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Manitoba in motion

Web site	www.manitobainmotion.ca
Population	1,000,000
Geographic Area	Province of Manitoba
Lead Agency	Government of Manitoba - Departments: Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport, Manitoba Health and Healthy Living, Healthy Child Manitoba
Leaders	Brenda Hoover Active Living Consultant and in motion Lead, Manitoba Health and Health Living Jaymi Derrett Physical Activity Consultant, Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport
Partners	The Manitoba in motion Provincial Advisory Committee provides leadership, support, direction and coordination in the development of Manitoba in motion. Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism Manitoba Health and Healthy Living Healthy Child Manitoba Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Women's Directorate Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat Communications Services Manitoba Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba Physical Activity Coalition of Manitoba Manitoba Fitness Council Sport Manitoba Winnipeg in motion Recreation Connections Manitoba University of Manitoba University of Winnipeg Brandon University Red River College Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability Active Living Coalition for Older Manitobans Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Disease
Launched	October 4, 2005
Vision	Healthier Manitobans through regular physical activity.
Mission	In motion is a provincial strategy to help all Manitobans make physical activity part of their daily lives for health and enjoyment. The provincial government has joined with community partners in physical activity, health, healthy eating, recreation, sport and education to raise activity levels and reduce barriers to physical activity. In motion activities focus on children, youth, adults, older adults and families in community, school and workplace settings.
Goals	To increase physical activity in Manitoba by 10% by the year 2010 and by 20% by the year 2015.