Updates

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

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,

In 2017, Mayors and Reeves from municipalities in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) and from the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg gathered at the University of Winnipeg to develop a framework to recognize, measure and account for natural assets. This year, leaders continue the process started in 2017. The WMR in association with its regional partners is taking the first steps to understanding our regional natural assets, such as rivers and water, wetlands, forests (including