Manitoba Sustainable Development Développement durable Manitoba Annual Report Rapport annuel 2017-2018 2017-2018 Manitoba Sustainable Development 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 Phone: 204-945-6784 toll free (if applicable): 1-800-214-6497 fax: 204-945-4232 email: [email protected] Electronic format: http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/publications/annual.html This publication is available in alternate formats, upon request, by contacting the Accessibility Coordinator at 204-945-4451. ________________________________________ MINISTER OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Legislative Building Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA R3C 0V8 Her Honourable Mrs. Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Room 235, Legislative Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8 May It Please Your Honour: It is my privilege to present you the Annual Report of Manitoba Sustainable Development for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. The Annual Report highlights the department’s key accomplishments and initiatives that we deliver in partnership with Manitoba businesses and communities. The department is committed to meeting its mandate of protecting the environment while meeting the goals of sustainable development. I believe the information in this report highlights the department’s fiscal responsibility and commitment to sustaining and conserving Manitoba’s diverse ecosystems and natural resources for today and for future generations. Respectfully submitted, “Original signed by” Rochelle Squires Minister of Sustainable Development Deputy Minister Room 350 Legislative Building Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8 T 204-945-3785 F 204-948-2403 [email protected] Her Honourable Rochelle Squires Minister of Sustainable Development Room 344, Legislative Building Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8 Dear Minister: I am pleased to present you with the Annual Report for Manitoba Sustainable Development for the period of April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. The department has made significant achievements in meeting its mandate. By working in partnership with businesses and communities, we continue to protect the environment while sustaining and conserving Manitoba’s diverse ecosystems and natural resources. With a lens of fiscal responsibility, the department remains committed to delivering quality programs and services for all Manitobans. The Annual Report provides highlights of the department’s activities and program outcomes intended to foster sustainable economic development. Respectfully submitted, “Original signed by” Rob Olson Deputy Minister Table of Contents Organization Chart ....................................................................................................... 3 Preface ......................................................................................................................... 4 Highlights ..................................................................................................................... 5 Faits saillants ............................................................................................................... 8 Statutory Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 12 FINANCE AND CROWN LANDS .................................................................................. 14 Minister’s Salary ......................................................................................................... 14 Executive Support ...................................................................................................... 14 Administration and Financial Services ....................................................................... 15 Clean Environment Commission ................................................................................ 17 GeoManitoba.............................................................................................................. 18 Lands ......................................................................................................................... 21 Indigenous Relations .................................................................................................. 26 Francophone Affairs Secretariat................................................................................. 28 Secrétariat aux affaires francophones ........................................................................ 31 Manitoba Status of Women ........................................................................................ 34 PARKS AND REGIONAL SERVICES .......................................................................... 38 Headquarters Operations ........................................................................................... 38 Northwest Region ....................................................................................................... 43 Northeast Region ....................................................................................................... 49 Central Region ........................................................................................................... 54 Eastern Region .......................................................................................................... 64 Western Region ......................................................................................................... 69 Parks and Protected Spaces ...................................................................................... 78 Fire and Emergency Response Program ................................................................... 90 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP .......................................................................... 102 Divisional Administration .......................................................................................... 102 Environmental Compliance and Enforcement .......................................................... 102 Environmental Approvals ......................................................................................... 104 Climate Change and Air Quality ............................................................................... 106 Sustainable and Green Initiatives............................................................................. 109 International Institute for Sustainable Development ................................................. 114 Energy ...................................................................................................................... 115 WATER STEWARDSHIP AND BIODIVERSITY ......................................................... 121 Divisional Administration .......................................................................................... 121 Water Science and Watershed Management ........................................................... 121 Wildlife and Fisheries ............................................................................................... 130 Habitat Enhancement Fund ..................................................................................... 144 The Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund ............................................................... 145 Conservation District and Watershed Assistance..................................................... 149 Office of Drinking Water ........................................................................................... 151 Drainage and Water Rights Licensing ...................................................................... 155 Forestry and Peatlands ............................................................................................ 158 Pineland Forest Nursery .......................................................................................... 169 Recoverable from Sustainable Development Innovations Fund ............................... 170 1 Costs Related to Capital Assets ............................................................................... 171 Part B – Capital Investment ...................................................................................... 172 General Assets......................................................................................................... 172 Infrastructure Assets ................................................................................................ 172 27.3 Sustainable Development Innovations Fund (SDIF) ....................................... 174 Fund Management ................................................................................................... 174 Sustainability Initiatives – Open Category ................................................................ 175 Manitoba Climate Change Initiatives ........................................................................ 175 Summary of SDIF Supported Projects and Programs .............................................. 177 SDIF Five Year Expenditure Summary ($000) ........................................................... 177 Sustainable Development Integration ....................................................................... 178 Sustainable Development Guidelines ...................................................................... 182 Sustainable Development Procurement Goals ....................................................... 185 Revenue and Expenditure Summaries .................................................................... 188 Reconciliation Statement ......................................................................................... 188 Revenue Summary by Source ................................................................................