Manitoba Flood Prevention Project Under Review Amid Indigenous Consultation Concerns

The $600-million initiative faces delays as the provincial government seeks to address First Nations' input and environmental impacts.

The Manitoba government has paused the flood prevention project to ensure thorough consultation with First Nations communities.
The project, estimated at $600 million, aims to construct channels to manage water flow between Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, and Lake Winnipeg.
A federal assessment highlighted significant impacts on Indigenous land use, prompting the need for more comprehensive consultations.
The Progressive Conservative opposition argues that previous consultations were adequate and stresses the project's necessity to prevent future flooding disasters.
The NDP government is considering redesigning the project to address environmental and community concerns, with no set timeline for construction.