News Releases from 2017
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December 2017
- December 29, 2017 - 2018 Tax Changes Will Provide Relief for Manitoba Families and Businesses
- December 12, 2017 - Berens River Road Provides Year Round Transportation Option for First Nation and Northern Affairs Community
- December 7, 2017 - Premier Announces New Approach for Manitoba's Economic Development in State of Province Address to Local Business Leaders
November 2017
- November 29, 2017 - New Report Predicts Strong Growth in Manitoba's Economy
- November 27, 2017 - Statement from Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen on the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- November 23, 2017 - Province Announces $25 Million for Community-based Training and Employment Services
- November 21, 2017 - Government Continues Ambitious Program to Make Manitoba Most Improved Province
October 2017
- October 27, 2017 - Manitoba Unveils Climate and Green Plan
- October 26, 2017 - Province Announces New Partnership to Support Aerospace Manufacturing and Create Jobs in the North
- October 20, 2017 - Governments Partner to Expand BizPaL Service to Winnipeg Beach
- October 20, 2017 - Newly Expanded Water Treatment Plant now Complete in Stephenfield
- October 20, 2017 - Province Receives Look North Report And Action Plan for Manitoba's Northern Economy
- October 16, 2017 - Statement from Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen on Small Business Week
- October 11, 2017 - Province Announces Next Step in Developing Framework for Economic Alignment and Growth
- October 10, 2017 - Mary Beth Dolin Meritorious Fire Service Awards Presented
August 2017
- August 17, 2017 - Premier Announces Changes to Deputy Ministers
- August 17, 2017 - Premier Announces Changes to Manitoba Executive Council
- August 16, 2017 - New Investments in Research Technology at the University of Manitoba to Help Manitoba Dairy Industry
- August 15, 2017 - Province Announces Appointments to The Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba
- August 14, 2017 - Province Announces New Single Portal to Access Community Development Programs
- August 10, 2017 - Manitoba Makes Progress Toward Offering Pooled Registered Pension Plans: Friesen
- August 4, 2017 - Statement from Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen on Manitoba's Economy
- August 3, 2017 - Manitoba Selects Constitutional Law Expert for Legal Opinion on Carbon Pricing
- August 2, 2017 - Manitoba Selects KPMG LLC to Study Public-Private Partnership Framework for New Schools
- August 1, 2017 - Province Issues Request for Proposals to Study Redesign of South Perimeter Highway
July 2017
- July 31, 2017 - Manitoba and First Nations Communities Working on New Mineral Development Protocol
- July 31, 2017 - Manitoba and First Nations Communities Working on New Mineral Development Protocol
- July 29, 2017 - Province Announces Funding for Assiniboine Park's Diversity Gardens
- July 27, 2017 - Province Issues Expression of Interest for Production, Distribution and Retail of Cannabis in Manitoba
- July 24, 2017 - Great Manitoba Food Fight Seeks Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Create New Local Foods and Beverages
- July 21, 2017 - Manitoba Signs onto New Five-year Canadian Agricultural Partnership
- July 21, 2017 - Province Facilitates Propane Shipment to Churchill
- July 19, 2017 - Province Amends Vehicle Registration Regulation to Provide Increased Reciprocity
- July 18, 2017 - Province Announces New Appointments to Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Board of Governors
- July 18, 2017 - Province Increasing Food Subsidy for Churchill
- July 17, 2017 - Province Announces Funding for Keystone Centre
- July 17, 2017 - Manitoba Housing Announces Plan To Sell Winnipeg Property
- July 14, 2017 - Brandon Celebrates Newly Expanded Municipal Airport and Announces Further Upgrades
- July 12, 2017 - Manitoba Invests in Home Ownership Programs for Families
- July 6, 2017 - Governments Invest in Seniors Housing in the North
- July 6, 2017 - Province Announces Construction Complete on Affordable Housing Project for Thompson Families
- July 4, 2017 - Province Announces Request for Proposals for Social Impact Bonds
June 2017
- June 30, 2017 - Province to Modernize Regulations on Recreational Vehicles, Factory-built Homes
- June 29, 2017 - Province Responds to Federal Government on Proposed Backstop and Benchmarks for Carbon Pricing
- June 28, 2017 - Province Launches New Grants to Support Prevention of Bovine Tuberculosis in Riding Mountain Area
- June 27, 2017 - Province Announces New Appointments to RBC Convention Centre Board of Directors
- June 26, 2017 - Governments Invest in Historic Habitat for Humanity Project to Celebrate Canada 150
- June 22, 2017 - Manitoba Government Celebrates New Affordable Housing Project In Winnipeg
- June 22, 2017 - Province Provides Update on Rail Closure Due to Flooding in Northern Manitoba
- June 21, 2017 - Province Announces New Appointments to the Travel Manitoba Board
- June 19, 2017 - Province Launches Review of College Education
- June 15, 2017 - Canada and Manitoba Partner to Expand BizPaL Service
- June 14, 2017 - Manitoba Welcomes Real Estate Leaders from Across North America
- June 9, 2017 - Province Responds to Omnitrax Rail Closure Due to Long-term Flooding in Northern Manitoba
May 2017
- May 11, 2017 - Travel Manitoba Unveils New Commercials Showcasing where `Canada's Heart Beats'
- May 9, 2017 - Province Advises Employer Prosecuted for Workplace Incident
- May 5, 2017 - Province Issues Request for Proposals to Replace Old Emergency Communications Systems
- May 5, 2017 - Manitoba Government Launches Five-Year Review of The Workplace Safety and Health Act
- May 5, 2017 - Improved Safety and Travel Times Along Winnipeg's Waverley and Taylor Streets Thanks to Government Partnership
- May 3, 2017 - Province Awards Contract to Develop Mental Health and Addiction Strategy
- May 2, 2017 - Manitoba Announces Public Private Partnership Business Case Request for Proposals to Build Four New Schools
April 2017
- April 28, 2017 - Thousands of Manitoba Families to Benefit from Significant Renovations to Social and Affordable Housing
- April 27, 2017 - Canada and Manitoba Invest in Infrastructure at Red River College
- April 25, 2017 - Manitoba and Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association Announce New Partnered Initiatives
- April 24, 2017 - Province Advises 2017 Spring Flooding Disaster Financial Assistance Program
- April 20, 2017 - Province Advises Employer Prosecuted for Workplace Incident
- April 19, 2017 - New Appointment to Surface Rights Board Announced by Province
- April 18, 2017 - Manitoba Gives Public Utilities Board Authority to Review Hydro's Capital Program When Setting Rates
- April 18, 2017 - Canada and Manitoba invest in water and wastewater infrastructure across the province
- April 11, 2017 - Budget 2017 Charts Moderate, Responsible Course; Sets Out Strong Plan for Province
- April 11, 2017 - Finance Minister Puts Manitoba Spin on New Shoe Tradition
- April 10, 2017 - Province Appoints New Members to Public Utilities Board
- April 10, 2017 - Province Releases Report of the Advisory Panel on Fiscal Performance
- April 7, 2017 - Manitoba Welcomes New Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Opportunities to Energize the Economy
- April 6, 2017 - Province Improves Service Standards, Renews Provincial Nominee Program
- April 3, 2017 - Province Launches Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Manitoba
- April 3, 2017 - Province Launches Northern Economic Summits, Engages Northern Communities in Shared Pursuit of Economic Growth
March 2017
- March 29, 2017 - Province to Issue Request for Proposals to Replace Emergency Communications Systems
- March 23, 2017 - Manitoba Government Launches Cultural Review
- March 20, 2017 - Province Introduces Legislation that would Modernize Regulation of Manitoba's Vehicle-for-Hire Industry
- March 20, 2017 - Province Releases Third Quarter Report for 2016-17 Financial Year
- March 16, 2017 - Provincial Parks Reservation Process Simplified with New Staggered Campground Bookings
- March 16, 2017 - Province to Amend, Modify Legislation that would Reduce Red Tape that Obstructs Business, Industry and Government
- March 15, 2017 - Province Introduces Proposed Amendments that would Establish Flexible Marketing Environment for Manitoba Fishers
- March 14, 2017 - Proposed Legislation will Reduce Regulatory Requirements, First of its Kind Among Provinces: Friesen
- March 13, 2017 - Proposed Legislation Reaffirms Government's Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility: Friesen
- March 9, 2017 - Province Introduces Proposed Legislation that would Enhance Accountability of Crown Corporations
- March 7, 2017 - Province, Red River College Announce New Program to Train Newcomers for Jobs in Construction
- March 6, 2017 - Province Confirms Discovery of Diamonds in Northeast Manitoba Prospecting Reports
- March 3, 2017 - Province Seeks Views of Manitobans on Climate and Green Plan
- March 2, 2017 - Province Announces Advisory Panel on Fiscal Performance to Provide Recommendations for Budget 2017
February 2017
- February 28, 2017 - Direct Marketing Conference Connects Manitoba Farmers with Consumers
- February 24, 2017 - Province Providing Funds to Train Newcomers for Wood Manufacturing Jobs
- February 21, 2017 - Province Encourages Visitors and Investment in Northern Manitoba, A Region Rich in Resources and Opportunities
- February 16, 2017 - Province Invests $1.5 Million in Equipment for Skills Training in Manitoba Schools
- February 15, 2017 - Canada and Manitoba Invest to Modernize Science Labs at University College of the North
- February 15, 2017 - Manitoba Congratulates 70th Annual Trappers' Festival
- February 15, 2017 - Canada and Manitoba Governments Make Significant Research Investments to Benefit Crop Producers
- February 14, 2017 - Province Advises Winter Road System Open for Shipments to Remote and Northern Communities
- February 14, 2017 - New Appointments to Manitoba Farm Products Marketing Council Announced by Province
- February 13, 2017 - Province Announces New Training Opportunities for Northern Indigenous Communities
- February 10, 2017 - Province of Manitoba Reaches Agreement on Ownership of Federal Mineral Rights of Soldier Settlement Board
- February 8, 2017 - Manitoba Government Funds Health Safety and Security Projects
- February 8, 2017 - Province Invests $1.9 Million to Build, Repair Municipal Bridges
- February 6, 2017 - Province Proclaims International Development Week
- February 3, 2017 - Province Awards Construction Contract for Emergency Department Redevelopment at Dauphin Regional Health Centre
- February 2, 2017 - Province Cost Shares Six New Urban Highway Fund Projects
- February 2, 2017 - Province Initiates Process to Develop Mental Health Strategy
January 2017
- January 27, 2017 - Manitoba Government Launches Online Red Tape Reduction Consultations
- January 27, 2017 - Province Announces Heavier Weight Allowances to Improve Competitiveness for Manitoba Trucks
- January 26, 2017 - Province Receives Report on Home Care Services in Manitoba
- January 26, 2017 - Province Commits to Addressing Outdated Standards in Regulations as Part of Red Tape Awareness Week
- January 25, 2017 - Manitoba to Streamline Farm Building Code Requirements
- January 24, 2017 - Manitoba to Introduce Key Performance Indicator to Reduce Red Tape, Increase Accountability
- January 23, 2017 - Province Commits to New Legislation That Would Reduce Red Tape; Be First of its Kind Among Provinces
- January 23, 2017 - Province Proclaims Third Week in January Women's Equality Week
- January 18, 2017 - Province Announces Historic Investment in Manitoba's Food-Processing Sector
- January 17, 2017 - Province Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Ag Days in Brandon
- January 17, 2017 - Governments Update Farmers on Risk Management Programs for 2017
- January 13, 2017 - Premier Brian Pallister Delivers Address to Economic Club of Canada
- January 6, 2017 - Manitobans Encouraged to Understand Options when Borrowing Money
