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News Release Manitoba Government Enacts Prompt Payment Regulations April 29, 2025 – The Manitoba government’s prompt payment regulation, which facilitates the timely flow of construction payments, has come into force as of April 1, Public Service Delivery Minister Mintu Sandhu announced today. 

News Release Premier Delivers Statement in the House in Cree in Honour of Jordan River Anderson May 8, 2025 – The Manitoba government is recognizing Spirit Bear Day and honouring the memory of Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation who was born with complex medical needs and spent his entire short life in hospital because governments could not agree on who should pay for his home health care, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

In Committee

Bill 7 The Human Tissue Gift Amendment Act

Bill 9 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act (2)

Bill 13 The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2025

Bill 21 The Protecting Youth in Sports Act

Bill 24 The Workers Compensation Amendment Act

Bill 29 The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act

Bill 32 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Measures to Address Unlawful Activities)

Bill 33 The Public Health Amendment Act

Bill 34 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Motor Carrier Enforcement)

Bill 35 The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

Bill 36 The Drivers and Vehicles Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act

Bill 38 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Traffic Safety Measures)

Bill 41 The Reporting of Supports for Child Survivors of Sexual Assault (Trained Health Professionals and Evidence Collection Kits) Amendment Act

Bill 43 The Human Rights Code Amendment Act

Bill 44 The Matriarch Circle Act and Amendments to The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act (Ribbon Skirt Day)

Concurrence and 3rd Reading

Bill 17 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Nutrition Equality for Lasting Learning Outcomes)

Bill 31 The Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act (Various Acts Amended)

Private Members’ – Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 216 The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Plebiscite Before Permanent Emergency Room Closure) – Amendments are made to The Health System Governance and Accountability Act.

  • A health authority may permanently close an emergency room in a hospital or health centre only if it is approved in a plebiscite by the residents of the health region who may be impacted by the closure.
  • A consequential amendment is made to The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act.

Bill 217 The Energy Efficiency Disclosure ActThe Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act is established.

  • The owners of a specified type of property listed for sale or rent must provide an energy efficiency report for their property to prospective owners or tenants. The report provides information about the energy efficiency of the property and an estimate of the annual energy costs for the property.
  • In addition, a real estate listing for a property that is subject to the Act must include the property’s energy efficiency score, which is based on a rating system specified by regulation.

2nd Reading

Bill 232 The Victims of Impaired Drivers Commemoration Day Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
34/2025Manitoba Labour Board Rules of Procedure, amendment29 April, 202529 April, 2025
35/2025Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits Regulation, amendment1 May, 20251 May, 2025
Manitoba Regulations

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