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News Release Manitoba Legislative Session Resumes with Focus on Health Care, Affordability and Public Safety
October 1, 2025 – The Manitoba government is committed to ensuring Manitobans feel safe in their communities, government house leader Nahanni Fontaine announced today as the second session of the 43rd legislature continues.
News Release Manitoba Government Introduces Bill That Would Respond to Meth Crisis, Reduce Pressure on Emergency Rooms and Keep Public Safe
October 2, 2025 – The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would address the growing meth crisis across the province, giving police and health-care professionals more options to offer treatment immediately to people intoxicated on drugs in a safe space that protects the public, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature
Government Bills
Introduced
Bill 48 The Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act – The Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act replaces The Intoxicated Persons Detention Act.
- An intoxicated person in a public place who poses a danger or is causing a disturbance may be detained by the police or a designated officer and held at a detention location or protective care centre.
- A person cannot be detained for more than 24 hours except if they are at a protective care centre. While at the centre, they can be detained for up to 72 hours and, if they continue to be intoxicated after 24 hours of detention, they must be assessed by a health care professional.
- The person must be released before the detention period expires if they are no longer intoxicated or if someone takes responsibility for their care.
- While the person is detained at a protective care centre, a health professional may require that the person be taken for an involuntary medical examination. A person may also be allowed to voluntarily remain in a protective care centre to receive care or services once they are no longer intoxicated.
2nd Hearing
Bill 8 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act
Bill 12 The Housing and Renewal Corporation Amendment Act
Bill 23 The Public Interest Expression Defence Act
Bill 30 The Election Financing Amendment and Elections Amendment Act
Private Members’ – Public Bills
Defeated
Bill 224 The Budget Bill Public Accountability Act
Proclamations
| Chapter | Title (provisions) | Date in force | Date signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 2023, c. 42 | The Personal Care Home Accountability Act (Various Acts Amended (whole act) | 1 August, 2025 | 16 July, 2025 |
| SM 2015, c. 17 | The Technical Safety Act (various sections and clauses) | 1 September, 2025 | 10 September, 2025 |
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