Advocacy led by MbEN

Advocacy led by MbEN

The Manitoba Eco-Network actively engages in policy work to hold government and business accountable, educate the public about environmental concerns, and build relationships across the non-profit sector. We work to engage, organize, and bring forth the voice of the environmental community. Below is a list of our policy advocacy activities.

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Policy Advocacy by MbEN

Featured image for “Speak Up About Bill 23, The Public Interest Expression Defence Act”

Speak Up About Bill 23, The Public Interest Expression Defence Act

October 7, 2025
Featured image for “Feedback on the EngageMB Survey | Roadmap to Net-Zero”

Feedback on the EngageMB Survey | Roadmap to Net-Zero

September 10, 2025
Featured image for “Groups from Canada and the United States Join Forces to Stop Massive Pollution of the Red  River and Lake Winnipeg”

Groups from Canada and the United States Join Forces to Stop Massive Pollution of the Red River and Lake Winnipeg

June 11, 2025
Featured image for “Dakota Resource Council, supported by the Manitoba Eco-Network, Save Lake Winnipeg Project, Food & Water Watch, and the Environmental Law & Policy Center submit comments on proposal to build a massive 25,000 head dairy operation in Traill County, North Dakota”

Dakota Resource Council, supported by the Manitoba Eco-Network, Save Lake Winnipeg Project, Food & Water Watch, and the Environmental Law & Policy Center submit comments on proposal to build a massive 25,000 head dairy operation in Traill County, North Dakota

June 3, 2025
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North Dakota Cow Crap Will Harm Lake Winnipeg

May 28, 2025
Featured image for “Feedback on the Draft Implementation Framework for a Right to a Healthy Environment”

Feedback on the Draft Implementation Framework for a Right to a Healthy Environment

December 4, 2024
Featured image for “Manitoba Eco-Network Comments on the Order Designating Certain Excluded Classes of Projects”

Manitoba Eco-Network Comments on the Order Designating Certain Excluded Classes of Projects

October 10, 2024
Featured image for “The Many Problems with Bill 31: The Captured Carbon Storage Act”

The Many Problems with Bill 31: The Captured Carbon Storage Act

May 30, 2024
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Our Comments on CentrePlan 2050

May 29, 2024
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Vivian Sand Extraction Project Licence Application Not Approved!

February 16, 2024
Featured image for “Vivian Sand Extraction Project Licence Application Not Approved!”

Vivian Sand Extraction Project Licence Application Not Approved!

February 16, 2024
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Feedback on Critical Minerals List Criteria

February 16, 2024
Featured image for “Statement on Government of Manitoba’s Approval of Wanipigow Sand Project & Selkirk Glass Facility”

Statement on Government of Manitoba’s Approval of Wanipigow Sand Project & Selkirk Glass Facility

February 15, 2024
Featured image for “Dismissal of Environmental Act License Appeals for Canadian Premium Sand’s Wanipigow Sand Extraction and Selkirk Solar Glass Manufacturing Facility”

Dismissal of Environmental Act License Appeals for Canadian Premium Sand’s Wanipigow Sand Extraction and Selkirk Solar Glass Manufacturing Facility

February 15, 2024
Featured image for “Comments on TANCO EAP – Tailings Reprocessing Facility Project”

Comments on TANCO EAP – Tailings Reprocessing Facility Project

January 6, 2024
Featured image for “Comments on TANCO EAP – Tailings Reprocessing Facility Project”

Comments on TANCO EAP – Tailings Reprocessing Facility Project

January 6, 2024
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Manitoba Eco-Network comments on Environment Act Proposal by Premier Horticulture Ltd.

September 11, 2023
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Environment and Climate Change Forum – 2023 Manitoba Election

August 28, 2023
Featured image for “Appeal of Project Alteration by Canadian Premium Sand Inc. – Wanipigow Sand Project”

Appeal of Project Alteration by Canadian Premium Sand Inc. – Wanipigow Sand Project

August 25, 2023
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Feedback on Clean Electricity Regulations

August 19, 2023
Featured image for “Appeal of Project Alteration by Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Ltd. (TANCO)”

Appeal of Project Alteration by Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Ltd. (TANCO)

August 11, 2023
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Community Response to Critical Minerals Strategy

August 9, 2023
Featured image for “Response to Environment Act Proposal by Alamos Gold Inc.”

Response to Environment Act Proposal by Alamos Gold Inc.

July 24, 2023
Featured image for “Vivian Sand Extraction Project and Report of the Clean Environment Commission”

Vivian Sand Extraction Project and Report of the Clean Environment Commission

July 19, 2023
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Building a Green Prairie Economy

June 29, 2023
Featured image for “Our concerns about Manitoba Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan”

Our concerns about Manitoba Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan

June 28, 2023
Featured image for “Manitoba Eco-Network responds to the Adoption of the 2020 National Model Building Codes by the Provincial Government”

Manitoba Eco-Network responds to the Adoption of the 2020 National Model Building Codes by the Provincial Government

June 26, 2023
Featured image for “Manitoba Eco-Network responds to the Adoption of the 2020 National Model Building Codes by the Provincial Government”

Manitoba Eco-Network responds to the Adoption of the 2020 National Model Building Codes by the Provincial Government

June 26, 2023
Featured image for “Recommendations for a More Accessible and Biodiversity-Friendly 2 Billion Tree Program Manitoba Eco-Network signs on to NatureCanada’s letter, addressed to Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, with recommendations for a more accessible and biodiversity-friendly 2 Billion Trees Program by the federal government.”

Recommendations for a More Accessible and Biodiversity-Friendly 2 Billion Tree Program Manitoba Eco-Network signs on to NatureCanada’s letter, addressed to Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, with recommendations for a more accessible and biodiversity-friendly 2 Billion Trees Program by the federal government.

June 20, 2023
Featured image for “Manitoba Eco-Network appeals the decision to issue Environment Act Licence No. 3401 to Canadian Premium Sand Inc.”

Manitoba Eco-Network appeals the decision to issue Environment Act Licence No. 3401 to Canadian Premium Sand Inc.

June 2, 2023
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Manitoba non-profits advocate for effective government support with the next election cycle

April 26, 2023
Featured image for “Bill S-5 offers an important chance to improve federal control over toxic substances and genetically-modified organisms”

Bill S-5 offers an important chance to improve federal control over toxic substances and genetically-modified organisms

April 26, 2023
Featured image for “MbEN urges Mayor and Council to adopt the Montreal Biodiversity Pledge”

MbEN urges Mayor and Council to adopt the Montreal Biodiversity Pledge

April 13, 2023
Featured image for “MbEN joins a list of organizations calling for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to follow the new legal requirement to consider cumulative effects”

MbEN joins a list of organizations calling for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to follow the new legal requirement to consider cumulative effects

March 21, 2023
Featured image for “MbEN and Our Line in the Sand make an opening statement”

MbEN and Our Line in the Sand make an opening statement

March 15, 2023
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN and Our Line in the Sand conclude public hearing appearance with a closing statement about the risks of novel mining technology on vulnerable groundwater”

Policy Letter: MbEN and Our Line in the Sand conclude public hearing appearance with a closing statement about the risks of novel mining technology on vulnerable groundwater

March 15, 2023
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN supports federal-level assistance for low-income Canadians to improve their home energy efficiency”

Policy Letter: MbEN supports federal-level assistance for low-income Canadians to improve their home energy efficiency

February 16, 2023
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN and ENGO peers raise awareness about CEPA updates and call for action to protect Canadians from environmental toxics and genetically engineered organisms”

Policy Letter: MbEN and ENGO peers raise awareness about CEPA updates and call for action to protect Canadians from environmental toxics and genetically engineered organisms

January 27, 2023
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN supports Fisher River Cree Nation in calling for diligent impact assessment for proposed peat mining in traditional territories”

Policy Letter: MbEN supports Fisher River Cree Nation in calling for diligent impact assessment for proposed peat mining in traditional territories

December 22, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN raises concerns about Bill 36 and MB Hydro’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)”

Policy Letter: MbEN raises concerns about Bill 36 and MB Hydro’s new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

November 29, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN comments on Canadian Premium Sands Environmental Act Proposal (EAP)”

Policy Letter: MbEN comments on Canadian Premium Sands Environmental Act Proposal (EAP)

November 28, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN presents its opposition to Bill 36”

Policy Letter: MbEN presents its opposition to Bill 36

October 6, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN presents its opposition to Bill 22”

Policy Letter: MbEN presents its opposition to Bill 22

October 5, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN fights for federal-level legal reforms to ensure access to environmental justice”

Policy Letter: MbEN fights for federal-level legal reforms to ensure access to environmental justice

September 27, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN comments on the Government of Canada’s proposed Frame for the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER)”

Policy Letter: MbEN comments on the Government of Canada’s proposed Frame for the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER)

August 17, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN urges the Province of Manitoba to adopt 2020 building codes as soon as possible”

Policy Letter: MbEN urges the Province of Manitoba to adopt 2020 building codes as soon as possible

August 16, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN co-signs with Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Manitoba (CPBM) to resist Bill 22, which would permit the use of pesticides that are currently banned”

Policy Letter: MbEN co-signs with Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Manitoba (CPBM) to resist Bill 22, which would permit the use of pesticides that are currently banned

June 28, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN shows support for Bill C-226 that would establish the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act”

Policy Letter: MbEN shows support for Bill C-226 that would establish the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act

May 9, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN sends a letter to the Senate of Canada to ask for improved changes to Bill S-5 that will keep the environment and Canadians safe from toxic substances”

Policy Letter: MbEN sends a letter to the Senate of Canada to ask for improved changes to Bill S-5 that will keep the environment and Canadians safe from toxic substances

April 26, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN joins the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) to call for meaningful improvements to Bill S-5’s updates the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)”

Policy Letter: MbEN joins the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) to call for meaningful improvements to Bill S-5’s updates the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

April 22, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN calls for Canadian Kraft Paper Industries and Nisokapawino Forestry Corp. to strengthen consideration of climate impacts and public engagement in their forestry management plan.”

Policy Letter: MbEN calls for Canadian Kraft Paper Industries and Nisokapawino Forestry Corp. to strengthen consideration of climate impacts and public engagement in their forestry management plan.

April 8, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN joins 78 organizations who signed on to the Nuclear Power is not a Responsible Investment campaign”

Policy Letter: MbEN joins 78 organizations who signed on to the Nuclear Power is not a Responsible Investment campaign

February 16, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN joins over 130 organizations to call for meaningful investment in energy efficiency and energy poverty prevention for low-income Canadians”

Policy Letter: MbEN joins over 130 organizations to call for meaningful investment in energy efficiency and energy poverty prevention for low-income Canadians

February 3, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN submits inquiry to the CEC and Minister of Climate & Conservation about ensuring public participation and project transparency”

Policy Letter: MbEN submits inquiry to the CEC and Minister of Climate & Conservation about ensuring public participation and project transparency

January 14, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letters: MbEN raises an appeal to the Minister of Climate & Conservation about the license issued to Sio Silica Corp. (formerly CanWhite Sands Inc.)”

Policy Letters: MbEN raises an appeal to the Minister of Climate & Conservation about the license issued to Sio Silica Corp. (formerly CanWhite Sands Inc.)

January 14, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN submits comments to the Minister of Climate & Conservation on the CEC’s reforms to the Contaminated Sites Remediation Act”

Policy Letter: MbEN submits comments to the Minister of Climate & Conservation on the CEC’s reforms to the Contaminated Sites Remediation Act

January 5, 2022
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN submits letter to the Executive Policy Committee to advocate for full support for Office of Sustainability”

Policy Letter: MbEN submits letter to the Executive Policy Committee to advocate for full support for Office of Sustainability

December 10, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN submits comment about prospective potash mining”

Policy Letter: MbEN submits comment about prospective potash mining

November 23, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN advocates for changes to the City’s approach to climate action and development plan”

Policy Letter: MbEN advocates for changes to the City’s approach to climate action and development plan

November 18, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN sends comments to the Municipal Board Planning Appeals consultation”

Policy Letter: MbEN sends comments to the Municipal Board Planning Appeals consultation

November 10, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN shows support for Winnipeg’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and to add climate resiliency as a consideration”

Policy Letter: MbEN shows support for Winnipeg’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and to add climate resiliency as a consideration

November 10, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Appointment of the Honourable Minister Joyce Murray to Fisheries and Oceans”

Policy Letter: Appointment of the Honourable Minister Joyce Murray to Fisheries and Oceans

October 26, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN comments on proposed silica sand mining project”

Policy Letter: MbEN comments on proposed silica sand mining project

October 7, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN co-hosts Winnipeg South 100 Debates on the Environme”

Policy Letter: MbEN co-hosts Winnipeg South 100 Debates on the Environme

September 8, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN comments – Consultation on the Manitoba Water Management Strategy”

Policy Letter: MbEN comments – Consultation on the Manitoba Water Management Strategy

August 12, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: MbEN comments on the proposed Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. Forest Management Plan”

Policy Letter: MbEN comments on the proposed Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. Forest Management Plan

July 6, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Comments on the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region’s Plan 20-50”

Policy Letter: Comments on the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region’s Plan 20-50

July 5, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Press Release – City of Winnipeg Says Yes to the Nuclear Ban (June 24, 2021)”

Policy Letter: Press Release – City of Winnipeg Says Yes to the Nuclear Ban (June 24, 2021)

June 24, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Endorsement of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Cities Appeal Campaign”

Policy Letter: Endorsement of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Cities Appeal Campaign

June 20, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Letter to Minister Wilkinson and MP Terry Duguid expressing our support for the establishment of a Canada Water Agency”

Policy Letter: Letter to Minister Wilkinson and MP Terry Duguid expressing our support for the establishment of a Canada Water Agency

June 15, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Letter to Public Utilities Board regarding Manitoba Hydro Rate Review”

Policy Letter: Letter to Public Utilities Board regarding Manitoba Hydro Rate Review

April 19, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Letter to Manitoba Conservation and Climate opposing the use of pesticides on provincial highway right-of-ways”

Policy Letter: Letter to Manitoba Conservation and Climate opposing the use of pesticides on provincial highway right-of-ways

March 29, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on the City of Winnipeg’s Governance Review”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on the City of Winnipeg’s Governance Review

February 22, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Canada Water Agency Collective Submission”

Policy Letter: Canada Water Agency Collective Submission

February 22, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Letter to Minister Friesen from People for PILC Coalition”

Policy Letter: Letter to Minister Friesen from People for PILC Coalition

February 22, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Government of Canada Budget Submission: Request for Natural Infrastructure Funding for Urban Forests (February 17, 2021)”

Policy Letter: Government of Canada Budget Submission: Request for Natural Infrastructure Funding for Urban Forests (February 17, 2021)

February 17, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Network of Networks Letter to the Province of Manitoba on a Non-Profit Sector Table”

Policy Letter: Network of Networks Letter to the Province of Manitoba on a Non-Profit Sector Table

February 16, 2021
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Letter to Minister Squires (December 14, 2020)”

Policy Letter: Letter to Minister Squires (December 14, 2020)

December 11, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: The Environment is Under Attack, We Need Your Help to Fight Back”

Policy Letter: The Environment is Under Attack, We Need Your Help to Fight Back

November 18, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on ‘Manitoba Water Management Strategy: Seeking Perspectives’”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on ‘Manitoba Water Management Strategy: Seeking Perspectives’

September 11, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Community Organizations Call for Police Accountability and the Reallocation of Resources”

Policy Letter: Community Organizations Call for Police Accountability and the Reallocation of Resources

September 11, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on CanWhite Sands Corp. and Silica Sand Mine Developments in Manitoba”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on CanWhite Sands Corp. and Silica Sand Mine Developments in Manitoba

August 25, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on the City of Winnipeg’s OurWinnipeg Policy and Implementation Plan (Round 2!)”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on the City of Winnipeg’s OurWinnipeg Policy and Implementation Plan (Round 2!)

August 15, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on ‘A Green Transportation Strategy for Manitoba’”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on ‘A Green Transportation Strategy for Manitoba’

July 20, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on Berger Peat Moss Ltd. Horticultural Mix Plant”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on Berger Peat Moss Ltd. Horticultural Mix Plant

July 13, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Network of Networks Letter to the Province of Manitoba on a Non-Profit Sector Table”

Policy Letter: Network of Networks Letter to the Province of Manitoba on a Non-Profit Sector Table

June 29, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our comments on the Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba Outlet Channels Project”

Policy Letter: Our comments on the Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba Outlet Channels Project

May 25, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau urging to ‘Hold Strong on Environmental Laws’”

Policy Letter: Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau urging to ‘Hold Strong on Environmental Laws’

May 11, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Manitoba Federation of Non-profit Organizations letter on the non-profit sector and Covid-19”

Policy Letter: Manitoba Federation of Non-profit Organizations letter on the non-profit sector and Covid-19

April 6, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on the International Red River Board Nutrient Objectives and Targets”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on the International Red River Board Nutrient Objectives and Targets

March 27, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on the International Red River Board Nutrient Objectives and Targets”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on the International Red River Board Nutrient Objectives and Targets

March 27, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on Efficiency Manitoba’s 2020/23 Efficiency Plan”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on Efficiency Manitoba’s 2020/23 Efficiency Plan

January 24, 2020
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Forum for our Future: Manitoba Leaders Debate on Climate Change and the Environment”

Policy Letter: Forum for our Future: Manitoba Leaders Debate on Climate Change and the Environment

September 5, 2019
Featured image for “Policy Letter: Our Comments on the City of Winnipeg’s OurWinnipeg Policy and Implementation Plan”

Policy Letter: Our Comments on the City of Winnipeg’s OurWinnipeg Policy and Implementation Plan

July 15, 2019