The President of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) and Reeve of the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, Mr. Ivan Normandeau, issued the following statement welcoming the launch of Manitoba’s carbon neutrality strategy announced by the provincial government. He emphasized that this roadmap represents an opportunity to build on existing strengths, such as Eco-West Canada (EWC), an AMBM subsidiary whose on-the-ground expertise and commitment to sustainable solutions make it an ideal partner to support Manitoba municipalities in their transition to a low-emission future:
Joined by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, the Honourable Mike Moyes, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba, unveiled this strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing competitiveness and attracting investment.
Grounded in principles of collaboration, environmental responsibility, responsiveness, and job creation, this initiative provides a concrete framework to mobilize stakeholders across Manitoba and leverage local expertise—such as that of EWC—to effectively support communities, businesses, and citizens in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
EWC stands ready to work hand in hand with the Manitoba government to bring this strategy to life. Through its feasibility study for the Southeast Regional Transport Initiative (SERTi) and its Manitoba Rural Transit Initiative (MRTi), EWC offers turnkey, data-driven studies that demonstrate the presence of serious, experienced partners prepared to transform this vision into tangible actions on the ground.
With years of proven experience, EWC already assists Manitoba municipalities in developing zero-emission transportation solutions tailored to local realities. This expertise will play a key role in implementing the carbon neutrality strategy while strengthening the vitality and prosperity of communities—fully aligned with our Prosperity Framework for Manitoba’s Bilingual Municipalities.
In collaboration with Efficiency Manitoba (EM), EWC facilitates the adoption of energy efficiency programs and access to EM rebates, thereby reinforcing local climate action and rural community engagement.
As a trusted ally in advancing climate transition projects, EWC also supports the deployment of sustainable mobility solutions, including the installation and management of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. By ensuring access to reliable infrastructure adapted to community needs, EWC encourages EV adoption while reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the province.
Through its close ties with the federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), EWC leverages strategic partnerships to assist municipalities facing growing climate challenges. Strengthening this collaboration could further structure and amplify support, positioning Manitoba as a committed and coherent leader in sustainable development.
In this context, the Manitoba government can continue to rely on EWC to actively contribute to the rollout of this strategy. The organization also looks forward to reviewing the upcoming three-year action plan that will guide implementation and remains ready to work closely with Manitoba municipalities and provincial stakeholders to turn this vision into tangible, lasting results.
About the AMBM
The AMBM is the voice of bilingual municipal leadership in the province of Manitoba. It represents 16 municipal governments committed to offering services in both official languages to their residents. Together, these municipalities represent the majority of Manitoba’s population. Manitoba’s bilingual municipal leadership also leads the AMBM Group, a consortium of three organizations with complementary mandates: the AMBM, the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba, or CDEM) and Eco-West Canada (EWC), which specializes in the green economy. Complementing each other, these three organizations actively contribute to the development, vitality and sustainability of the province’s Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) and the province as a whole.
Information: Office of the Chief Executive Officer (O-CEO), 204-289-4077, bcdd-oceo@ambm.ca.
