Manitoba Government breaks ground on $142M Dauphin jail

The Manitoba government has officially broken ground on the new $142 million Dauphin Centre for Justice. Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced the 100-bed facility, which aims to replace the previous jail with a focus on rehabilitation, Indigenous support services, and education. Construction is expected to begin fully in summer 2027, with the project projected to restore approximately 60 local jobs to the region.