While Metro achieved improvements in many service areas, civic politicians and
citizens alike were dissatisfied with the structure of government in metropolitan Winnipeg. Key concerns were the
fragmentation of authority and financial capacity and a lack of citizen involvement that resulted from two tiers of
government.
Despite its political problems, Metro was considered an administrative success
by two provincially-appointed inquiries conducted during the 1960’s. In particular, the Metro experience softened
negative attitudes towards amalgamation within and around Winnipeg and led to the creation of the
Unified City of Winnipeg
(Unicity) in 1972.
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Map of voting districts for Metro. 1960.
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