Last week, MLA Brad Michaleski introduced a private member’s resolution in Legislature commending the province’s commitment to protecting and enhancing Manitoba’s fish and wildlife habitats.
The province has made significant investments through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund to support initiatives like projects, programs and studies.
Michaleski says the move by the government to modernize funding is really smart.
“It puts a layer of accountability and transparency in those funds, and it also adds an element of marketability.”
Michaleski says the resolution gives him an opportunity as a private member to stand up in the house and acknowledge the work that’s being done.
“I took the opportunity to really showcase and shine the light on the great the work of the Inner Mountain Sport Fish Enhancement Group and other groups in the area.”
Moving forward, the province has entered into an agreement with the Winnipeg Foundation to administer a trust fund that will provide stable and long-term funding for fishing and wildlife initiatives.
