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Statement from Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk

August 17, 2022

Our government is continuing its engagement process on the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project, which will protect…

Manitoba Government investing $3.1 Million to establish Environmental Advisory Committee for the Outlet Channels Project

August 17, 2022

The Manitoba government is investing $3.1 million to establish an environmental advisory committee for the…

Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project reaches milestone

March 9, 2020

The Lake Manitoba Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project has advanced to the next phase of the assessment process…

Information Sessions Planned for Lake Manitoba Outlet Channels Project

June 6, 2019

The Manitoba government will be updating the public on the province’s plans for two new, permanent outlet channels for Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin that will greatly enhance the...

Province Calls on Federal Government to Ensure Timely Completion of Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels

November 27, 2018

The Manitoba government is calling on the federal government to do its part to ensure the timely completion of the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels, Premier Brian Pallister...

Province Announces Contracts for Outlet Channels Project

November 23, 2018

Two engineering firms have been awarded the contracts for engineering design and construction oversight for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project, Infrastructure Minister...

Funding Announced for New Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels

June 18, 2018

ST. LAURENT—The governments of Canada and Manitoba will cost share up to $540 million in new flood management infrastructure for the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels,...

Province Announces Open Houses for Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Construction Projects

June 18, 2018

The next phase of the Manitoba government’s proposed plans for the construction of the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin outlet channels will be presented at a series of open house...

Premier Brian Pallister Reaffirms Commitment to Lake Manitoba Outlet Project

April 16, 2018

ST. LAURENT—At a community meeting here today, Premier Brian Pallister reiterated the Manitoba government’s commitment to building and completing an outlet on Lake Manitoba for the...