Sustainable Resource and Policy Management

The Branch co-ordinates and integrates departmental policy, natural resource allocation and land-use planning, legislative interpretation, and co-management, in accordance with Principles and Guidelines of Sustainable Development.

In addition, the Branch manages the Protected Areas Initiative, provides planning and policy assistance to local planning authorities, administers licensing of resource-based tourism facilities, represents the Department in issues related to internal and international trade agreements, provides support on communications issues, and co-ordinates preparation of ministerial correspondence.

The Branch administers The Sustainable Development Act and The Resource Tourism Operators Act, and the Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development Scholarships.