The Manitoba government will establish the Manitoba Crown–Indigenous Corporation (MCIC), a first-of-its-kind partnership that will lead major economic development and trade corridor projects, including the expansion of the Churchill Plus project.
Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement yesterday (Tue) during his State of the Province address.
MCIC will guide the next phase of the Churchill Plus project and ensure Indigenous leadership is at the centre as the project moves forward.
It will also support the continued collaboration between the Manitoba government and the federal Major Projects Office as it works to develop and advance the project.
Once established, MCIC will co-ordinate the Churchill Plus project, support shared decision-making, ensure transparent development processes and advance opportunities that benefit Indigenous communities and Manitoba’s economy.
(Government of Manitoba news release)
