Framework for Regional Planning
Reset the vision for the Capital Planning Region to ensure a path forward for developing regional strategies and coordinated approaches. Note: The Capital Planning Region corporation operates as the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.
Theme Status Summary:
· Total Planned Actions: 5
· Completed: 1
· Underway: 3
· Upcoming: 0
· Future: 1
Re-Set Vision for Regional Planning – Complete
Action: Work with Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to engage member municipalities to re-set the vision for regional planning and the timeline for regional plan adoption
Complete – What’s New: On February 18, 2026, the Minister brought into
effect amendments to the Capital Planning Region Regulation to align with
recommendations in the Braid Report and with input from municipalities and
other stakeholders. Includes changes to board structure to reduce the number of
provincial appointees, removing quorum requirements, enhancing the voting
structure, and clarifying hearing requirements. To view the regulation, please
visit here. FAQs on the changes can be
found here.
Provincial Priorities for Regional Planning – Underway
Action: Communicate provincial priorities and value statement for regional planning so that regional partners are working towards shared goals and solutions
Underway – What’s New: Working together with the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, the Department is sharing its values and priorities for regional approaches.
Regional Planning Projects – Underway
Action: Continue to embed regional criteria and weighting of regional solutions to advance projects that encourage and support regional planning approaches
Underway – What’s New: Manitoba GRO, an application-based program designed to help Manitoba municipalities advance critical infrastructure, includes Regional Benefits as a selection criterion. Projects that serve a region (i.e. more than one municipality and multiple communities) and/or involve partner municipalities to achieve regional benefits are strongly encouraged. For more information on Manitoba GRO, visit: https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/mfpp/mgro.html
Enhance Understanding of Regional Planning – Underway
Action: In partnership with the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, communicate and enhance understanding of regional planning for the public and stakeholders
Underway – What’s New: In August 2025, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region shared educational materials on regional planning. The new resources can be found at: https://winnipegmetroregion.ca/latest-news/manitobas-capital-planning-region-launches-new-educational-resources/
Review Provincial Land Use Policies – Future
Action: Initiate a comprehensive review of the Provincial Land Use Policies, including updating provincial interests in regional planning Policy Area 9 – Capital Region
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