Four Years in the Making

In 2017, Mayors and Reeves from municipalities in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) and from the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg gathered at the University of Winnipeg to develop a...

Have a voice and help shape the future of our region Manitoba’s first long-term regional plan to guide land use, servicing and development in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region for the...

and some don’t. Across our growing region, municipalities are planning for the future through their local planning processes. A regional plan does not take away from the local processes, or...

No matter how good they are, a superstar will never beat a team. Regional planning creates opportunities for all municipalities and reduces the development of local economies in isolation—this improves...

It’s a question of values. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors for Manitoba’s economy, contributing almost $1.6 billion per year and representing 35 per cent of our labour...

Everyone knows the financial benefits of bulk purchasing. Draft Plan20-50 will establish improved data sharing across the region and improve collaboration between municipalities.

Because water crosses all boundaries. Five watershed districts and 18 sub-districts were developed within the Winnipeg Metro Region in January 2020, in an effort to best manage water, land, and...

Draft Plan20-50 will help the Winnipeg Metro Region balance growth with the need to protect our air, water, and soil for the future.

Manitoba’s economy is poised for growth. We can keep developing small local economies in isolation or we can plan and act regionally. As a region, we can identify, protect and...

Draft Plan20-50 will help Manitoba attract investment and create jobs. The plan will support working together to plan for investment in critical infrastructure, strategic servicing, and human resources.