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Red River Floodway Compensation Program
Compensation for flood-related property and economic losses
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
A person who has had artificial flooding damage the person's eligible property or caused the person to have an economic loss.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program provides compensation for property damage and economic losses caused by artificial flooding linked to the Red River Floodway. It covers eligible damage and business or wage losses, with claims reviewed by Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization and appeal rights available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Claims for property damage caused by artificial flooding
- Claims for economic losses caused by artificial flooding
Documents Needed
- Compensation application form
- Preliminary estimate of damage or loss
- Schedule of loss
- Supporting documents requested by the Emergency Measures Organization
- Financial records for wage, salary, or business income claims
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A person who has had artificial flooding damage the person's eligible property or caused the person to have an economic loss.
Who is not eligible
- A person may not claim compensation for damage to a building or structure constructed, added to or moved under a variation order under section 17 of The Water Resources Administration Act if the order contained a term or condition prohibiting the owner from receiving flood damage assistance.
- A person may not claim compensation for damage to property located in such a building or structure.
- A person who owns, leases or resides in such a building or structure may not claim compensation for economic loss that results from damage to the building or structure, or to property located in the building or structure.
Eligible expenses
- Repair costs for damaged real or personal property
- Replacement costs for damaged real or personal property
- Wage or salary losses
- Business income losses
- Extraordinary working or business-related expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Damage to a building or structure constructed, added to or moved under a variation order under section 17 of The Water Resources Administration Act if the order prohibited the owner from receiving flood damage assistance
- Property located in a building or structure described above
- Economic loss resulting from damage to a building or structure described above
- Economic loss resulting from damage to property located in a building or structure described above
How to apply
- A person who wishes to claim compensation must file an application for compensation in accordance with the regulations.
- The person must comply with the other requirements of the regulations.
Processing and Agreement
- After a compensation application is filed and the regulatory requirements are met, the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization determines whether the claimant meets the applicable eligibility requirements.
- It determines whether artificial flooding damaged the property and whether the property is eligible property, or whether artificial flooding caused the economic loss and whether it is an eligible loss.
- It assesses the value of the damage or loss.
- It evaluates whether and to what extent the claimant may be entitled to assistance or compensation under another program of the Government of Manitoba or Canada or a local government.
- It determines the amount of compensation to be awarded under the Act.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Red River Floodway Compensation Program Program
What is the Red River Floodway Compensation Program?
This program provides compensation for property damage and economic losses caused by artificial flooding linked to the Red River Floodway. It covers eligible damage and business or wage losses, with claims reviewed by Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization and appeal rights available.
Who is eligible for the Red River Floodway Compensation Program program?
To be eligible for the Red River Floodway Compensation Program program, you must:
Artificial flooding damage or loss
Located in Manitoba
Property ownership or assigned claim right
What expenses are eligible under Red River Floodway Compensation Program?
Claims for property damage caused by artificial flooding
Claims for economic losses caused by artificial flooding
Where is the Red River Floodway Compensation Program available?
The Red River Floodway Compensation Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Red River Floodway Compensation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Red River Floodway Compensation Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Red River Floodway Compensation Program?
Red River Floodway Compensation Program is funded by Government of Manitoba