Manitoba News

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. Minister Vandal announces federal investment for Winnipeg Folk Festival

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

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. Minister Vandal announces federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward

    Over $7.5 million in PrairiesCan funding to create opportunities and connect Manitoba to the world.

38. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward

    The Government of Canada is investing $7,501,784 to support five projects in Manitoba. This strategic funding will contribute to building a strong, competitive economy while placing a focus on workforce development, innovation, and trade.

39. 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 Kevin Chief, Neeginan Centre Incorporated Board Member, Chairperson for the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) Board of Directors, and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Point Douglas.

40. Federal government invests in active transportation and rural transit across Manitoba

    Communities across Manitoba are upgrading their active transportation networks and rural public transit options after investment of more than $1 million from the federal government.

41. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in active transportation and rural transit across Manitoba

    The federal government is investing $1,051,329 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) to support eight projects across Manitoba.

42. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce funding in support of workforce development, innovation, and trade.

43. Minister Vandal announces federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

    Federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

44. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

    The Government of Canada is investing $3,923,289 to support six (6) projects in Manitoba. The combined investments will support economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

45. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce funding for economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

46. Governments supporting Indigenous Agriculture

    The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in the revitalization of traditional food systems under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

47. Government of Canada announces funding for Dakota Community Centre Fitness Playground

    Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Special Advisor for Water, and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support for the Dakota Community Centre at the grand opening of the Fitness Playground.

48. Alternating lane closures on St. Andrews Lock and Dam bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be alternating lane closures on the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam, for deck replacement work.

49. Low water level through lock at St. Andrews Lock and Dam

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise boat operators who plan on using the lock at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam to exert caution due to low water levels in the navigation channel. PSPC had completed a partial removal of the dam in response to significant rainfall the past 2 weeks, therefore lowering the water level below what would be typically seen near the lock. We will put the dam back in once conditions permit. Until then, the water level may not be sufficient for boaters travelling through the lock.

50. The award-winning Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre is embarking on an energy-efficient renewal journey with support from the federal government

    The Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre will benefit from green upgrades after a $6 million investment from the federal government.