News - Municipalities

The Manitoba government is announcing further changes to the Planning Act that would give municipalities the option not to join Plan 20-50 for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.

The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects that focus on community renewal, disaster mitigation, climate resiliency and recreation.

The Manitoba government is planning to introduce legislation to give municipalities the freedom to choose whether they want to take part in the capital planning region.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is investing over $25 million through the Building Sustainable Communities (BSC) program to support 428 community development projects throughout the province.

In recognition of the important work of local officials, the Manitoba government is officially proclaiming Nov. 21 to 25 as the second annual Municipal Government Awareness Week and inviting applications for two collaborative programs with local governments that strengthen the province for all Manitobans.

The Manitoba government is investing up to $1.35 million for nine projects prioritized from the second intake of applications under the Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program.

The Manitoba government has launched the second intake of the Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program, which provides funding for municipalities and planning districts to find ways to improve services and find efficiencies.

A new partnership between the Manitoba government and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) is resulting in a meaningful review and update to fee-for-service agreements totalling $3 million with municipalities.

The Manitoba government has made regulatory amendments to allow municipal bylaw enforcement officers to enforce public health orders in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development projects as part of restarting the provincial economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.