Should Manitoba Change How It Allocates Crown Land to Farmers and Ranchers?
Official title: Help Guide the Future of Agricultural Crown Lands in Manitoba
Manitoba is reviewing how it manages Crown land leased to farmers and ranchers. Right now, over 1,700 leaseholders use this land to graze nearly 90,000 cattle each season. The government wants feedback on who gets leases, how much land one person can hold, and how renewals work.
Why This Matters
If you're a Manitoba farmer or rancher, this could change your access to grazing land. New rules might limit how much Crown land you can lease. For Indigenous communities, this review could affect reconciliation efforts around traditional lands.
What Could Change
The province may cap how much Crown land one leaseholder can control. Lease allocation could become more competitive or prioritize certain groups. Renewal processes might change, affecting long-term planning for ranchers.
Key Issues
- How should Crown land leases be allocated among applicants?
- Should there be limits on how much land one leaseholder can hold?
- How should lease renewal options work?
How to Participate
- Complete the survey to share your views on lease allocation, land limits, and renewal options.
- If you have questions or additional feedback, email agcrownlands@gov.mb.ca.