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Red River Floodway Compensation Program
Flood compensation for 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
The Red River Floodway Compensation Program supports persons in Manitoba who suffer physical damage or economic loss caused by artificial flooding from the Red River Floodway. Eligible claims include property damage, wage or salary losses, business income losses, and extraordinary working or business expenses.
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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
- All legal structures
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 compensation for property damage caused by artificial flooding
- Claims for compensation for economic loss caused by artificial flooding
Documents Needed
- Compensation application form supplied or approved by the Emergency Measures Organization
- Preliminary estimate of the value of the damage or loss
- Documentation or information required to show the requirements of subsection 2(2) or 2(3) of the Act are satisfied and that subsection 2(4) or 2(5) does not apply
- Schedule of loss in the form, and including the documentation and information, the Emergency Measures Organization requires
- Any additional documentation or information the Emergency Measures Organization considers necessary
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 submit a claim for compensation in a year when the floodway operations report indicates that no artificial flooding was caused by the operation of the floodway.
- A person may not submit a claim for compensation if the person's damaged property or the source of the person's economic loss was not within the area of artificial flooding shown in the floodway operations report.
- A person may not claim compensation for damage to a building or structure that was 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 of the building or structure from receiving flood damage assistance.
- A person also 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 cost for damaged real or personal property
- Replacement cost for damaged real or personal property
- Loss of wages or salary due to artificial flooding
- Loss of business income due to artificial flooding
- Extraordinary costs and expenses of working or carrying on business due to artificial flooding
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- The cost of upgrades, improvements or enhancements to the damaged property, unless they are necessary to comply with prevailing building codes and conform to provincial safety or environmental standards
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- The area of artificial flooding shown in the floodway operations report
How to apply
- Submit a compensation application to the Emergency Measures Organization using a form supplied or approved by it and include a preliminary estimate of the value of the damage or loss.
- If the claim is for damage to real or personal property, submit the documentation or information required to show that subsection 2(2) of the Act is satisfied and that subsection 2(4) does not apply.
- If the claim is for economic loss, submit the documentation or information required to show that subsection 2(3) of the Act is satisfied and that subsection 2(5) does not apply.
- Within the period specified in subsection 6(1) or 7(1), submit a schedule of loss in the form, and including the documentation and information, the Emergency Measures Organization requires.
- Whenever required by the Emergency Measures Organization, provide any additional documentation or information it considers necessary to assess the value of the damage or loss or to determine any matter relevant to the claim.
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 it 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?
The Red River Floodway Compensation Program supports persons in Manitoba who suffer physical damage or economic loss caused by artificial flooding from the Red River Floodway. Eligible claims include property damage, wage or salary losses, business income losses, and extraordinary working or business expenses.
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 must damage eligible property or cause economic loss.
The property or loss must be in Manitoba.
The applicant must own the property or have an assigned right to claim.
What expenses are eligible under Red River Floodway Compensation Program?
Claims for compensation for property damage caused by artificial flooding
Claims for compensation for economic loss 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