There are several federally regulated energy infrastructures located throughout Manitoba. If Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs) are made, it could enable the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources to enter into Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements with Indigenous governing bodies (IGB). Through the arrangements, the IGBs could have the authority to exercise responsibilities over the regulatory oversight of energy infrastructure under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CERA).
Federally regulated energy infrastructure in Manitoba
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This map of Manitoba focuses on the locations of major pipelines and powerline terminals regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). It also shows where First Nation Reserves are located in relation to the energy infrastructure, with some being in close proximity in the southern part of the province. Gas and liquid pipelines flow from the southwestern border of Saskatchewan and travel east and south. Most pipelines go over the United States border, while the TC Canadian Mainline continues east into Ontario. There are several powerline terminals south of Winnipeg, and a few other further west along the United States border. More details about the energy infrastructure can be found in the following tables.
Pipelines
Powerlines
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Number of lines
~ 602 km
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Total length
| Name | Substance | Phase | CER-Regulated Length | Average Throughput (2024)Footnote 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enbridge Bakken | Light crude oil | Operating | 165 km | n/a |
| Enbridge Canadian Mainline system | Crude oil, refined petroleum products and natural gas liquids | Operating | 7,550 km | 3,054 Mb/dFootnote 3 |
| Keystone Pipeline System | Crude oil | Operating | 1,233km | 613 Mb/d |
| Southern Lights | Diluent for blending bitumen and heavy oil | Operating | 1,531 km | 174 Mb/dFootnote 4 |
| Wapella | Crude oil | Operating | 93 km | n/a |
| Westspur | Crude oil and condensate | Operating | 477 km | 149 Mb/d |
| Centra | Natural gas | Operating | 95 km | n/a |
| Minell | Natural gas | Operating | 90 km | n/a |
| TC Canadian Mainline | Natural gas | Operating | 14,123 km | 4.1 Bcf/dFootnote 5 |
There are several smaller federally regulated pipelines in the province, at various phases of the lifecycle. To see which pipelines are closest to your traditional territory, visit the CER’s Interactive Pipeline Map.
Proposed energy project applications in Manitoba
There are currently no applications for new energy projects in Manitoba. For the most up to date information, visit CER’s Applications and projects.
Related links
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the following webpages:
- CER – Applications and projects
- CER – Interactive Pipeline Map
- CER – Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles – Manitoba
- CER – International Power Lines Dashboard
Contact us
For additional information on the proposed IMARs or to submit comments in writing, please send an email to Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations at: imar-rama@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.