Final Report
Manitoba and Climate Change: Investing in Our Future, The Manitoba Climate Change Task Force final report, addresses the implications of climate change for Manitobans and how we can take action to reduce emissions and slow the rate of change. The recommendations address issues in agriculture, transportation, the North, public education and outreach, and emissions trading.
Background Documents
A booklet entitled Manitoba and Climate Change: A Primer has been prepared to serve as a catalyst for discussion and provide background information for anyone wishing to prepare a submission for the Task Force to consider. A reference Workbook has also been published to draw out public comments on specific sectors of the economy in terms of future climate conditions. Copies of these booklets are available on-line or by request through the address below.
Manitoba and Climate Change: A Primer
| Climate change is a reality. Manitobans, like all citizens of the world, need to recognize this, find ways to reduce emissions and seek ways to adapt to its impacts. |
Read the Primer for more information:
- The Climate is Changing
- Impacts on Manitoba, Canada and the World
- Opportunities and Challenges for Manitobans
- What You Can Do
- What's Ahead
- Internet Resources
Manitoba and Climate Change: A Primer (942 kb)
The Workbook
The Workbook is a companion document to Manitoba and Climate Change: A Primer. Each section of the Workbook addresses a climate change issue of specific concern to Manitobans and poses a series of questions. We are looking for your input on how Manitoba can mitigate and adapt to the changing climate around us. Please open the Workbook, review the questions and send your thoughts to the Task Force. Contact information is below.
Once you have opened a Workbook section, type in your comments for each question; save the workbook section on your computer; and send it as an attachment to us:
Order Print copies of the Primer and Workbook from:
Manitoba Climate Change Task Force Secretariat
305 - 155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3H8
Telephone: 204-945-0594 or 1-800-597-3556 (toll free)
Fax: 204-945-0090 or email rgrewar@gov.mb.ca
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