Canada News Centre2026-03-11T16:22:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://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), 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 Canada2025-10-31T13:30:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/10/red-sucker-lake-first-nation-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-school.html

Indigenous Services Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to help establish educational facilities that will deliver quality and culturally appropriate programs and services for students.

Indigenous Services Canada2025-10-21T11:52:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2025/10/canada-water-agency-advances-efforts-to-restore-and-protect-lake-winnipeg.html

Member of Parliament Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, announced an investment of $1.6 million in 10 new freshwater projects to protect and restore Lake Winnipeg.

Canada Water Agency2025-10-18T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/investing-across-canada-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities0.html

The Government of Canada is delivering over $82.3 million to Manitoba this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-17T15:45:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/backgrounder-investing-across-canada-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities1.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $82.3 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 137 recipients across Manitoba in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-17T15:45:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/leader-government-house-commons/news/2025/10/parliamentary-secretary-to-the-leader-of-the-government-in-the-house-of-commons-to-highlight-new-measures-to-fight-crime.html

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons to highlight new measures to fight crime

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons2025-10-15T18:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Manitoba with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada and the Honourable Glen Simard, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-15T15:30:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2025/10/canada-water-agency-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-the-protection-of-canadas-fresh-water-in-lake-winnipeg.html

Member of Parliament (MP) Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in Lake Winnipeg.

Canada Water Agency2025-10-15T15:20:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-investing-in-new-media-manitoba-to-boost-ai-innovation-in-manitobas-digital-media-sector.html

Today, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface–St.Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, announced over $2.3 million in support of New Media Manitoba (NMM).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-10-15T14:23:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-ai-innovation-and-manitobas-tech-sector.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 federal funding in Winnipeg.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-10-14T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/10/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-sign-a-bilateral-agreement-on-minority-language-education-and-second-language-instruction.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $72 million to Manitoba to help provide French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level

Canadian Heritage2025-10-14T11:00:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/10/the-government-of-canada-will-announce-support-for-minority-language-education-and-second-language-instruction-in-manitoba.html

The Government of Canada increases its support for minority-language education and second-language instruction through an important agreement with Manitoba

Canadian Heritage2025-10-10T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/new-pathway-to-connect-winkler-and-morden.html

Residents of Winkler, Morden, and the Rural Municipality of Stanley will benefit from a new 10-kilometre pathway thanks to a $2.1-million investment from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-08T14:00:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/10/death-of-an-inmate-from-stony-mountain-institution.html

On October 1, 2025, Kyle Harper an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2025-10-06T11:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/10/annual-closure-of-st-andrews-lock-and-dam.html

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-10-01T10:56:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/09/note-the-residential-school-system-is-a-topic-that-may-cause-trauma-invoked-by-memories-of-past-abuse-the-government-of-canada-recognizes-the-need-.html

Former Assiniboia Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Event Plaques unveiled in Winnipeg honour Survivors and recognize the legacy of the Residential School System, in response to TRC Call to Action 79

Parks Canada2025-09-30T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-and-assiniboia-residential-school-legacy-group-commemorate-former-assiniboia-residential-school.html

Government of Canada and Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group Commemorate Former Assiniboia Residential School.

Parks Canada2025-09-26T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/09/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-the-manitoba-government-for-second-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz-this-summer.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. These species threaten freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, damaging water intake systems, 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 Canada2025-09-12T10:33:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/08/minister-olszewski-announced-federal-investment-to-boost-innovation-grow-and-create-jobs-in-manitobas-manufacturing-sector.html

Federal investments will help nine projects increase productivity, contribute to food security, embrace technology, and build Manitoba businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-08-28T12:22:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/08/backgrounder-minister-olszewski-announced-federal-investment-to-boost-innovation-grow-and-create-jobs-in-manitobas-manufacturing-sector.html

Federal investments in nine innovative projects will help Manitoba companies expand, improve productivity, and remain competitive on the global stage.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-08-28T12:22:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/08/minister-olszewski-to-announce-support-for-manitoba-manufacturers-to-innovate-grow-and-create-jobs.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce significant federal funding in support of innovative projects to strengthen and diversify Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-08-27T11:33:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/08/treaty-one-nations-advance-next-phase-of-naawi-oodena-development-with-new-federal-support.html

Treaty One Nations, together with the Government of Canada, are moving forward on the next stage of development of Naawi-Oodena, one of the largest First Nation-led Economic Development Zones in Canadian history.

Indigenous Services Canada2025-08-21T14:48:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/08/minister-gull-masty-to-visit-naawi-oodena-urban-reserve.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Gordon BlueSky, Chairperson, Treaty One Nations, will make an announcement regarding the Naawi-Oodena infrastructure project.

Indigenous Services Canada2025-08-20T16:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2025/08/red-river-metis-business-directory-now-recognized-by-the-government-of-canada-as-a-source-of-verified-indigenous-businesses.html

The Government of Canada is committed to working with the Manitoba Métis Federation to build Canada strong.

Indigenous Services Canada2025-08-20T12:53:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/08/york-factory-first-nation-ten-shilling-aerodrome-project.html

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project, a new aerodrome along Ten Shilling Creek in Manitoba, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-08-15T13:17:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/08/50-years-after-it-closed-the-government-of-canada-and-long-plain-first-nation-honour-the-national-historic-significance-of-the-former-portage-la-pr.html

This commemoration is an important part of the Government of Canada’s response to Call to Action 79 in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report.

Parks Canada2025-08-14T11:08:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/08/the-government-of-canada-and-long-plain-first-nation-recognize-the-national-historic-significance-of-the-former-portage-la-prairie-indian-residenti.html

The Government of Canada and Long Plain First Nation recognize the national historic significance of the Former Portage La Prairie Indian Residential School.

Parks Canada2025-08-12T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/07/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-stony-mountain-institution0.html

On July 24, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-07-25T10:41:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/07/canada-and-manitoba-announce-support-for-livestock-producers-affected-by-drought-conditions.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing support measures to aid Manitoba’s livestock producers affected by drought conditions, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-07-24T15:07:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/07/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-investing-over-6-million-to-strengthen-local-food-processing-sector.html

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $6 million to help modernize food processing facilities and increase food production capacity across Manitoba under 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 Canada2025-07-23T16:21:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/07/statement-from-minister-olszewski-regarding-wildfires-in-manitoba0.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 Canada2025-07-13T08:17:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/07/death-of-an-inmate-from-stony-mountain-institution.html

On July 9, 2025, Tyson Harding, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Correctional Service Canada2025-07-10T16:46:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/07/statement-from-minister-olszewski-regarding-wildfires-in-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 Canada2025-07-10T08:18:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/brokenhead-ojibway-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-in-manitoba.html

Adding land to reserves contributes to First Nations development of healthier, more sustainable communities, which benefits both their own and neighbouring communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-04T14:16:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/07/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-the-manitoba-government-to-conduct-an-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz.html

The Government of Canada is conserving nature and biodiversity and protecting our freshwater, including by combatting aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS pose a serious threat to Canada’s freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and economy. These species reproduce rapidly, disrupt native habitats, damage water intake systems, and lead to costly impacts for industries and local communities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-07-03T15:05:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/06/placeholder.html

Today, Robert Ripcik, a 57-year-old resident of Beausejour, Manitoba, was sentenced to five years imprisonment for firearms-related offences along with a 10-year firearm prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample.

Canada Border Services Agency2025-06-27T15:28:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/06/recapture-of-inmate-from-stony-mountain-institution--minimum-security-unit.html

At approximately 8:30 p.m.on June 25, 2025, inmate Jason Vanwyck was apprehended by the Winnipeg Police Service.

Correctional Service Canada2025-06-26T13:56:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/06/escape-from-stony-mountain-institution-minimum-security-unit.html

On June 23, 2025, staff members at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Jason David Vanwyck was not accounted for.

Correctional Service Canada2025-06-23T07:14:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/06/the-governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-match-red-cross-donations-to-help-those-impacted-by-wildfires.html

Today, the Governments of Canada and Manitoba announced that they will both match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal to support wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts across Manitoba.

Public Safety Canada2025-06-04T20:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/05/dangerous-river-conditions-and-fluctuating-water-levels-on-red-river.html

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-05-27T10:41:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/04/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-extend-deadline-for-agricultural-supports.html

The federal, provincial, and territorial governments including Manitoba have extended the enrolment deadline for the 2025 AgriStability program to July 31, 2025, in response to tariffs in the agriculture sector and to allow producers time to enroll in the program as they manage the impact of current market disruptions.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-04-28T16:18:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/04/seizure-of-contraband-at-stony-mountain-institution-medium-security-unit.html

On April 5, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized within the medium security at Stony Mountain Institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-04-08T17:29:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/04/cbsa-immigration-investigation-leads-to-20-month-conditional-sentence-and-50k-fine-for-construction-manager.html

CBSA immigration investigation leads to conviction, 20-month conditional sentence and $50,000 fine for Winnipeg construction manager.

Canada Border Services Agency2025-04-08T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/critical-water-and-ventilation-infrastructure-upgrades-for-communities-across-manitoba.html

Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital local infrastructure after a federal investment of more than $15.7 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-21T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/backgrounder-critical-water-and-ventilation-infrastructure-upgrades-for-communities-in-manitoba.html

Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital local infrastructure after a federal investment of more than $15.7 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-21T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/preserving-and-restoring-le-musee-de-saint-boniface-museum-in-winnipeg.html

The restoration of Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will help safeguard its structural integrity and preserve its architectural heritage after an investment of $1 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-21T15:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-duguid-announces-investments-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewans-performing-arts-communities.html

PrairiesCan invests more than $9.5 million in 13 projects to strengthen the performing arts community across Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-21T12:54:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/backgrounder-minister-duguid-announces-investments-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewans-performing-arts-communities.html

PrairiesCan is investing $9,579,211 in non-repayable funding for 13 projects, announced today through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI).

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-21T12:54:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-duguid-to-announce-federal-investments-in-performing-arts-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, on behalf of the honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce federal funding in support of performing arts that will drive economic development across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-20T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-duguid-to-announce-federal-investment-in-hudson-bay-railway.html

Announcement postponed: Minister Dugguid to announce federal investment in Hudson Bay Railway

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-19T15:50:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/improved-sustainability-and-accessibility-at-riverview-community-centre-in-winnipeg.html

The Riverview Community Centre will benefit from critical upgrades after an investment of $924,079 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-14T19:15:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/expanding-public-transit-for-rural-communities-in-manitoba.html

Increased transit services, improved accessible public transit, and expanded door-to-door electric vehicle transportation are coming to Manitoba thanks to a federal investment of over $3.9 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-14T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/backgrounder-expanding-public-transit-for-rural-communities-in-manitoba.html

Le gouvernement fédéral investit 3 976 981 $ dans le cadre du Fonds pour les solutions de transport en commun en milieu rural pour accroître les services de transport au Manitoba.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-14T02:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg1.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, and Jason Oliver, President of Riverview Community Centre.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-13T19:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/enhanced-sustainability-and-accessibility-with-the-new-dasch-centre-in-winnipeg.html

The newly acquired DASCH Centre will benefit from renovations after an investment of $8 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-12T15:15:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg0.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital; Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre; and Karen Fonseth, Chief Executive Officer of DASCH Incorporated.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-11T15:00:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/the-government-of-canada-takes-another-step-to-reduce-homelessness-in-winnipeg.html

The federal government is allocating an additional $27.3 million in funding to End Homelessness Winnipeg through the Designated Communities stream and the Indigenous Homelessness stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy. This brings the total allocation for Winnipeg from 2019-20 through 2027-28 to $174.7 million through these streams. This funding is helping service providers in Winnipeg prevent and reduce homelessness.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-11T14:00:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/media-advisory-housing-and-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing and infrastructure announcement with MP Dan Vandal, MP Ben Carr and Jason Whitford, CEO at End Homelessness Winnipeg, regarding the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness across Canada through Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan and Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-10T14:13:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-and-treaty-land-entitlement-committee-president-chief-nelson-genaille-announce-agreement-for-treaty-land-entitlement-commit.html

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Chief Nelson Genaille, President of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee (TLEC), will make an announcement related to next steps for active land claims by TLEC’s Member Entitlement First Nations.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-07T18:24:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-duguid-announces-federal-investments-in-support-of-manitobas-francophone-and-bilingual-communities.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $1.5M to support the economic growth of Manitoba’s Francophone and bilingual communities

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-03-05T13:00:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/ensuring-long-term-predictable-public-transit-funding-for-communities-in-manitoba-with-more-than-120-million-through-the-canada-public-transit-fund.html

By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-05T12:45:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and His Worship Scott Gillingham, Mayor of Winnipeg.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-04T12:30:51-05:00