PROVINCE OF ONTARIO Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs Office of External Trade Relations
RE: Your Request for Interdependent Relationship Co-Signature (Ref: MB-MN-2026-001)
Dear Province of Manitoba,
Thank you for your correspondence dated January 16 2026 regarding co-signature on an adoption application for the State of Minnesota.
After review, we must inform you that:
- This request was directed to the Office of External Trade Relations. We handle trade. This appears to be a family matter.
- We have forwarded your request to the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs, Adoption Co-Signature Division. Please note this division may not exist.
- The Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs is currently occupied with trade enforcement coordination, supply chain management, and shelf inventory reconciliation activities across 680+ LCBO locations.
- Estimated response time: Unknown.
We understand Manitoba's enthusiasm for welcoming Minnesota into a cooperative family arrangement. Minnesota does seem very pleasant. We wish you the best in this matter and trust you will hear from the appropriate department when resources allow.
In the meantime, please do not call us. We will call you.
Regards,
Deputy Assistant to the Associate Undersecretary Office of External Trade Relations Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs Province of Ontario
cc: Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs (maybe) cc: Someone who handles adoptions (presumably) cc: File