Weigh in on roadmap to net-zero emissions

The province is asking Manitobans to provide input on their roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced the public engagement campaign on July 25, saying that while climate change is a big challenge, it’s also Manitoba’s opportunity to lead.

“This is a chance for Manitobans to help shape the future, create opportunities in the low-carbon economy and keep life affordable for all Manitobans,” he said.

In a press release the province outlined what they called “critical projects”.

They include calling for Indigenous-owned wind power generation, electric vehicle rebate programs, new charging stations, promoting geothermal heat pumps, saving the Lemay Forest, providing training and funding for communities to develop local climate adaptation and resilience plans, and protecting nature such as the Seal River watershed, Lake Winnipeg stakeholder working group and the North End Water Pollution Control Centre.

The province says their roadmap will be guided by climate science, traditional knowledge, Indigenous principles and recognizing the importance of respectful relationships with the land, water and future generations.

“Our government is bringing people together to build up a cleaner economy and healthier communities for everyone who calls Manitoba home, and we want to hear from Manitobans about the vision for this future,” Moyes said.

To learn more and share input go to engagemb.ca/roadmap-to-net-zero or provide written submissions to ccinfo@gov.mb.ca.