Winnipeg Metropolitan Region – Update on Municipal Membership Status
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region is a statutory corporation established under the Province of Manitoba’s Planning Act and governed by the Capital Planning Region Regulation. Membership changes occur through provincial regulation.
The following municipalities have been formally released by the Capital Planning Region — Regional Member Municipalities Regulation:
- Selkirk
- St. Andrews
- West St. Paul
- Dunnottar
Any municipalities that wish to withdraw will move a resolution to do so through their council and send the withdrawal request to the Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations, and formal release occurs through provincial legislation and regulation.
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region continues to carry out its legislative responsibilities under the Planning Act and the Capital Planning Region Regulation.
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region Board exists through provincial legislation. Any changes to the structure, mandate, or continuation fall within provincial authority.