Manitoba News

1. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement.

2. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement.

3. Minister Vandal announces $2.5 million to provide needed support for people who use substances in Manitoba

   Minister Vandal announces $2.5 million to provide needed support for people who use substances in Manitoba

4. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement.

5. Minister Vandal to announce support for people who use substances in Manitoba

   Minister Vandal to announce support for people who use substances in Manitoba

6. Governments of Canada and Manitoba launch e-book celebrating 150 years of agricultural history in Manitoba

   The 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 evolution of the agriculture and agri-food sector in Manitoba, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.

7. Canada supports the Manitoba Métis Federation’s initiative to bring home the spirits of Métis children who never returned from residential schools

   Locating unmarked burials at former residential school sites across Canada is a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in these institutions. The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and affected families and communities to address historical wrongs and the lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harms related to the legacy of residential schools. Part of this work includes efforts being made to locate and commemorate missing children who attended residential schools, as well as responding to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 72 to 76.

8. Escape from Eagle Women’s Healing Lodge

   On September 16, 2022 approximately 10:30 p.m., staff members at Eagle Women’s Healing Lodge, a minimum security level Section 81 Healing Lodge, discovered that residents Christine Goodwin and Hailey Regent were not accounted for.

9. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

   Lockport, Manitoba, September 20, 2022 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work.

10. Seizure of contraband at Stony Mountain Institution – Maximum-security unit

    On August 28, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized on the perimeter of the maximum-security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

11. Government of Canada invests in retrofit project in Winkler, Manitoba

    Winkler, Manitoba, September 1, 2022—Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced more than $7.9 million in federal funding for the renovation of the Centennial Arena in Winkler, Manitoba.

12. New and expanded recreational facilities to benefit five Manitoba communities

    God’s Lake Narrows First Nation, Manitoba, August 31, 2022—Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface—Saint-Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced $13 million in federal and provincial funding for recreation facilities in five Manitoba communities.

13. Backgrounder: New and expanded recreational facilities to benefit five Manitoba communities

    Backgrounder: New and expanded recreational facilities to benefit five Manitoba communities

14. Minister Vandal announces funding to newly opened Centre Flavie

    New Centre Flavie building receiving $500,000 in federal funding to increase capacity and meet community needs in Winnipeg

15. Minister Vandal announces funding to newly opened Centre Flavie

    The Government of Canada to announce support for Winnipeg community organization

16. $37 Million Agreement reached to Support Canadians Living in Long-Term Care in Manitoba

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Audrey Gordon, Manitoba’s Minister of Health, joined by Kevin Lamoureux, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, announced the signing of the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (SLTCF) agreement with Manitoba.

17. Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting long-term care in Manitoba

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement supporting long-term care in Manitoba.

18. Minister Ng highlights support for entrepreneurs and business owners in Manitoba and British Columbia

    Small businesses are at the heart of Canadian communities and are the engines that drive local economies. Their success is critical to accelerating inclusive growth that benefits everyone.

19. Canada and Manitoba invest in a new regional wastewater treatment facility for four communities in southeastern Manitoba

    Today, 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, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba’s Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; and Stan Toews, Chair of the Red-Seine-Rat (RSR) Wastewater Cooperative, announced more than $39 million in funding for the construction of a regional mechanical wastewater treatment facility and collection network to service four communities in southeastern Manitoba.

20. Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

    On August 16, 2022, Denis Mutz, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

21. Canada and Manitoba invest in sports and recreation infrastructure projects in Winnipeg and Neepawa

    Today, 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, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced funding for two sports and recreation infrastructure projects.

22. Canada and Manitoba invest in second phase of upgrades to the North End Sewage Treatment Plant in Winnipeg

    Today, the Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba; 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, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; and His Worship, Brian Bowman, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg, announced a joint investment of over $550 million for the second phase of upgrades to the North End Sewage Treatment Plant in Winnipeg.

23. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg 

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement in the presence of the Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba; Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba’s Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; the Honourable Eileen Clarke, Manitoba’s Minister of Municipal Relations; and His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg.

24. Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba invest in water infrastructure upgrades

    Canada and Manitoba invest in water infrastructure upgrades

25. Canada and Manitoba Invest in Water Infrastructure Upgrades

    Today, 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, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; the Honourable Wayne Ewasko, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lac du Bonnet; and His Worship Ray Schirle, Mayor of Beausejour, announced more than $42 million in funding for four water projects that will improve system efficiency and protect local communities and their environments in Manitoba.

26. Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation partner to launch the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre

    The Government of Canada is providing $1.24 million towards construction of the Red Turtle Lodge Cultural Centre, where members of the Fisher River Cree Nation will gather, learn and share traditional practices with a special focus on the needs of women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

27. Canada supports monument to honour Survivors of the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg

    Canada supports the building of a monument and gathering place to commemorate the Survivors of the Assiniboia Residential School in Winnipeg.

28. Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation announce housing investments from Budget 2022

    Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation announce an investment of $31 million over seven years towards housing priorities for citizens of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

29. Government of Canada to celebrate Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project

    Government of Canada and Fisher River Cree Nation to celebrate launch of Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Project.

30. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence Across Canada 

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada. Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.

31. Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to make Budget 2022 echo announcement

    Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to announce housing investments

32. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines Across Canada 

    Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines Across Canada

33. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Manitoba 

    In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced its ambitious plan for an average $10-a-day early learning and child care system across the country. Now that the Government of Canada has signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, great progress is being made in this regard across the country.

34. Government of Canada Invests More Than $150,000 to Advance Gender Equality in Manitoba 

    Indigenous women, women with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2 communities, as well as newcomers, Black, racialized, and migrant women are all disproportionately impacted by longstanding inequities. Through support for Manitoba-based organizations that advance gender equality and work to break down barriers, individuals in these communities will be able to fully participate in the economic, social, and democratic life in Canada.

35. Government of Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation to make Budget 2022 echo announcement

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, and Will Goodon, Minister of Housing and Property Management for the Manitoba Métis Federation – to announce housing investments.

36. Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

    Backgrounder: Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

37. Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, announced more than $34.4 million in funding for 10 wastewater and waste management projects in Manitoba.

38. Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital to receive new inpatient monitors with funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba  

    Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Audrey Gordon, Manitoba Minister of Health; and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; , announced funding for inpatient monitor upgrades and new monitors to support care and remote monitoring capabilities at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Children’s Hospital.

39. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre

    Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement regarding hospital infrastructure with the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Audrey Gordon, Manitoba Minister of Health, the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services, Jennifer Cumpsty, Executive Director of Acute Health Services at Health Sciences Centre and Stefano Grande, President and CEO, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

40. Minister Vandal unveils new PrairiesCan service location and announces investments in projects across northern Manitoba

    Unveiling of PrairiesCan Thompson service location, and support for northern Manitoban organizations.

41. Minister Vandal unveils new PrairiesCan Service Location and announces investments for projects across northern Manitoba, and the Hudson Bay Railway

    Unveiling of PrairiesCan Thompson service location, and support for northern Manitoban organizations.

42. Arctic Gateway Group’s Hudson Bay Railway on track to support northern connectivity through a historic partnership between Canada and Manitoba

    Up to $147.6 million to support national interest, regional connectivity and economic prosperity of northern Manitoba

43. Minister Vandal to unveil new PrairiesCan service location, announce investments in projects across northern Manitoba and the Hudson Bay Railway

    The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will be in Thompson to unveil the new PrairiesCan Thompson Service Centre and announce investments to support businesses and organizations across northern Manitoba.

44. Minister Vandal announces federal funding to upgrade and improve St. Vital Mustangs’ football field in Winnipeg

    Federal funding for St. Vital Mustangs to upgrade and improve football field in south Winnipeg.

45. Minister Vandal and Premier Stefanson to announce major funding for the Arctic Gateway Group, connecting Northern Manitoba communities

    Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce investments for the Arctic Gateway Group Partnership Limited and Northern Connectivity.

46. Minister Vandal to announce funding in support of St. Vital Mustangs 

    The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce funding to the St. Vital Mustangs, at a sod turning event, at the St. Vital Mustangs football field.

47. Government of Canada invests in foundational skills training for workers in Manitoba

    Canada’s economic recovery is well underway. We have recovered 115% of the jobs lost during pandemic. In fact, our economic growth is beginning to outpace the ability of some employers to find workers. The country has faced shifting demographics, new technologies, and different practices, such as gig and part-time work. New sectors like green technology are growing rapidly. The ways we work, such as teleworking and digitalization, are creating more options for people. Now, more than ever, it’s critical that workers have the foundational and transferable skills they need to adapt, and thrive in the evolving workforce of today.

48. Minister Qualtrough to announce new investments in skills training for workers in Manitoba

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be joined by the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, in Winnipeg, to announce a federal investment in a new local initiative that will provide skills training to workers in Manitoba.

49. Bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work.

50. #EVWeek in Canada: PS Duguid Announces over $2.5 million in Funding for New Chargers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

    As part of #EVWeek in Canada, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a total investment of over $2.5-million in the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association and Eco-West Canada to help support the installation of up to 400 EV chargers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.