Plan20-50 Public Hearing #2
This public hearing is postponed
Notice of Public Hearing
Regional Planning By-law: Plan20-50
The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) has prepared Plan20-50, a 30-year regional plan for Manitoba’s Capital Region that provides a long-term framework to coordinate land use, servicing, and infrastructure. Plan20-50 sets the blueprint for a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive region. Plan20-50 considers: community growth and development, infrastructure investment and servicing, regional economic development, watershed and natural asset stewardship, climate resilience, agriculture and resources, and collaboration with Indigenous Nations.
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Once adopted by the WMR Board of Directors, Plan20-50 will become a regional planning by-law and apply to the entire region. The region consists of the member municipalities of: City of Winnipeg, City of Selkirk, Town of Stonewall, Town of Niverville, Village of Dunnottar, and Rural Municipalities of Cartier, East St. Paul, Headingley, Macdonald, Ritchot, Rockwood, Rosser, Springfield, St. Andrews, St. Clements, St. François Xavier, Taché, and West St. Paul.
Plan20-50 was given first reading by the WMR Board of Directors on June 13, 2024. As per the legislated adoption process for a regional planning by-law, two public hearings must be held prior to second reading of the proposed by-law.
Public Hearing #2
Date | Thursday, August 8, 2024 |
Time | 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm CDT |
Location | Niverville Heritage Centre, 100C Heritage Trail, Niverville, MB |
Virtual Location: | https://www.youtube.com/@winnipegmetroregion |
This is the second of two statutory public hearing sessions. The first public hearing session has been scheduled at a location within Winnipeg in July 2024. Notices for the first public hearing session have been provided as per the statutory procedures.
Oral Representations:
Any person who did not make an oral representation at the first public hearing session (Public Hearing #1) may make an oral representation on the matter at the second hearing session—in-person or virtually via Zoom. To ensure a fair opportunity for individuals to make oral representations, individuals can make only one oral representation across all public hearing sessions. Members of the public wishing to make an in-person oral representation must check-in to confirm their attendance. The in-person check-in desk will open at 2:00 pm CDT on August 8, 2024. Oral representations are limited to ten (10) minutes in length and may be accompanied by a presentation. Presentations accompanying representations MUST be submitted to the WMR by 3:00 pm CDT on August 4, 2024.
Representatives should register prior to the hearing; a Zoom link will be provided with confirmation of registration for virtual representations. Registration for representation can be made by Web or Phone and closes at 12:00 pm CDT on August 7, 2024.
Written Submissions:
Any person may provide a written submission before or during the hearing. Written submissions must include the name and contact information of the individual making the submission. Submissions can be provided by mail, digitally via Web or Email, or in-person.
Important Note: Oral representations and written submissions must clearly indicate that a representative is in support of or opposition to the proposed by-law or wishes to submit information.
Documents related to Plan20-50 and this hearing can be inspected or copied in-person at the Mail/Drop-off address between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays or via the Web.
Contact, Submission and Registration Information
Web | Registration Closed |
plan20-50@wmregion.ca | |
Phone | (204) 989-2048 |
Mail/In-Person | 4-875 St James Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0V9 |
In preparation for the upcoming Plan20-50 hearings, here is some important information for the public:
- You must register or check-in to make an oral representation;
- Address all comments to the Chair;
- Follow the allotted speaking times strictly;
- Personal attacks or inappropriate language will not be tolerated;
- Please maintain respectful behavior at all times;
- Anyone causing disturbances will be asked to leave;
- Ensure electronic devices are silenced.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to your participation in shaping our future with Plan20-50.