Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks during the media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick)
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to introduce legislation that will allow municipalities to opt out of the capital planning region.
Plan 20-50, a long-term strategy for Winnipeg and 18 surrounding municipalities, was initially established under the previous government’s Bill 37, which amended planning regulations and the City of Winnipeg Charter.
“This is about giving municipalities the freedom to make their own planning decisions, rather than force them into a planning region that isn’t working,” said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.
“We’ve heard what municipalities have to say and that’s why we’re moving forward with legislation to make membership in Plan 20-50 voluntary. We’re working with communities like Selkirk, Niverville and Stonewall to grow the economy, and build more housing in a way that makes sense for them.”
The specific details of the proposed legislative changes will be revealed once the legislation is introduced in the house.
