Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt is inviting Manitobans to submit their designs for the new Manitoba parks specialty licence plate.
“Manitoba is home to some of Canada’s most beautiful parks and many incredible artists,” said Nesbitt. “This is an exciting first step in a collaborative process to create what will surely be Canada’s most beautiful licence plate.”
The specialty licence plates are being developed after Bill 211, sponsored by Nesbitt, received Royal Assent in the Legislature in June. Proceeds from sales of the plates will support Manitoba’s Provincial Parks Endowment Funds, which were established in 2021 to encourage philanthropic contributions and enable the province to follow the wishes of donors who want to leave a legacy of support for Manitoba’s provincial parks.
These funds generate as much as $1 million annually for local projects that improve trails, open accessibility, build new playgrounds, restore habitats, protect cultural sites, and invest in other critical park infrastructure to enrich visitor experiences.
Artwork for the specialty plates can be created using a variety of mediums, including photography, graphic design, paintings, or a combination of styles, Nesbitt said.
Designs can be submitted electronically at pcmbcaucus.com/parksplate or by emailing Parks.Plate@leg.gov.mb.ca. The deadline to submit is August 16, 2024, with a winning design selected and announced later this fall.
Nesbitt says he is committed to working with Manitoba Public Insurance, stakeholders, and the public to launch the new licence plates in time for the 2025 camping and summer tourism season.
