Category: News

Canada at the COP26 Summit: Announcement of Enhanced Climate Action to Cut Pollution

The Prime Minister today announced Canada’s enhanced plans to support the global phase-out of thermal coal, help developing countries transition to clean fuel alternatives as quickly as possible, and reduce …

Manitobans Now Eligible for Pan-Canadian Proof of Vaccination Credential; Public Health Orders Extended

People in Manitoba who are fully vaccinated can now apply to receive a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential (PVC), which can be used when travelling domestically or internationally. The pan-Canadian …

Free BRACE/MCRT Courses Offered This Winter

All BRACE courses will be offered free of charge. Registration is now open for the first course, Climate Change 101, being offered on November 4th. The Building Regional Adaptation Capacity …

Hudbay Expands Operations in Manitoba

Hudbay plans to significantly expand its operations in Snow Lake over the next few years. The New Britannia expansion will include the refurbishing of the gold plant and adding a …

Province Acquires Mobile Air-Monitoring Station

The Manitoba government has purchased a new mobile air-monitoring station that will allow enhanced responsiveness to environmental emergencies and support better air quality across the province, Conservation and Climate Minister …

Province Announces $1 Million for Green Projects Through Conservation and Climate Fund

The Manitoba government is awarding $1 million in grants from the Conservation and Climate Fund to nine organizations for green projects throughout the province. Manitoba launched the Conservation and Climate …

Introducing Linda Coady, Keynote Speaker at MEIA Emerging Issues Conference 2021

Linda Coady is the executive director of the Pembina Institute, Canada’s foremost think tank on energy and environmental issues. Linda has broad leadership experience in sustainable development in multiple sectors, …

MEIA Info Bulletin – October 2021

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Province Releases Information on Fish Stock Assessments

The Manitoba government is releasing progress reports of the status of fish populations within the Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipegosis fisheries, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. …

Efficiency Manitoba Now Accepting Proposals for Funding Through the Innovation Fund

Applications for the current round of funding will be accepted until November 30, 2021. There will also be future rounds of funding, subject to availability of funds. The Innovation Fund …

Call for Proposals: Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund

The Manitoba government is announcing a call for applications for fish and wildlife enhancement projects, with funding of up to $950,000 available. The Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF) provides …

MEIA Info Bulletin – September 2021

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