We’re Building Winnipeg
Scott Gillingham is focused on practical leadership, long-term thinking, and moving Winnipeg forward on the issues that matter most.
Before coming to City Hall, Scott played junior hockey, worked as a Manitoba Hydro lineman, and spent more than 20 years as a pastor. Those experiences shaped how he leads: listen first, work with people, and keep moving forward. As Mayor, he’s focused on delivering real progress — more homes, safer streets, stronger infrastructure, and a growing economy that gives Winnipeg families more opportunity.
Steady leadership. Real results.
“The choices we make now will shape Winnipeg for decades. Our responsibility is to build a city that is ready for growth, resilient in the face of change, and full of opportunity for the next generation.”
Delivering results for Winnipeg
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Progress on long-delayed projects
After 20 years of delays, the North End sewage treatment plant is under construction.
After 30 years of uncertainty, Portage Place is being redeveloped into a hub for health, housing, retail and community services.
After 40 years of debate, the walls came down at Portage & Main and it’s being used by thousands of pedestrians every day.
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Record amounts of new housing
Winnipeg has seen more new housing starts since 2022 than any four-year period in city history.
In 2025, more than 1,000 new residential units were permitted downtown — the highest ever.
Over the past four years, the City has helped fund more than 2,600 affordable homes, the biggest surge in affordable housing in 50 years.
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Innovating on public safety
The new Community Safety Team is patrolling buses and transit stops throughout the city.
Through the Safe Winnipeg Initiative, police, fire, paramedics, DCSP, and other agencies are sharing data and coordinating responses to safety issues.
More police, firefighters and paramedics have been hired to serve a growing city.
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Lowest property taxes in Canada
Winnipeg has the lowest municipal property taxes of any major city in Canada.
Over the last four years, Winnipeg’s property tax increases have been the third-lowest in the country.
Even when factoring in utility and service fees, Winnipeg operates at a lower cost per capita than any other city in Canada.
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Record road spending
Winnipeg budgeted $624.1 million over the past four years for road renewal. That's the biggest four-year period for road repairs ever.
Over the next six years, we’ll invest $1.1 billion into fixing roads, bridges, sidewalks and back lanes — another record.
A new road safety unit is ensuring streets remain safe for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
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Improving customer service
Average 311 wait times are down from over 11 minutes in 2022, to less than two minutes today.
New Neighbourhood Action Teams are tackling the to-do list of outstanding maintenance issues in communities across the city.
Dozens of permits have been eliminated to help reduce red tape for homeowners and homebuilders.