoba government increased surgical capacity for hip and knee replacements and other orthopedic surgeries right here in Manitoba,...
Manitoba Government Provides Funding for 24 Newcomer Support Organizations
May 15, 2023Watch news conference The Manitoba government is providing a total of $4 million to 24 newcomer service provider organizations whose projects were selected through the...
Manitoba Government Working with Every Child Matters Display Organizers to Create New Garden for Reflection on Legislative Building Grounds
May 13, 2023In consultation and collaboration with the organizers of the Every Child Matters flag display at the Legislative Building grounds, the Manitoba government is creating a new permanent garden on...
Manitoba Conservation Officer Service Enforcement Update
May 12, 2023Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development advises conservation officers are continuing enforcement to protect Manitoba’s natural resources through a variety of enforcement...
Portage Place to be Transformed into Urban Ecosystem with Health Centre, Housing, Groceries and Community Services
May 12, 2023Watch news conference Portage Place Shopping Centre in Winnipeg will be redeveloped to make room for a $500-million diverse three-part campus that connects a comprehensive...
Walleye and Sauger Season Opens this Weekend in Southern Fishing Division
May 12, 2023Manitoba anglers are gearing up for walleye and sauger fishing season, which officially opens tomorrow in the Southern fishing division, with the season opening one week later on Lake Winnipeg...
Manitoba Government Providing Historic Tax Relief
May 11, 2023The Manitoba government is making historic investments that will bring total tax and affordability measures to more than $1.8 billion between 2022 and 2024, providing $5,500 in total savings for...
Overland Flood Warning Issued for Southwestern Manitoba
May 11, 2023Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing an overland flood warning for southwestern Manitoba as forecasters continue to monitor a precipitation...
Manitoba Government Expands Physician Supports by Reimbursing Licensing Fees
May 11, 2023The Manitoba government is listening to front-line health experts and will invest more than $13 million over the next two years to reimburse physicians practising in the province for their...
Manitoba Government Welcomes WestJet's New Direct Flight from Winnipeg to Atlanta
May 11, 2023Watch news conference Manitoba businesses, travellers and tourism operators will soon be one flight away from hundreds of new destinations thanks to a new direct flight from Winnipeg...
Manitoba Government Invests $1.3 Million in Northern Healthy Foods Initiative
May 11, 2023The Manitoba government is investing $1.3 million toward the Northern Healthy Foods Initiative to support northern food security projects that contribute to the development of culturally...
Manitoba Firefighters Arrive in Alberta to Support Wildfire Fight
May 10, 2023As Manitoba firefighters arrive to support the wildfire fight in Alberta, the Manitoba government is closely monitoring fire conditions here at home, Natural Resources and Northern...
Manitoba Government Increases Annual Funding for Research Manitoba
May 10, 2023The Manitoba government is increasing funding to Research Manitoba to $13.6 million in 2023-24 to advance Manitoba’s research ecosystem and support strategic investments in research...
Manitoba Government to Release First Crop Report to Launch 2023 Growing Season
May 10, 2023The Manitoba government will release its first crop report for the 2023 growing season on May 16, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. “The agricultural industry is the...
Manitoba Provincial Parks Kick Off Camping Season
May 10, 2023A number of provincial parks in southern Manitoba will welcome campers this weekend, officially kicking off the 2023 season, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt...
Manitoba Government Accepting Applications for New Advisory Council on Economic Immigration and Settlement
May 9, 2023The Manitoba government is accepting applications for the new Advisory Council on Economic Immigration and Settlement (ACEIS), which will inform the implementation of the Report of the...
Manitoba Government Encourages Public to Attend Community Open House About Plans for New High School in Northwest Winnipeg
May 9, 2023The Manitoba government and Winnipeg School Division are encouraging the public to attend a community open house about a new high school in northwest Winnipeg on May 30 to learn about design...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce New Housing Benefit Changes to Support Low-Income Manitobans in Housing Need
May 9, 2023Announced as part of the National Housing Strategy, the Canada-Manitoba Housing Benefit (CMHB) is providing $154.6 million in housing benefits to support over 17,000 vulnerable Manitobans....
Manitoba Government's New Nursing Float Pool Supports Patient Care in Rural, Northern Communities
May 9, 2023Fifty-five nurses have been hired into the Manitoba government’s provincial nursing float pool since its inception late last year, bringing nurses back into the public system to...
Province Advises of Alert Ready Test Tomorrow
May 9, 2023Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Emergency Measures Organization is notifying Manitobans that the National Public Alerting System, Alert Ready, is scheduled to issue an...
Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko to Co-Lead Canadian Delegation at G7 Education Ministers' Meeting
May 8, 2023Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko is representing provinces and territories for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada at the 2023 G7 Education Ministers’...
Manitoba Government Renews Funding for United Way Winnipeg in Support of Family Resource Centres and 211 Manitoba
May 8, 2023Watch news conference The Manitoba government has renewed its commitment to match up to $4.5 million in donations made to the United Way Winnipeg’s For Every Family...
Manitoba Government Waiving Fees for Private Well, Cistern Water Testing
May 8, 2023The Manitoba government is providing additional support to flood-impacted private well and cistern owners by fully subsidizing costs associated with testing their water supply to ensure it...
Manitoba Government Declares Emergency Preparedness Week
May 8, 2023The Manitoba government is recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week from May 7 to 13 to educate Manitobans on steps to take to be prepared and protect their families, neighbours and communities...
Statement from Premier Heather Stefanson on the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
May 6, 2023On behalf of all Manitobans, I am pleased to mark this historic occasion by offering congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on their coronation....
Manitoba Government Reminds Individuals, Families of Free, Accessible Mental-Health Resources
May 5, 2023The Manitoba government is reminding individuals and families across the province during Mental Health Week about the availability of free and accessible resources to support mental health...
Manitoba Government Honours Highest-Achieving New Journeypersons
May 5, 2023The Manitoba government is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of the highest-achieving new journeypersons, along with the employers who mentored them, Advanced Education and...
Statement from Premier Heather Stefanson, Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke and Families Minister Rochelle Squires, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, on Red Dress Day
May 5, 2023Today, our government encourages all Manitobans to join us in honouring the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples across Canada. In Canada,...
Manitoba Government Welcomes National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
May 4, 2023The Manitoba government welcomes the 20th anniversary edition of the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) to Winnipeg which is located within Treaty 1 Territory and the homeland of...
Manitoba Government Hires Nearly 900 New Health-Care Providers Since November 2022
May 4, 2023Recruitment of nearly 900 new hires marks significant progress towards the goal of adding 2,000 more health-care providers to Manitoba’s health-care system, Health Minister Audrey...
Fire Bulletin #1
May 3, 2023The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that wildfire danger across southern Manitoba remains low to moderate, while wildfire danger in northern Manitoba remains low, with some areas still covered...
Manitoba Government Provides Update on K to 12 Education Action Plan
May 3, 2023The Manitoba government is releasing a one-year update on the implementation of the K to 12 Education Action Plan and an updated French immersion policy at the French Immersion Conference...
Manitoba Government Supports Rural Municipalities with Plans to Expand Authority of Community Safety Officers, Renews Call for Federal Government to Fund RCMP Back Pay
May 3, 2023Watch news conference PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE—Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen met with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) today regarding proposed amendments to the...
Manitoba Government to Invest Nearly $33.5 Million on Trans-Canada Highway Infrastructure through Headingley
May 3, 2023The section of the Trans-Canada Highway through the Rural Municipality (RM) of Headingley will receive a number of upgrades over the next two years so traffic can move more safely and...
Investing in Little Saskatchewan First Nation's MINO-AYA-WIN Centre
May 2, 2023Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic...
Manitoba Government Investing to Expand Mental Health Services for Children, Youth
May 2, 2023Watch news conference As part of its commitment to promote mental health and wellness and to increase access to early intervention and suicide prevention activities, the Manitoba...
Manitoba Government Announces Support for Young Entrepreneurs through Futurpreneur
May 2, 2023Watch news conference The Manitoba government is providing $1.2 million over four years to Futurpreneur to support the Startup Program, delivering mentorship programming and...
Manitoba Government Investing In Enhanced Bail, Community Supervision and Electronic Monitoring Programs
May 1, 2023Watch news conference The Manitoba government is enhancing programs for supervision and services to support bail and community-based sentences, while also launching a new...
Manitoba Government Proclaims Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 1, 2023The Manitoba government has proclaimed the month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote motorcycle safety and remind all motorists to share the roads responsibly and exercise...
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