The Manitoba government has announced that the public is invited to vote on the design for a new licence plate that will let drivers show their support for Manitoba’s provincial parks.
“As we continue to enjoy our Manitoba summer, I know families across the province will be heading to one of our beautiful provincial parks for a camping trip or a day at the beach,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “Manitobans love our parks, and so we want to hear from you on the best design to represent that pride in our parks as a new provincial licence plate.”
A portion of the proceeds from every licence plate sold will go to the Manitoba Provincial Park Endowment Fund through The Winnipeg Foundation, supporting parks improvements that enhance ecological integrity, improve public safety, enhance accessibility and enrich visitor experiences in provincial parks.
“Manitoba is home to 93 incredible provincial parks and these new provincial park licence plates will give Manitobans a way to show their support for these very special places,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes. “I want to encourage everyone who loves our parks here in Manitoba to take a look at the designs and vote for your favourite.”
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), a non-profit dedicated to connecting people to nature through partnership-driven conservation, habitat protection and long-term land stewardship, brought forward the application for the new plates as a way for people to show their love for the nature of Manitoba.
“The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Manitoba government share a strong interest in protecting nature and advancing resilient, vital landscapes that support biodiversity, community-well-being and outdoor enjoyment for Manitobans, including through our provincial parks,” said Andrea Laughren, regional vice president for the prairie region, NCC. “We look forward to hearing from Manitobans about the proposed new licence plate designs.”
Since 2011, Manitoba Public Insurance administers the Specialty Licence Plate Program on behalf of the Manitoba government and currently offers 19 specialty plates. To date, more than 208,000 specialty plates have been sold, generating more than $6.2 million in charitable proceeds.
The survey will be open until July 31. The new licence plates featuring the design chosen by Manitobans will be made available next year.
To view the designs and vote, visit engagemb.ca.
