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Winnipeg Metropolitan Region – Update on Municipal Membership Status
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region is a statutory corporation established under the Province of Manitoba’s Planning Act and governed by the Capital Planning Region Regulation. Membership changes occur through provincial regulation. The following municipalities have been formally released by the Capital Planning Region — Regional Member Municipalities Regulation: Selkirk St. Andrews West St. Paul Dunnottar Any municipalities that wish to withdraw will move a resolution to do so
Mar 31 min read


Public Survey Launched for New Regional Plan
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region has launched a public survey to support the development of a new regional plan for Manitoba’s capital region. The survey invites community members to share their perspectives on economic development, growth, housing, infrastructure, and the long-term future of the region. The Capital Planning Region is a statutory corporation established through provincial legislation and operates as the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. It is responsible for adop
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Regulation Brings Changes to CPR Membership
With the passing of Bill 4, The Planning Amendment Act, the Province of Manitoba has extended the timeline for the Capital Planning Region (CPR) to submit a regional plan to January 1, 2027. It has also confirmed that municipalities have the choice to continue the collaborative work of the CPR. On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the new CPR Membership Regulation went into effect and is now in force. This regulation formalizes the withdrawal of four municipalities from the CPR: the
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Manitoba’s Capital Planning Region Launches New Educational Resources
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manitoba's Capital Planning Region Launches New Educational Resources August 13, 2025 WINNIPEG, August 13, 2025 — The Capital Planning Region, operating as the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR), has launched educational materials to support a greater understanding of regional planning and the work currently underway at the WMR. These resources are part of a broader effort to improve communication, build trust, and provide the public with clear, accessib
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Resetting Regional Planning in Manitoba’s Capital Region: Where We Are Today
In 2024, it became clear that the perception and priorities for regional planning had shifted and that Plan20-50, developed under the WMR’s 2019 mandate, no longer met local needs or provincial expectations. On December 19, 2024, the WMR Board decided not to move forward with the plan. Early in 2025, the WMR began working with the Province of Manitoba to reset our approach and create a framework that truly reflects the priorities of municipalities, the region, and the provinc
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Land, Water, and Other Natural Resources Inventory
Reconciliation in Action Launch of shared online inventory signals a collaborative approach to stewardship and pathway to reconciliation Friday, 17th of March, 2023 The more we know about our land, water and other natural resources, the better able we are to restore, protect, and enhance these important natural features. Creating a shared inventory is the first step to ensure our communities have; habitat to support biodiversity, recharge areas for safe clean drinking water,
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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