Canada News Centre2026-09-11T11:50:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/atom-jet-industries-expands-production-and-reaches-new-markets-in-response-to-unjustfied-us-tariffs.html

PrairiesCan investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help the Brandon manufacturer bring more production in-house and grow sales across Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-11T12:00:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/09/canada-and-manitoba-renew-commitment-to-lake-winnipeg-as-canada-announces-over-28-million-for-freshwater-projects.html

The Canada–Manitoba Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Respecting Lake Winnipeg and the Lake Winnipeg Basin supports communication, consensus-building, science collaboration, and the advancement of shared priorities to inform decisions and actions that support the long-term health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin. The Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative provides financial support for partner-led projects that improve the water quality and ecological health of Lake Winnipeg.

Canada Water Agency2026-09-09T10:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/09/mp-duguid-highlights-launch-of-public-engagement-on-canadas-national-water-security-strategy-and-announces-new-projects-to-protect-lake-winnipeg.html

The launch of public engagement to develop the country’s first National Water Security Strategy and the extension of the Canada–Manitoba Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Respecting Lake Winnipeg and the Lake Winnipeg Basin.

Canada Water Agency2026-09-09T10:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-improving-hiv-prevention-and-support-services.html

Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce investments to improve access to HIV prevention and support services. He will be joined by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, Senator David M. Wells, and Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-09-09T10:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/09/infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; the Honourable Nellie Kennedy, Minister of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism; the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families and Minister responsible for Accessibility and Gender Equity; and Christina Litz, President of Northern Super League.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-09-04T14:00:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/federal-investment-helps-defend-winnipegs-advanced-manufacturing-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

Minister Olszewski announces PrairiesCan support for 15 Winnipeg manufacturing projects through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and Business Scale-up and Productivity program

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:05:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/backgrounder-federal-investment-helps-defend-winnipegs-advanced-manufacturing-sector-against-us-tariffs.html

The projects will help manufacturers grow, improve productivity, strengthen domestic supply chains and reach new markets.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:05:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-winnipeg-manufacturers-expanding-production-and-reaching-new-markets.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to support Winnipeg manufacturers as they respond to tariff pressures, strengthen their operations and pursue new opportunities for growth.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T10:30:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/09/low-water-levels-on-red-river.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that due to the recent drought, water levels along the Red River (between St. Andrews Lock and Dam and the City of Winnipeg) are forecasted to fall below the summer operational level.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-09-01T11:23:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-indigenous-led-alternatives-to-incarceration-in-manitoba.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced $5 million in federal funding to the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) to support Indigenous-led alternatives to incarceration for First Nations individuals.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-27T14:25:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On July 28, August 1 and 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-06T16:19:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/canada-advances-new-medical-countermeasures-laboratory-facility-in-winnipeg.html

Drawing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is strengthening Canada’s capacity to respond to future public health emergencies through the development of a new medical countermeasures laboratory facility.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-08-05T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-manitoba-government-to-complete-third-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz-of-the-season-on.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS threaten aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, and creating costly challenges for industries and local communities. Canadians can help prevent the spread of AIS by properly cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft before moving them to new bodies of water.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-04T13:30:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/07/communities-included-in-agristability-late-application-filing-penalty-waiver.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted AgriStability enhancements for producers impacted by flooding in June and July 2026.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-07-23T16:05:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/07/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-provide-flood-recovery-support-for-producers-through-agristability.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing targeted enhancements to AgriStability to support producers impacted by significant flooding in June and July, helping affected farmers access timely support to manage recovery and maintain their operations.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-07-23T16:05:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-manitoba-government-to-complete-second-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz-of-the-season-o.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba government, has completed the second aquatic invasive species (AIS) roadside inspection blitz of the 2026 summer season. The operation took place on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border, from June 19 to 21, 2026. These inspections support ongoing efforts to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity by intercepting vehicles transporting watercraft and equipment that may carry aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-21T11:02:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/07/the-canada-child-benefit-payments-increasing-in-2026-2027-nearly-153000-families-in-manitoba-benefiting-from-more-generous-payments-starting-this-m.html

The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-07-17T11:37:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-lavack-to-highlight-the-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-for-families.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Winnipeg to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-07-16T15:12:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/emili-marks-10-years-of-agriculture-innovation-with-new-support-from-the-government-of-canada.html

Federal investment announced at EMILI Field Day will help more digital agriculture companies test, grow and bring new technologies to market

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-15T11:43:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-backs-manitoba-companies-using-ai-to-scale-compete-and-lead.html

PrairiesCan announces more than $10.2 million in federal funding to support six innovative Manitoba businesses expanding their use of AI and digital technology

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T13:02:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-backs-manitoba-companies-using-ai-to-scale-compete-and-lead.html

The projects announced today are helping Manitoba businesses adopt new technology, create jobs and compete in new markets, while keeping Canadian innovation and economic value here at home.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T13:02:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/07/the-honourable-minister-solomon-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-ai-in-manitoba.html

The Honourable Minister Solomon to announce funding to strengthen AI in Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-07-06T12:05:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/minister-olszewski-approves-emergency-assistance-with-the-response-and-recovery-from-the-significant-flooding-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement.

Public Safety Canada2026-07-05T19:06:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-regional-wastewater-infrastructure-in-the-rm-of-st-clements.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-30T12:19:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/infrastructure-announcement-in-the-rural-municipality-of-st-clements.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface—Saint-Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Debbie Fiebelkorn, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of St. Clements.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-29T11:00:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/the-federal-government-invests-over-32-million-to-support-black-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-manitoba.html

PrairiesCan support under the Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide services and training to help Manitoba entrepreneurs start and grow businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-24T12:49:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/06/five-manitoba-first-nations-reach-major-milestones-in-improving-access-to-safe-drinking-water0.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, on behalf of the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined Long Plain First Nation to celebrate the completion of upgrades to and an expansion of its water treatment plant.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-06-23T12:00:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/06/five-manitoba-first-nations-reach-major-milestones-in-improving-access-to-safe-drinking-water.html

Five First Nations in Manitoba are marking milestones in improving access to safe and reliable drinking water for nearly 10,000 community members.

Indigenous Services Canada2026-06-23T12:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/06/la-ministre-valdez-annoncera-un-soutien-du-gouvernement-federal-destine-aux-entrepreneurs-noirs-et-aux-entreprises-dirigees-par-des-personnes-noire.html

Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses in Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-06-22T15:49:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-216-million-in-first-of-its-kind-clean-energy-project-in-manitoba.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $21.6 million in federal funding for a suite of projects that will transform how electricity is generated and managed in Sayisi Dene First Nation, located in the community of Tadoule Lake in northern Manitoba.

Natural Resources Canada2026-06-22T14:15:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-wastewater-infrastructure-in-the-rm-of-st-laurent.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-20T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-chartrand-in-long-plain-first-nation-to-highlight-key-milestones-in-safe-drinking-water.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will highlight major milestones in improving access to safe drinking water for five Manitoba First Nations. A media availability will follow.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-06-19T14:06:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-manitoba-government-to-complete-first-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz-of-the-season-on.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba government, has completed the first aquatic invasive species (AIS) roadside inspection blitz of the 2026 summer season. The operation took place on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border, from May 29 to 31, 2026. This initiative supports efforts to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity by preventing the spread of AIS such as Zebra and Quagga mussels, which can be transported on watercraft and related equipment.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-19T10:23:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2026/06/the-canadian-food-inspection-agency-identifies-case-of-golden-nematode-on-manitoba-potato-farm-measures-already-in-place.html

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected golden nematode on a potato farm in Manitoba.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2026-06-17T13:57:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On June 2 and 3, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-05T16:48:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-alty-highlights-that-canadians-will-begin-receiving-enhanced-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-starting-today.html

The world’s economic and trade landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, thrusting countries, businesses, and workers into a period of uncertainty. Canada’s new government is responding accordingly, with a focus on what we can control: building a stronger economy at home, protecting Canadian jobs and sectors, and making life more affordable.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-06-05T14:07:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can control: building a stronger more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-05T13:58:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-employers.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Jamie Moses, Manitoba’s Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation, will be in Winnipeg to announce an investment to support workers and employers in tariff-affected sectors.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-04T13:30:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/06/minister-alty-to-announce-update-on-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement in Winnipeg related to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-06-04T12:52:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/05/canada-boosts-funding-for-first-nations-consultations-in-northern-manitoba-and-british-columbia-to-get-major-projects-built-faster.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Grand Chief Walter Wastesicoot, Sovereign Keewatin Yahthi Nations Grand Council (Manitoba), and Interim Director Celina Dorame, First Nations Public Service Secretariat – which is an initiative of the First Nations Summit (British Columbia) – announced $1.8 million in additional funding to support First Nations in Northern Manitoba and British Columbia.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-05-21T12:22:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-alty-to-make-an-announcement-with-sovereign-keewatin-yahthi-nations.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will be making a funding announcement in Winnipeg to get major projects built faster with the Sovereign Keewatin Yahthi Nations.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-05-20T10:19:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/backgrounder-vital-infrastructure-and-connectivity-supported-across-rural-and-northern-manitoba.html

The federal government is investing more than $63 million through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) and the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF). This funding will support 9 projects that will deliver modern, reliable infrastructure across rural and northern communities in Manitoba.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-15T10:20:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/vital-infrastructure-and-connectivity-supported-across-rural-and-northern-manitoba.html

We know that for communities to succeed, they need to be connected. They need transit options, as well as access to reliable internet. Today, the Government of Canada is announcing vital supports that will help make rural and northern communities in Manitoba be more connected.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-15T10:20:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/in-winnipeg-minister-anandasangaree-highlights-investments-in-combatting-crime-from-spring-economic-update-2026.html

In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes, and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders, and our way of life.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-13T10:26:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/announcement-in-wasagamack.html

Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement with the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; Grand Chief Alex McDougall of Anisininew Okimawin; and Chief Walter Harper of Wasagamack Anisininew Nation.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-13T08:46:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/minister-anandasangaree-to-make-a-funding-announcement-in-winnipeg-related-to-the-canada-community-security-program.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, for an announcement about federal funding to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to keep Canadian communities safe.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-12T15:23:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-chartrand-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-08T12:15:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-rebecca-chartrand-highlights-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-to-help-workers-and-young-people-gain-skills-experience-and-support-t.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) met with students in Piping Industry Technical College to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update to build trades and support Canada’s young people.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-05-01T11:51:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-chartrand-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-to-build-trades-and-support-canadas-young-people.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba to highlight recent investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to help workers and young people gain the skills, experience and support they need to succeed.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-04-30T16:44:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution0.html

On April 22, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-24T14:59:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-investing-in-winnipeg-industry-to-strengthen-canadas-defence-capacity.html

The Government of Canada, through Prairies Economic Development Canada, is investing in Winnipeg-based defence suppliers to help them expand both their defence and civilian offerings

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-24T11:47:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-in-crime-prevention-in-winnipeg.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced $95,000 in federal funding to the City of Winnipeg for their pilot project, “Winnipeg Collaborative Street Safety Centre”, through Public Safety Canada’s Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).

Public Safety Canada2026-04-24T10:01:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-strengthening-defence-capacity-through-investments-in-winnipeg-industry.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal support for Manitoba-based businesses through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-23T12:13:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-olszewski-approves-emergency-assistance-to-peguis-first-nation.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement

Public Safety Canada2026-04-10T11:06:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On April 6, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-08T13:04:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-drinking-water-infrastructure-in-headingley.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T15:00:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-headingley.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, and Blaine Clapham, Councillor for the Rural Municipality of Headingley.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-help-build-brandon-economy.html

Projects announced today build on Brandon’s strengths, support regional prosperity, and help advance Canada’s economic sovereignty

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T13:19:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-help-build-brandon-economy.html

The projects announced today build on Brandon’s strengths, support regional prosperity, and help advance Canada’s economic sovereignty by scaling up innovation, attracting investment, and creating high-paying jobs.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-02T13:19:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-brandon-economy.html

Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface – St. Vital, Manitoba, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce funding to support Brandon businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-04-01T15:21:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-human-smuggling-investigation-leads-to-two-year-prison-sentence-for-us-citizen.html

Following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, on March 18, 2026, Sahil Aziz, a 32-year-old U.S. citizen, was sentenced to two-years in prison after pleading guilty in Manitoba Provincial Court

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-19T11:08:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/change-of-command-ceremony-at-stony-mountain-institution-in-the-prairie-region.html

On March 11, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Stony Mountain Institution in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Janalee Bell-Boychuk to the incoming Warden Christopher Ritchie.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-11T16:22:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-and-provincial-governments-announce-funding-for-airside-development-at-winnipeg-richardson-international-airport-to-strengthen-trade-infras.html

The investment will prepare shovel-ready, direct-access runway lands at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, creating space for new and expanding businesses that rely on immediate runway access.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-27T15:24:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/federal-and-provincial-governments-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-trade-infrastructure-at-winnipeg-richardson-international-airport.html

Federal and provincial governments to announce funding to strengthen trade infrastructure at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-26T14:11:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/02/government-announces-new-measures-to-help-protect-canadians-and-businesses-against-extortion.html

For too many Canadian individuals and businesses, extortion is a reality of everyday life – one that brings fear, intimidation and harm to communities and families alike and that undermines Canadians’ sense of safety.

Public Safety Canada2026-02-20T11:38:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-launches-market-sounding-study-to-strengthen-growth-at-the-port-of-churchill.html

The findings will inform future decision-making in partnership with the federal and provincial governments as well as Indigenous leaders and support the continued development of Churchill as Canada’s Arctic and Northern trade gateway.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-19T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/02/minister-of-transport-and-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-to-speak-at-winnipeg-chamber-of-commerce-event.html

Winnipeg (Manitoba) — The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will highlight federal priorities aimed at strengthening Canada’s transportation system, reinforcing supply chains and supporting the country’s economic growth. Minister MacKinnon will be joined by the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and the Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Manitoba.

Transport Canada2026-02-13T14:39:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/federal-government-announces-new-support-for-women-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities.html

Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, along with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Ginette Lavack, announced $797,557 for Eviance (Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Incorporated) for their project, Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs with Disabilities in Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-13T11:35:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/02/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-launch-satellite-based-forage-insurance-pilot-for-2026-crop-year.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are launching a new pilot project to use satellite-based technology in the Forage Insurance program, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-02-13T08:38:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/death-of-an-inmate-from-stony-mountain-institution.html

On February 10, 2026, Craig Flett, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-11T13:08:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/02/federal-government-to-announce-support-for-women-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities.html

The Parliamentary Secretary, Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Ginette Lavack, will announce support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-02-11T11:30:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On February 8, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-10T10:13:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-says-all-season-road-not-likely-to-cause-significant-adverse-environmental-effects.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada announced today that the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature has determined that the Project 6 - All-season Road Linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, and God's Lake First Nation in Manitoba is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2026-02-04T16:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-rebecca-chartrand-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Our global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians. Affordability pressures—especially those related to food—require immediate support for Canadians.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-30T15:35:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-chartrand-in-winnipeg-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T16:10:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-announce-lower-agriinsurance-premiums-making-life-more-affordable-for-producers.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have launched a new pilot program that rewards farmers for adopting sustainable management practices with lower premiums as part of the 2026 AgriInsurance program, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-01-23T12:04:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/01/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-invest-in-mental-health-and-wellness-for-agriculture-producers.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are renewing their financial support for the mental health and wellness of Manitoba’s agricultural community, announcing a 2-year, $300,000 extension to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-01-22T14:37:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On January 14, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-19T12:40:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/naturalized-stormwater-pond-project-creates-new-public-space-in-brandon.html

Residents of Brandon will benefit from improved flood protection and new public greenspace thanks to a $1 million investment from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-18T14:00:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/new-garden-and-gathering-spaces-at-nelson-mcintyre-collegiate.html

Students and community members will soon benefit from new outdoor spaces at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate – Louis Riel School Division, thanks to an investment of $50,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-17T11:38:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/12/cbsa-investigation-leads-to-the-conviction-of-manitoba-man-for-weapons-smuggling.html

On October 7, 2025, Mark Sobry, a 47-year old resident of Kelwood, Manitoba, pleaded guilty in Minnedosa Provincial Court to smuggling prohibited weapons into Canada.

Canada Border Services Agency2025-12-17T11:03:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-olszewski-and-minister-moses-announce-new-investment-in-manitobas-heavy-equipment-and-vehicle-sector.html

Over $3.3 million to support heavy equipment & vehicle manufacturing in Manitoba

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-16T14:41:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital, and Kimberley Adair-Gagnon, Principal, Nelson McIntyre Collegiate.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-16T11:50:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-olszewski-to-announce-a-new-investment-in-manitobas-heavy-equipment-vehicle-sector.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada will announce federal support for Manitoba’s heavy equipment and vehicle manufacturing sector.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-15T13:46:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/new-arena-and-facility-expansion-to-enhance-dakota-community-centres-impact-on-sport-and-recreation.html

The federal government is making generational investments in infrastructure through the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-15T11:15:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and Cory Shangreaux, Board Chair of Dakota Community Centre Incorporated.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-12T11:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/federal-investment-expands-manitobas-lifesaving-training-and-emergency-preparedness.html

Manitoba is expanding emergency response capacity and community resilience

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-01T14:03:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/backgrounder-federal-investment-expands-manitobas-lifesaving-training-and-emergency-preparedness.html

This PrairiesCan investment through the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program will support the third and final phase of SJA’s expansion

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-01T14:03:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-boost-aerial-firefighting-capacity-to-protect-communities-from-wildfires.html

Members of the media are invited to join Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for a press conference to highlight investment to lease aircraft that will bolster provincial and territorial aerial firefighting capacity and protect Canadians from increasingly severe wildfires.

Public Safety Canada2025-11-28T17:23:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-investing-in-red-river-metis--and-first-nation--initiatives-to-build-capacity-and-drive-economic-growth-across-manitoba.html

Federal government partnering with Red River Métis, First Nations and Northern Manitobans to build capacity and open new economic opportunities

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-28T13:18:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-lifesaving-training-and-emergency-preparedness-in-manitoba.html

Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will be joined by the Honourable Glen Simard, Manitoba’s Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations and City of Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham to announce investments to strengthen Manitoba’s ability to respond to emergencies, support safer workplaces and communities, and contribute to local economic growth and resilience.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-28T11:00:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-red-river-metis-and-first-nations-and-community-led-economic-growth-and-skills-development-in-manitoba.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency will announce federal support of for Red River Métis and First Nations and community-led economic growth projects in Manitoba on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-27T11:00:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-invests-in-manitoba-built-solutions-to-help-local-companies-grow-to-meet-healthcare-needs.html

Manitoba-based companies are filling gaps in Canadian markets, growing the economy, and contributing to accessible medical care

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-21T15:50:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-invests-in-manitoba-built-solutions-to-help-local-companies-grow.html

Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, Manitoba, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will make an important announcement about growing the economy through federal support for Manitoba companies helping to advance accessible medical care.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-20T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/11/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-launch-pilot-to-reward-sustainable-farming.html

The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are introducing a new pilot program that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices while saving money.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-11-14T11:29:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/backgrounder-build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-winnipeg.html

Build Canada Homes is Canada’s new federal agency with a mandate to scale the supply of affordable housing. By leveraging public land, flexible financial tools and modern methods of construction, the agency is catalyzing a more productive and innovative homebuilding industry.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-12T09:45:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-winnipeg.html

Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada’s economic strategy must change.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-12T09:45:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/media-advisory-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-10T12:22:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/recapture-of-inmate-from-o-chi-chak-ko-sipi-healing-lodge0.html

At 8:50 a.m., on November 6, 2025, inmate Cory Everett was apprehended by the Winnipeg Police Service.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-07T13:20:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/10/seizure-of-contraband-items-at-stony-mountain-institution.html

On October 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized in the medium security unit at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-10-31T13:30:05-04:00