The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Manitoba:
Manitoba – Canadian prairie province. The province, with an area of 649,950 square kilometres (250,900 sq mi), has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other major industries are transportation, manufacturing, mining, forestry, energy, and tourism. Manitoba's capital and largest city is Winnipeg.
General reference
- Pronunciation: /ˌmænəˈtoʊbə/ ⓘ
- Common English name(s): Manitoba
- Official English name(s): Manitoba
- Abbreviations and name codes
- Adjectival(s): Manitoba/Manitoban/Manitobain
- Demonym(s): Manitoban/Manitobain
Geography of Manitoba
- Manitoba is: a province of Canada.
- Population of Manitoba: 1,232,654 (est.)[1]
- Area of Manitoba: 649,950 km2 (250,950 sq. miles)
Location
- Manitoba is situated within the following regions:
- Time zones (see also Time in Canada):
- Central Standard Time (UTC-06), Central Daylight Time (UTC-05)
- Extreme points of Manitoba
Environment of Manitoba
- Climate of Manitoba
- Geology of Manitoba
- Lake Winnipeg algae threat
- List of protected areas of Manitoba
- Wildlife of Manitoba
Natural geographic features of Manitoba
- Islands of Manitoba
- Lakes of Manitoba
- List of dams and reservoirs in Manitoba
- Rivers of Manitoba
- Mountains of Manitoba
Heritage sites in Manitoba
Regions of Manitoba
Manitoba reserves in Manitoba
Municipalities of Manitoba
Demography of Manitoba
Government and politics of Manitoba
- Capital of Manitoba: Winnipeg
- Elections in Manitoba (last 5)
- Political parties in Manitoba
Branches of the government of Manitoba
Executive branch of the government of Manitoba
- Head of state: King of Canada, King Charles III
- Head of state's representative (Viceroy): Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Janice Filmon
- Previous lieutenant governors
- Head of government: Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew
- Previous premiers
- Cabinet: Executive Council of Manitoba
- Minister of Innovation, Energy and Mines
- Minister of Infrastructure
- Minister of Conservation and Climate
- Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations
- Minister responsible for sport
- Minister of Local Government
- Minister responsible for Emergency Measures
- Minister responsible for the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act
- Minister responsible for the Civil Service
- Minister of Finance
- Minister responsible for Crown corporations review and accountability
- Minister of Education
- Minister of Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs
- Minister charged with the administration of the Liquor Control Act
- Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade
- Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism
- Minister of Health
- Minister of Housing and Community Development
- Attorney-General of Manitoba
- Minister of Justice
- Minister responsible for Constitutional Affairs
- Minister of Family Services and Labour
- Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities
- Minister responsible for the Status of Women
- Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism
- Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy
- Minister of Agriculture
- Head of state's representative (Viceroy): Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Janice Filmon
Legislative branch of the government of Manitoba
- Parliament of Manitoba (unicameral): Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
- Federal representation
Judicial branch of the government of Manitoba
- Federal Courts of Canada
- Canadian court of appeal: Manitoba Court of Appeal
- Superior court: Court of King's Bench of Manitoba
- Provincial Court: Provincial Court of Manitoba
- Military court: Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada
Law and order in Manitoba
Law of Manitoba
- Manitoba Bar Association – the provincial law society
- Capital punishment: none.
- Canada eliminated the death penalty for murder on July 14, 1976.
- Manitoba Act
- Law, government, and crime in Winnipeg
- Reference re Manitoba Language Rights
Military of Manitoba
Canadian Forces Being a part of Canada, Manitoba does not have its own military. The Canadian Forces have members stationed in Manitoba.
Local government in Manitoba
History of Manitoba
History of Manitoba, by period
- Rupert's Land / Red River Colony
- Red River Rebellion
- Manitoba Schools Question
- Winnipeg General Strike
- 1950 Red River Flood
- Meech Lake Accord
- 1997 Red River flood
History of Manitoba, by region
Culture of Manitoba
- Provincial decorations and medals
- Festivals in Manitoba
- Cinema of Manitoba
- Mass media in Manitoba
- Museums in Manitoba
- Manitoba music
- Manipogo
- Manitoba Day
People of Manitoba
Religion in Manitoba
- Buddhism in Manitoba
- Christianity in Manitoba
- Hinduism in Manitoba
- Islam in Manitoba
- Judaism in Manitoba
- Sikhism in Manitoba
- Irreligion in Manitoba
Sports in Manitoba
- Curl Manitoba
- Baseball Manitoba
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League)
- Winnipeg Jets (National Hockey League)
- Rugby Manitoba
- Major sporting events
Symbols of Manitoba
- Coat of arms of Manitoba
- Flag of Manitoba
- Provincial flower: prairie crocus
- Provincial bird: great grey owl
- Provincial tree: white spruce
- Provincial motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and Free)
- Provincial symbol: bison
- Provincial capital: Winnipeg
Economy and infrastructure of Manitoba
- Media in Manitoba
- Currency: Canadian dollar
- Economic history of Manitoba
- Manitoba Hydro
- Manitoba Health
- Transportation in Manitoba
Education in Manitoba
Education in Manitoba
- Primary and secondary education in Manitoba
- Higher education in Manitoba
See also
References
- ^ "Canada's population estimates: Table 2 Quarterly demographic estimates". Statcan.gc.ca. April 16, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.