News Releases from 2016
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December 2016
- December 22, 2016 - Governments Invest in Agricultural Research with Focus on Range of Issues Affecting Agriculture in Manitoba
- December 21, 2016 - Province Announces Regulations Changed to Allow Auto Dealers to Offer Gap Insurance
- December 21, 2016 - Province Announces Appointments To Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation
- December 20, 2016 - Province Announces Support for Training-to-Employment Initiative in Swan Valley
- December 20, 2016 - Province Releases Second Quarter Report for 2016-17 Fiscal Year
- December 20, 2016 - Province Announces New Appointments to Manitoba Clean Environment Commission
- December 16, 2016 - Province Announces Recipients of STAR Attractions STAR Celebrations Enhancement Grant Program
- December 9, 2016 - Canada and Manitoba Invest in Centre for Environmental and Economic Resilience
- December 8, 2016 - Premier Announces Appointments to the Premier's Enterprise Team
- December 8, 2016 - Premier Brian Pallister Delivers Inaugural State of the Province Address
- December 7, 2016 - Premier Announces Members of Advisory Panel on Fiscal Performance
- December 6, 2016 - Manitoba Government Announces Co-chairs to Lead Red Tape Reduction Task Force
- December 6, 2016 - Manitoba Government Makes Appointments to Municipal Board
- December 2, 2016, Manitoba Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities by Improving Accessibility for All
November 2016
- November 30, 2016 - Province Partners with Business Council of Manitoba to Provide Education Awards for Indigenous Students
- November 25, 2016, Premier Announces Improvements to Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
- November 25, 2016, Canada and Manitoba Invest in Research and Development at Red River College
- November 24, 2016, Manitoba Government Hosts Roundtable on Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing
- November 24, 2016, Manitoba Invests in Social and Affordable Housing Renovations and Repairs
- November 23, 2016 - Proposed Legislation Introduced that would Create Retirement Savings Options for Manitobans, Better Protect Investors: Friesen
- November 21, 2016 - Manitoba Government Presents Plan to Fix Finances, Repair Services and Rebuild Economy
- November 18, 2016 - Federal-Provincial-Territorial Innovation Ministers Share Ideas, Reaffirm Commitment to Driving Economic Growth in Canada
- November 18, 2016 - Province Concerned about Reliability of Emergency Mobile Communications System
- November 18, 2016 - Canada and Manitoba Invest in Affordable Housing
- November 18, 2016 - Manitoba's New Government Announces Strategic Investments in Highway Infrastructure
- November 18, 2016 - Governments and Industry Collaborate on Made-in-Manitoba Foods with Health Benefits
- November 17, 2016 - Manitoba Joins New West Partnership Trade Agreement
- November 16, 2016 - Second Session of the 41st Manitoba Legislature to Open Nov. 21 with Speech from the Throne
- November 15, 2016, Province Announces Public Consultation Begins on Legislative Review of Workers Compensation Act
- November 10, 2016 - Province of Manitoba Offers Congratulations on Successful Completion of Sale of Tolko Industries Manitoba Operation
- November 10, 2016 - Governments Invest in Equipment and Research to Better Evaluate Economic and Health Benefits from Food
- November 9, 2016 - Province Announces Recipients of Tourism Development Fund
- November 4, 2016, Fisheries Envoy Holding Community Meetings to Discuss Options for Flexible Marketing: Cox
- November 4, 2016, Manitoba Government Launches Public Consultations on Canada Pension Plan
- November 4, 2016, Increasing Safety and Access to Active Transportation in Portage La Prairie
- November 4, 2016, Province Announces Support for Unlocking the Toolkit Girls Forum Series
- November 2, 2016, Governments Invest in New Safety Program to Protect Manitoba Farmers and Farm Workers
- November 1, 2016, Manitoba Government Names Co-chairs to Lead Development of Northern Economic Development Strategy
- November 1, 2016, Province Celebrates Apprenticeship, Career and Workforce Development
October 2016
- October 26, 2016 - Provincial Investment in Community Kitchens Supports Local Food Entrepreneurs
- October 21, 2016 - Five New Rental Unit Developments to Receive Provincial, City Support –
Tax Increment Financing to Encourage New Development in Downtown Winnipeg
- October 20, 2016 - Province Celebrates Women's History Month, Honours Women in Policing
- October 17, 2016 - Fisheries Envoy to Help Establish Flexible Marketing Environment: Cox
- October 17, 2016 - Budget 2017 Community Consultation Meetings Underway – Finance Minister Hosting In-person Consultations for Input, Ideas
- October 14, 2016 - Province Launches Small Business Week –
Honouring a Key Segment of Manitoba Economy: Cullen
- October 14, 2016 - Manitoba Government Takes Measures to Support Continued Operation of Kraft Paper Mill in The Pas and Protect Jobs
- October 14, 2016 - City of Thompson to Expand Multi-use Pathway System
- October 13, 2016 - Province Releases Results of Labour Market and Skills Training Consultations –
Flexible Programs, Improved Co-ordination Identified as Priorities: Wishart
- October 12, 2016 - Federal Provincial Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration Meet to Discuss Future Immigration Planning
- October 5, 2016 - Province Recognizes World Teachers' Day, Opens Nominations for Manitoba's Excellence in Education Awards
September 2016
- September 29, 2016 - Province Releases Public Accounts for 2015-16 Fiscal Year
- September 29, 2016 - Manitoba Government Consulting an Approach to Minimum Wage
- September 28, 2016 - Manitoba sees Record-breaking Population Growth
- September 22, 2016 - Premier's Statement Regarding Fixing Finances, Repairing Services, Rebuilding the Economy
- September 22, 2016 - Applications Now Available for Grants to Revitalize Downtown Commercial Buildings
- September 16, 2016 - Manitoba to Celebrate Agriculture During Farm and Food Awareness Week
- September 14, 2016 - Premier Speaks to Annual General Assembly of Southern Chiefs' Organization
- September 9, 2016 - Province Advises Manitoba Rent Guideline Set at 1.5 Per Cent for 2017
- September 6, 2016, Northern Tourism Summit in Flin Flon
- September 1, 2016, Province Welcomes Alamos Gold Inc. Plan to Begin Feasibility Study on Project Near Lynn Lake
- September 1, 2016, New Laws for High-Interest Loans Take Effect Today
August 2016
- August 31, 2016, Whiteshell Area Wild Rice Harvest Underway
- August 30, 2016 - Manitoba Affirms Participation in National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
- August 29, 2016 - Governments Invest in Vegetable Research to Improve Yields and Grow New Crops in Manitoba
- August 29, 2016 - Increased Provincial Investment to Boost Tourism Development in Manitoba
- August 27, 2016 - Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre Receives Signature Museum Status
- August 26, 2016, Manitoba Shows Support for Federal Government Efforts in Resolving Canola Marketing Restrictions
- August 25, 2016 - Manitoba Government Honours Morden Corn and Apple Festival with Celebrate Manitoba Designation
- August 24, 2016 - Province Releases First of Several Discussion Papers on Legislation to Improve Public Safety
- August 24, 2016 - Province Appoints New Chairs to Public Utilities Board, Manitoba Clean Environment Commission
- August 23, 2016 - Federal, Provincial and Territorial Energy and Mines Ministers Agree to Collaborate on Priorities for the Upcoming Year
- August 23, 2016 - Governments of Canada and Manitoba Support National Highway System in Manitoba
- August 16, 2016 - Province Advises Employers Prosecuted for Workplace Incidents
- August 16, 2016 - Manitoba Government Announces Marketing Flexibility for Freshwater Fishers
- August 15, 2016 - Premier Appoints Additional Member of Treasury Board to Support Government's Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
- August 15, 2016, Manitoba Government to Introduce Proposed Legislation that would Strengthen Oversight, Increase Efficiencies of Crown Corporations
- August 15, 2016, Province Hosts Brandon Discussions on Labour Market Transfer Agreements
- August 10, 2016 - Governments of Canada, Manitoba, Ontario Providing Support, Investment to Freshwater Research at IISD Experimental Lakes Area
- August 4, 2016 - Great Manitoba Food Fight Celebrates Decade of Showcasing New, Local Favourites
July 2016
- July 28, 2016 - Biomass Program Continues to Support Transition to Renewable Energy in Manitoba
- July 28, 2016 - Premier Reaffirms Manitoba's Commitment to Internal Trade
- July 27, 2016 - Statement from Indigenous and Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke Regarding Economic Future of Churchill and Other Northern Communities
- July 25, 2016, Manitoba Announces Discussions on Labour Market Transfer Agreements
- July 18, 2016 - Governments Invest in Expansion at Maple Leaf Foods Bacon Production Facility
- July 15, 2016 - Springfield Country Fair Earns Celebrate Manitoba Designation
- July 14, 2016 - Statement on Behalf of Finance Minister Cameron Friesen to Standard & Poors Provincial Credit Rating and Outlook
- July 12, 2016 - Manitoba Agriculture Hosts Industry Consultations
- July 8, 2016 - Province Advises New Manitoba Highways Map Available for Free
June 2016
- June 29, 2016 - Governments Support New Applied Research Position for Pulse and Soybean Growers
- June 27, 2016 - Province Introduces Proposed Budget Implementation Bill
- June 21, 2016 - Province Celebrates National Aboriginal Day, Signs Thompson Aboriginal Accord
- June 17, 2016 - Provincial Ministers Visit Thompson
- June 15, 2016 - Province Introduces Proposed Legislation that Would Repeal Balanced Budget Legislation
- June 15, 2016 - Province Announces Proposed Changes to Labour Relations Act That Would Foster Open, Respectful Labour Environment
- June 15, 2016 - Manitoba Government Releases Framework Letters for Crown Agencies
- June 14, 2016 - Manitoba Government, Aerospace and Business Communities Call on Federal Government to Stand Up for Manitoba Aerospace Industry
- June 11, 2016 - Statistics Canada Reports Manitoba has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada
- June 9, 2016 - Budget 2016 Begins to Correct the Course
- June 9, 2016 - Agriculture Minister Presents to Senate Standing Committee on International Market Access Priorities
- June 5, 2016 - Budget 2016 Supports Tourism with Increased Funding
- June 2, 2016, Manitoba Government in Toronto for Meetings with Credit Rating Agencies
May 2016
- May 24, 2016 - Manitoba Government Supports Trans-Pacific Partnership
- May 19, 2016 - Manitoba Farmers, Motorists Encouraged To Stay Safe During Busy Farming Season
- May 18, 2016 - New West Premiers Welcome Manitoba to the New West Partnership
- May 16, 2016 - Manitoba's New Government Presents Vision of Most Improved Province in Canada: Premier
- May 13, 2016 - Premier Pallister Meets with Brandon Business Leaders, Pledges Support to Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative
- May 6, 2016 - Province Advises Statistics Canada Reports Manitoba has Second-lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada
- May 4, 2016 - Premier Appoints Legislative Assistants
- May 4, 2016 - Province Announces Manitoba Hydro Board Appointments
- May 4, 2016 - Premier Appoints Deputy Ministers to Support New Government's Organizational Changes
- May 3, 2016 - Pallister Administration Sworn In
January 19 to April 19 = 2016 Manitoba Election
