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December 2012

Flags Lowered to Half-Mast for Victims of Newtown

October 2012

Province Celebrates First International Day of the Girl

Premier Welcomes Centrallia 2012 Participants to Global Conference

Manitoba Strengthens Economic, Cultural Ties with Lower Normandy, France

September 2012

Premier’s Trade Mission to China Wraps Up

Lieutenant-Governor, Premier Honour Hong Kong War Veterans

New CentrePort Canada Agreement to Increase Trade Opportunities for Manitoba Producers

Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Economic and Agricultural Ties with Anhui, China: Premier

Premier Announces New Pre-Arrival Immigration Services for Provincial Nominees

Premier Visits China’s Tianjin Polytechnique University

Premier Begins Trade Mission to China

Province Appoints Foreign Trade Representatives in Brazil

July 2012

Manitoba to Host Third National Aboriginal Women’s Summit

June 2012

Premier Arrives in Brazil for Trade Mission, United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Manitoba Strengthens Sustainable Development Education

Quebec and Manitoba Join Forces to Grow a Strong Green Economy

Premier Congratulates IISD, Manitoba Partners on Sustania 100 Recognition

Brazilian Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Chooses Manitoba as Site for New Canadian Operations

March 2012

Province Congratulates Centreport Canada for Historic First Shipment

January 2012

Justice Minister Encouraged by Meetings with Other Provinces, Territories, Federal Government

Province Celebrates Move by South Korea to Lift Ban on Canadian Beef Imports

ANIM, Manitoba's Bilingual Trade Agency, Receives Government Funding in Support of Centrallia 2012

December 2011

Province Provides $100,000 for Philippine Relief Effort

A Message from Premier Selinger on World AIDS Day

November 2011

Minister Applauds Ruling from World Trade Organization on Country of Origin Labelling

July 2011

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Reach Agreement on Delivery of Investments for Canadians in Housing Need

Premier Thanks Canadian Forces for Assistance During Souris River Flood Fight

New Council on International Trade Unveils Members, New Strategic Direction for Government, Private Sector: Bjornson

June 2011

New Birding Trail Unveiled, Nature Canada Signs Manitoba-Israel MOU Protecting Birds, Promoting Ecotourism

Flood Mitigation on Western Premiers' Agenda: Selinger

March 2011

Manitoba and Illinois to Sign Historic Agreement

Province Provides $100,000 for Japan Earthquake

February 2011

Premier Selinger Meets Key U.S. Federal, State Legislators

Manitoba Partners With the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of Manitoba to Support FASD Research

Premier to Join Governors to Discuss Potential Spring Flooding, Long-term Water Management

Province Announces Mike Keane to be Inducted into Order of Buffalo Hunt

Flood Prevention, Harmonizing Transportation Regulations And Improving Inter-Provincial Electrical Capacity The Focus As Manitoba And Saskatchewan Hold Second Joint Cabinet Meeting In Brandon

December 2010

Renewable Energy Focus of Agreement with World-Class Manufacturer: Selinger

November 2010

Four-Party Talks Centre on Critical Need to Prevent Uncontrolled Overflow from Devils Lake

Arctic Gateway Strategy to be Developed as Part of Summit Outcomes: Selinger

Manitoba, Nunavut MOU Signing Kicks Off Artic Summit

Province Names Four Northern Lakes in Honour of Manitobans Killed in Action in Afghanistan

October 2010

Manitoba's Oak Hammock, Israel's Hula Valley Become Sister Marshes

Premier Wraps Up Successful Mission to Israel

Premier Selinger to visit West Bank

Manitoba, Israel Strengthen Relationships: Selinger

Premier Begins Mission to Israel by Celebrating Peace, Youth Innovation

Canada - U.S. Officials Encouraged by Productive Four-Party Talk

Premier Selinger to Build Stronger Ties to Israel Through Jewish Federation of Winnipeg Mission

September 2010

Selinger Presents Council of the Federation Literacy Award to Winnipeg Resident Angela Keno

Premier Renews Memorandum of Understanding for Co-operation with Republic of the Philippines

Selinger and Lee Wrap Up Successful Trade Mission to China

Manitoba Making it Easier for International Graduates to Stay and Work in the Province

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Take Action to Help Newcomers Succeed

Premier and Lieutenant-Governor Lead Asian Trade Mission

Selinger Calls for High-Level Meeting on Cross-Border Water Issues

Premiers of Nunavut and Manitoba Meet on Joint Priorities

August 2010

Manitoba, University of Winnipeg to Host Summit Positioning Province as "Arctic Gateway"

Manitoba Supports International Collaboration Exploring Use of New Ultrasound Technology

Manitoba Sends Forest Firefighters to British Columbia

Province Commits an Additional $100,000 for Pakistan Flood Relief

Province Provides $100,000 for Pakistan Flood Relief

July 2010

Province Announces Oscar Brand to Join Order of the Buffalo Hunt

Manitoba's Chief of Protocol Honoured by Queen Elizabeth

Magna Carta has Arrived in Manitoba

June 2010

Selinger Raises Concerns Related to Increased Outflow from Devils Lake

Premier to Join Western Governors to Discuss Water Management, Energy Generation and Transmission, Conserving Landscapes

Manitoba, Saskatchewan Ministers to Discuss Transportation Priorities

Finance Minister Honoured for Decade of Service to the Legislators' Forum

Premier to Participate in 15th Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie in Yellowknife

France and Manitoba Implement Driver's Licence Reciprocal Arrangement

Western Premiers Discuss Flooded Farmland

Premier Invites Manitobans to Welcome the Queen and Prince Philip

Energy, Environment and the Economy on Agenda as Western Premiers Meet in Vancouver

Premier Unveils Holodomor Portrait at Legislative Building

May 2010

Manitoba Hydro, Xcel Energy Extend Power Agreement

Manitoba Sends Water Bomber Group to Assist with Quebec Forest Fires

Manitoba Sends Flood Tubes to Louisiana to Assist in Oil-spill Cleanup

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Visit Manitoba in July

Centreport Canada Agreement to Further Enhance Manitoba's Trading Relationship with Asia Pacific: Selinger

MOU Sells Manitoba Food Development Centre Experience and Expertise to India

April 2010

Premier Offers Condolences to Polish Community

March 2010

Premier Marks 20th Anniversary of Manitoba’s French Language Services Policy on the International Day of the Francophonie

Billy Merasty Inducted into Order of the Buffalo Hunt

Premier Announces Jon Montgomery Joins Order of the Buffalo Hunt

 

Premier Calls for Award Nominations to Recognize Exceptional Adult Learners

Manitoba Supports United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons With Disabilities

Manitoba and Saskatchewan Ministers Move Forward on East-West Energy Co-operation

Minister Welcomes U.S Federal Court Ruling in Manitoba’s Favour on Northwest Area Water Supply Project

February 2010

Premiers Wrap Up Successful Mission to Washington D.C

January 2010

Saskatchewan And Manitoba To Hold Joint Cabinet Meeting In Yorkton

Province Commits Additional $100,000 In Response To Haitian Earthquake

October 2009

Province Announces Swan to be Sworn in Today as Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade

Doer to Attend Global Climate Change Summit

September 2009

Manitoba Contributes $100,000 in Response to Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines

August 2009

2010 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting to be held in Manitoba  (PDF, 14.85 KB)

Premiers Advance Open Trade in Canada  (PDF, 30.47 KB)

Premiers Focus on Canada’s Place in the World  (PDF, 15.16 KB)

Premiers Focus on Innovation  (PDF, 29.96 KB)

Premiers to Strengthen Canada-US Relations  (PDF, 16.28 KB)

Premiers Agree on EI Reforms and call for a Retirement Income Summit (PDF, 18.55 KB)

Provinces and Territories Make H1N1 Preparations a Priority  (PDF, 14.82 KB)

Council of the Federation Announces Literacy Award Winners for 2009 (PDF, 59.03 KB)

July 2009

Saskatchewan Hosts Council of the Federation Meeting August 5-7, 2009  (PDF, 56.48 KB)

June 2009

Western Premiers Agree on a Plan for Employment Insurance Reform  (PDF, 27.97 KB)

Premiers Call for Measures to Reduce Gang Violence  (PDF, 24,83 KB)

Aboriginal Partnerships Important for Community Growth (PDF, 24.91 KB)

Premiers Taking Action on Pharmaceuticals  (PDF, 23.94 KB)

Premier to Give Keynote Speech at Canada-U.S. Energy Forum

Economy, Energy and Trade on Agenda for Western Premiers Meeting in Yukon

North American Energy and Climate Change on Agenda for Western Governors and Premiers  

Premiers Meet in Yukon to Discuss Strengthening Canada’s West  (PDF, 36.23 KB)

Premiers Call for New Agreement with the United States  (PDF, 19.67 KB)

Manitoba Joins Ontario and Minnesota in Research to Improve Water Quality in Lake of the Woods: Melnick

MOU With Punjab To Establish Food Development Centre Credit To Manitoba's Expertise: Wowchuk

Manitoba and Israel Collaborate on Wetland and Watershed Research: Melnick

Promoting CentrePort Canada a Top Priority for Meeting on North American Relations: Doer

May 2009

Manitoba Promoted as a Major Hub of Knowledge and Innovation: Premier

Manitoba and Israel Continue to Benefit from Exchange of Technology and Information: Wowchuk

The Council of the Federation Calls on Countries to Reverse the Ban on Canadian Pork  (PDF, 141.97 KB)

The Council of the Federation Reiterates its Position on the Canadian Sealing Industry  (PDF, 138.98 KB)

April 2009

A First in Canada: New Guide Specifically Targeted to Help Immigrant Women Adapt to their New Home: Allan

March 2009

Manitoba's Worker Recruitment and Protection Act Comes into Effect: Allan

Manitoba Highlights Contributions of Immigrant Women on International Women's Day

February 2009

Statement of the Council of the Federation* - Support for the negotiation of a new and comprehensive economic agreement with the European Union   (PDF, 50.66 KB)

Manitoba Trade with China, U.S. Up 11 Percent in 2008: Swan

January 2009

Trade, Investment Focus of Western Premiers' Mission to U.S.

Canada and Manitoba Sign Agreement to Invest in Economy

Province Supports Strong Environmental Work of Red River Basin Commission: Melnick

Province Launches Enhanced Identification Card Program

Canada's First Ministers to Meet on Economy and with National Aboriginal Leaders

December 2008

Manitoba's Inland Port Open for Business: Doer

November 2008

Throne Speech Outlines Economic Strategy

Premier's Economic Mission to China Wraps Up

Premiers Complete Successful Canadian Leaders' Mission: China 2008  

Premier Congratulates New United States President

Premier Shortens Participation in China Trade Mission to Attend Lathlin Funeral

October 2008

Canadian Premiers to Lead Business Mission to China

Council of the Federation reiterates its confidence in the economy and the financial system of Canada  (PDF, 29.86 KB)

Swan Salutes Small Business in Manitoba

Canada's Premiers Meet on Economy

September 2008

Business Initiative to Support Inland Port Development

Province Welcomes Rural Women to International Conference

Province Introduces Legislation Which Would Create Inland Port Corporation

Province Doubles Funding for International Peace Garden

Manitoba Targets International Trade Barriers: Swan

August 2008

Manitoba to Explore Business Opportunities in Brazil and Columbia

Winner of New International Water Studies Scholarship Announced At Symposium Hosted By Province of Manitoba

July 2008

International Water Symposium to be Held in Winnipeg

The Manitoba Government Is Issuing This News Release on Behalf of the Governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Climate Change: Fulfilling Council of the Federation Commitments (English/French)

2009 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting to be held in Saskatchewan (English/French)

Labour Market: Meeting the Requirements of the 21st Century (English/French)

Successful Fifth Annual Summer Meeting for the Council of the Federation (English/French

Trade: Building on Our Strengths in Canada and Abroad (English/French)

Climate Change, Energy, Internal Trade Top Premiers' Agenda

Manitoba Legislators Attend the Midwestern Legislative Conference Meeting

Council of the Federation and Canada-China Business Council Organize Joint China Mission for November (English/French)

June 2008

Western Governors, Premiers to Discuss Energy, Climate Change, Water, Trade

International Peace Garden Receives Infrastructure Funding Boost

Manitoba Legislators Attend the 2008 Legislators' Forum

Rondeau Announces New Investment in Manitoba Health Research

Premier Leads Business Mission to the Inaugural Meeting of the South East U.S. States-Canadian Provinces Alliance

Innovative Tax Increment Financing Would Suport Inland Port, Affordable Housing, Revitalization Initiatives: Ashton

Premier to Open NASCO, Attend Leaders' Summit with President of Mexico

May 2008

Premier to Welcome Prince Edward to Manitoba Legislative Building

Premiers Establish Western Water Stewardship Council

2008 Western Premiers' Conference Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Alberta and Saskatchewan to Lead on National Carbon Capture and Storage

Rural and Remote Communities

Ukrainian President to Visit Legislative Building

Swan Attending Business Conference

Manitoba Pledges $100,000 in Support for Relief Effort in Myanmar

Manitoba Takes Next Step Toward Enhanced Driver's Licence and Identification Cards

April 2008

Prince Edward to Honour Young Canadians during June Visit to Manitoba April 11, 2008

Doer Invited to Speak About Climate Change Innovations at Yale University

Province Introduces International Labour Cooperation Agreements Implementation Act

Court Order Sought to Stop Devils Lake Outlet from Operating

March 2008

Leaders to Gather in Winnipeg for 2008 National Aboriginal Health Summit

Manitoba to Participate In 2010 Olympic, Paralympics Winter Games

February 2008

Premier to Focus on Increasing Immigration, Investment with the Philippines

Manitoba Legislative Building to Host Yellow Ribbon Campaign

Manitoba Signs Immigration Agreement with the Philippines

Manitoba Teams up with Filipino Community to Build Two New Classrooms in Manila

20 Manitoba Companies Gain Export Knowledge, Identify Market Opportunities Through Border Busters II Program To The U.S.

Premier Invited to give Keynote Address at International Climate Change Conference

Manitoba Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling on Devils Lake: Melnick

January 2008

Manitoba Hydro Reaches 250-Megawatt Power Sale Arrangement with Minnesota Power

Premiers Move to Strengthen Trade

Memorandum to Boost Indian Market Opportunities for Manitoba Producers, Entrepreneurs: Wowchuk

December 2007

Manitoba's Food Industry To Benefit From New Product Development, Markets In India: Minister

Trade Mission to India to Bolster Market Opportunities for Manitoba Exports: Wowchuk

November 2007

Doer Signs Agreement with Midwestern U.S. States to Promote Clean Energy

Province to Host First-Ever Manitoba-Israel Water Symposium

Experts from 80 Countries Gather in Delhi to Discuss Federal Practices

Manitoba Participates in the Fourth International Forum of Federalism

Manitoba Affirms Agriculture Technology Partnership with Israel

October 2007

International Carbon Action Partnership Political Declaration

Campbell, Doer Sign Agreement on Climate Action

Climate Change Leaders Promote North America's Green Future

Modernizing Transportation Links to the United States, Mexico Good for Manitoba Economy: Doer

September 2007

Federal-Provincial Agreement Provides Public Internet Access Sites with Close to $1 Million in Support

Ministers Recognize Progress by Port of Churchill on First Shipment to Non-Traditional Market

Manitoba Mission to Ottawa to Press for Tougher Sentences, Action on Auto Theft

$2.3 Million Investment Expands Opportunities for Manitoba's Bilingual Communities

August 2007

Manitoba to Host National Meeting of Resource and Environment Ministers

Western Climate Initiative Members Set Regional Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Manitoba Sends 42 Forest Firefighters to Assist with Fires in Montana

Traverse City to Host Annual Meeting of State Legislators

Council of the Federation Commits to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Manitoba to Be Showcased At 2010 Olympic, Paralympics Winter Games

Council of the Federation Releases Shared Vision for Canada's Energy Future

July 2007

Manitoba to Host Next Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women

2007 Western Premiers' Conference Iqaluit, Nunavut - July 4-6,2007

June 2007

Manitoba Notifies North Dakota of Intention to Sue Following Fish Passage through Devils Lake Outlet Screen

Agriculture Policy, Trade, Business Risk Management on Tap for Discussion at B.C. Ministers' Meeting: Wowchuk

Manitoba, Environmental Groups to Appeal Lowering of Standards for Devils Lake

Manitoba Newest Member of International Climate Change Initiative

Western Governors and Premiers to Discuss Renewable Energy, Border Issues and Agriculture

Melnick to Ottawa to Address Federal Committee on Protecting Nation's Water

Chomiak to Ottawa for National Forum on Organized Crime