b'A coordinated regional approach does not mean losingStep two will build the foundations for economic success. autonomy for local matters but rather means working togetherThis includes identifying investment priorities in late 2020 toward common goals and benefits. For the Winnipeg Metroand the implementation of the working group/task forces Region, the key elements to a regional approach are: regionalrecommendations in 2021.land use and infrastructure planning, shared services andStep three will focus on regional economic development. The regional economic development. Elements are consideredprimary goal will be to increase regional foreign direct investment regional when they benefit more than one municipality, suchand an export promotion plan. The actions under this step focus as regional infrastructure like those roadways and bridges that support fluid goods movement across municipal boundaries. on collaboration between the working group, Winnipeg Metro The report goes on to identify the steps required to deliver aRegion and Economic Development Winnipeg.regional approach. If the roadmap outlined in the report is followed, there is definite The established working group, which includes WCA President Ronopportunity for all jurisdictions that make up the Winnipeg Metro Hambley, is the first step in developing a culture of collaboration.Region. And with Premier Pallisters initiation of the project and There will also be separate task forces for each of the following: Mayor Bowmans support for better collaboration, there is also political desire.Land Use Planning and Infrastructure There is a lot of work to be done over the next 18 months, Shared Services but it has the potential to be transformative in how we attract Regional Economic Development investment and the amount of foreign direct investment intoUrban Reserves the region.Shared Investment for Shared Benefit The full report can be found at the Winnipeg Metro Region The goal of the working group and taskforces will be to providewebsite or at the following link: winnipegmetroregion.ca/assets/recommendations of provincial legislative changes by early 2020docs/Murray-For_the_Benefit_of_All.pdfand governance structure recommendations by September 2020. Darryl Harrison, Manager, Policy & ResearchYOUR CONCRETELEGAL PARTNER.Work with a litigationhouse thats built to last. Suite 2670, 360 Main St.Winnipeg, MBR3C 3Z3P 204 943 6740Whether its mediations, arbitrations, F 204 943 3934trials or the Supreme Court, we haveE lawyers@hillcounsel.comthe experience to best represent you. hillcounsel.comIssue 4WinterEdition 2019/2020 BUILD MANITOBA 11'