The Manitoba government is unveiling designs for two new specialty licence plates to show its commitment to reconciliation and support of MMIWG2S issues.

Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance, made the announcement Wednesday.

The licence plates are being introduced following the passage of Bill 204, which received royal assent on May 30. The bill was introduced by Bernadette Smith, NDP MLA for Point Douglas and received unanimous support from all parties.

The two designs feature a red dress and a red handprint, symbols that were chosen as the result of community consultations that Smith conducted for and with MMIWG2S family members.

Each set of plates will cost $70, of which $30 will be directed to a charity in support of MMIWG2S families.

The specialty plates will be available for purchase this fall through Autopac agents across Manitoba.