Manitoba Article
1. Official Name
Province of Manitoba (Manitoba)
2. Capital
Winnipeg
3. Party in Power (January 2026)
Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP)
Leader: Wab Kinew (Premier since October 2023)
He is the first Indigenous person elected as premier of a Canadian province.
4. Opposition Parties
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba – Leader: Wayne Ewasko (Interim Leader)
Manitoba Liberal Party – Leader: Dougald Lamont
5. Lieutenant Governor
Anita R. Neville (in office since 2022)
6. Flag
The flag of Manitoba is red, with the Union Jack in the upper left corner and a shield showing a bison standing on a green plain.
The bison represents Prairie wildlife and the Indigenous and Métis history of the province.
7. Official Symbols
Flower: Prairie Crocus
Bird: Great Gray Owl
Tree: Jack Pine
Animal: Bison, a strong cultural symbol in the province
8. Basic Economy
The major sectors of Manitoba’s economy include agriculture (grains, oilseeds, pork), hydroelectric power, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and natural resources such as mining.