Manitoba News

1. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution - medium security unit

   On December 2 and 3, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

2. Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

   Plan contributes to preserving our nation’s heritage and connecting Canadians to history in Manitoba

3. Seizure of contraband at Stony Mountain Institution

   On December 5, 2024, correctional officers at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, intercepted an inmate attempting to bring contraband into the institution.

4. Manitoba Métis Federation and Canada sign first-of-its-kind Self-Government Treaty

   Today, David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Métis Federation, Government of the Red River Métis and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations announced that they have signed the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. This Self-Government Treaty affirms and builds on previous work with the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.

5. Minister Anandasangaree and President Chartrand to sign a historic Self-government Treaty

   Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Métis Federation, National Government of the Red River Métis, will participate in the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty signing ceremony in Winnipeg.

6. Parks Canada contributes another $1 million to support ecological corridors in Canada

   Little Saskatchewan River corridor project will improve connectivity between Riding Mountain National Park and the Assiniboine River.

7. Ecological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province

   Ecological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province

8. Canada and Manitoba First Nations collaborate to build more schools

   Every child deserves access to quality education in spaces that celebrate their culture and identity.

9. First Nations, Canada and Manitoba come together to improve winter roads

   Today, First Nations leaders gathered in Winnipeg with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services. This meeting, co-hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), follows the roundtable held earlier this month in Ontario and provided an opportunity to discuss innovative solutions to the challenges faced by First Nation communities that rely on winter roads.

10. Manitoba First Nations and Minister Hajdu to announce school projects

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be accompanied by the following Manitoba First Nations to make an announcement related to new school projects in their communities.

11. Parks Canada will announce funding to support an ecological corridor initiative in Manitoba

    Parks Canada will announce funding to support an ecological corridor initiative in Manitoba.

12. Government of Canada concludes third successful watercraft inspection for aquatic invasive species in Manitoba

    Aquatic invasive species (AIS) can cause significant ecological and economic impacts on freshwater ecosystems in Canada. That’s why, for the third year in a row, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), inspected and decontaminated watercraft to ensure they were free of Zebra Mussels and other AIS, helping to protect Canada’s ecosystems, biodiversity, and economy.

13. First Indigenous-led family care centre coming to Winnipeg

    A community centre run by Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, an Indigenous-led community resource organization in Winnipeg, will be redeveloped into Manitoba’s first dedicated Indigenous-led family care centre, after an investment of $4.2 million from the federal government.

14. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor and Tammy Christensen, Executive Director for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre.

15. Minister Vandal announces partnership with NFI Group and Manitoba to create the world-leading “All-Canadian Build” facility in Winnipeg

    $15 million from the Government of Canada enables start-to-finish manufacturing of electric and hydrogen fuel-cell transit buses in Canada, creating green jobs and expanding the Green Prairie Economy

16. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment in NFI Group to advance the Green Prairie Economy

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investment in NFI Group to advance the Green Prairie Economy

17. NICHI announces Manitoba recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Manitoba.

18. CBSA investigation leads to conviction of immigration consultant for IRPA violation

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of Canada’s immigration system. The CBSA announced today the conviction of Balkaran Singh, 45, of Winnipeg for immigration-related offences.

19. Canada, Manitoba and Giganawenimaanaanig partner to develop Red Dress Alert

    Today, on Sisters in Spirit Day, we honour the memory of the thousands who have gone missing or been murdered, and accelerate efforts to put this violence to an end.

20. Canada, Manitoba, and Giganawenimaanaanig to take a step forward on Red Dress Alert

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, will make an announcement about the Red Dress Alert pilot at Giganawenimaanaanig's Day of Education and Awareness.

21. Ebb and Flow First Nation celebrates grand opening of new school

    Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, recognized the important milestone for Ebb and Flow First Nation in celebration of the grand opening of its new Kindergarten to Grade 6 school.

22. Minister Vandal announces federal investment for revitalization and economic reconciliation in downtown Winnipeg

    PrairiesCan funding of $10 million for TN-SCO Housing 92 Inc. (TN-SCO) will help develop new community spaces within a redeveloped Portage Place

23. Minister Vandal to announce federal supports for revitalization and economic reconciliation in downtown Winnipeg

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal investments for revitalization in downtown Winnipeg.

24. Annual closure of St. Andrews Lock and Dam

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of the annual closure of the St. Andrews Lock and Dam for the season.

25. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to visit Winnipeg and Montreal

    From September 27 to 29, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be in Winnipeg to talk about the Artemis II mission, during which he will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon. After that, he will be in the Montreal area on October 1.

26. Significant rainfall and high flows on Red River

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that the section on the Red River between Lockport and Lister Rapids may experience large fluctuations in water levels.

27. Federal government transfers more than $39.5 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Manitoba

    The federal government has transferred more than $39.5 million to Manitoba under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

28. MP Carr announces federal investment to enhance Centro Caboto Centre

    PrairiesCan support allows Centro Caboto Centre to renovate the interior and exterior structure

29. MP Carr announces federal investment in FortWhyte Alive

    PrairiesCan funding enables FortWhyte Alive to provide enhanced outdoor experiences to attract tourists and support Indigenous economic reconciliation

30. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Insitution – maximum security unit

    On August 29, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum-security unit at Stony Mountain Insitution.

31. The Heart of the Parkland will get active with more sustainable and accessible recreational services 

    The Gilbert Plains Recreation Complex will be retrofitted thanks to an investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal government.

32. Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducts second roadside inspection blitz to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels

    Zebra Mussels are an aquatic invasive species that reproduce very quickly, cause negative ecological impacts, deteriorate infrastructure, and negatively impact the economy. Since being introduced into the Laurentian Great Lakes region in the 1980s, Zebra Mussels have spread to southern Ontario, south and central Manitoba, southern Québec and New Brunswick, and are a growing threat.

33. Governments of Canada and Manitoba renew the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement for ten years

    The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have signed a new ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province. Over the first five years, Manitoba will receive more than $415 million to address local infrastructure priorities.

34. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Insitution – medium security unit

    On August 11, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Stony Mountain Insitution.

35. Parks Canada honours national historic significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company

    Parks Canada honours national historic significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company.

36. Parks Canada Commemorates the National Historic Significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company

    Parks Canada Commemorates the National Historic Significance of Early Science in Canada’s North and the Hudson’s Bay Company.

37. Building more child care spaces for families in Manitoba

    Families across Canada rely on access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. That is why the federal government and Manitoba are working together to create more early learning and child-care spaces to meet the needs of children and families no matter where they live.

38. Minister Rodriguez to announce funding to enhance regional connectivity and help make life cost less

    The Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, will announce infrastructure funding to enhance regional connectivity in the Prairies. Minister Rodriguez will be joined by Dan Vandal, the Minister of Northern Affairs, and Joey Petrisor, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Perimeter Aviation.

39. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Over $3.1 million in PrairiesCan funding to support seven projects across Manitoba through the Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnerships Initiative.

40. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

41. Norway House Cree Nation celebrates the grand opening of the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence

    Today, Norway House Cree Nation celebrated the grand opening of Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik (Na-Na-Ta-We-Way-Ka-Mik) Health Centre of Excellence.

42. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba.

43. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba.

44. Announcement related to health infrastructure for Norway House Cree Nation and the surrounding region

    Please be advised that Chief Larson Anderson of the Norway House Cree Nation and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement related to new community health infrastructure and programs that will serve residents of Norway House Cree Nation and the surrounding region.

45. Governments of Canada and Manitoba supporting farmers and producers

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $2.025 million in financial support to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) for Advancing Digital Agriculture Opportunities under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, and Premier Wab Kinew announced today at the grand opening of the Innovation Farms Centre.

46. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution

    On July 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

47. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

    On July 22, 2024, Dean Young, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

48. Minister Vandal announces federal investment for Winnipeg Folk Festival

    The Honourable Dan Vandal announces federal funding for internationally acclaimed Folk Festival

49. Food safety and traceability equipment funding applications now being accepted to support Manitoba agri-food and agri-product producers

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to assist Manitoba agri-food and agri-product producers and processors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

50. Federal government supports upgrades to the Neeginan Centre

    The Neeginan Centre is getting infrastructure upgrades after an investment of more than $21.1 million from the federal government.