– – –Project Would Create up to 1,100 Jobs, Make Major Environmental Impact: Wharton, Klein To expand Manitoba’s manufacturing sectors, generate economic growth and advance environmental sustainability, the Manitoba government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Newlight Technologies Inc. to establish a state-of-the-art AirCarbon manufacturing facility in Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton and Environment … Read More
Summer Application Intake to Open for Canada-Manitoba Job Grant
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are opening the second round of program intake for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant in 2023, which helps businesses meet training and workforce development needs for new and existing employees, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “Our government along with the Government of Canada have jointly invested $10 million in this … Read More
Manitoba Government Awards Construction Contract for New Francophone K-8 School, Child-Care Centre in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek Neighbourhood
Following a public request for proposals, Penn-Co Construction will build a French-language kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek neighbourhood for Division scolaire franco-manitobaine, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma and Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced today. “The new school will help meet current enrolment needs and future growth in the Sage … Read More
Clean Energy to Electrify and Secure Manitoba’s Growing Economy
Manitoba’s Energy Roadmap Will Keep Energy Rates Low While Keeping Lights On: Premier, Ministers The Manitoba government has launched a new clean energy roadmap that will deliver on a commitment to ensure a secure supply of affordable, reliable, and sustainable power for people and businesses today and into the future, Premier Heather Stefanson, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff … Read More
Largest Health-Care Capital Investment in Manitoba History of $1.5 Billion Will Rebuild Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg Adult Bed Towers, Expand Bannatyne Campus
Six-Year Project Will Begin Immediately, Provide Increased Diagnostic and Bed Capacity with 240 New Personal Patient Rooms The Manitoba government is launching a six-year, $1.5-billion rebuild of Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg’s adult bed towers and upgrades to the Bannatyne campus. It is the largest health capital investment in Manitoba’s history, and it will allow HSC Winnipeg to provide even … Read More
Manitoba Government Drives Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Forward With Record Investments
New Investments Support Green Transportation Projects in Manitoba: Klein The Manitoba government continues to drive efforts to get more electric vehicles (EV) on the road by investing in additional charging infrastructure in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba, Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced today. “As more Manitobans look to make the switch to electric vehicles, access to reliable charging infrastructure … Read More
Manitoba Government Issues Request for Qualifications to Construct Bundle of Nine New Schools
The Manitoba government has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking teams interested in designing, building, financing and maintaining nine new schools in a significant step of its commitment to building the nine schools through a public-private partnership (P3) model, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma announced today. “Addressing the growing enrolment needs in our communities requires significant … Read More
Manitoba Government, RCT Solutions Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance $3-Billion Solar Manufacturing Proposal
Project Would Create 8,000 Jobs, Give Manitoba Major Export Advantage over International Competitors: Wharton To power the growth of Manitoba’s low-carbon economy and set a strategic course toward domestic renewable energy manufacturing, the Manitoba government has signed a memorandum of understanding with German solar technology provider and manufacturer RCT Solutions to explore the construction of a state-of-the-art production facility within … Read More
Manitoba Government Implements Legislative, Regulatory Changes to Enhance Building Permitting Processes
The Manitoba government is implementing legislative and regulatory changes to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of building permitting processes in Manitoba, Labour and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes announced today. “These changes establish an independent technical adjudicative process for building permitting disputes and performance standards for building permitting processes,” said Reyes. “Changes will support the consistent application of building codes … Read More
Manitoba Government Continues to Support the Shift to Electric Vehicles
New EV Charging Stations in Holland, Cypress River and Treherne: Klein The Manitoba government is supporting the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Holland, Cypress River, and Treherne Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced today. “Green transportation projects play a key role in protecting our environment and water, which is a top priority for our government,” … Read More