Updates

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

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

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

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