Legislative Update – March 19, 2024

News

First Session, 43rd Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

Private Bills

Introduced

2nd Reading

For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
1/2024Speed Timing Devices Regulation, amendment5 Jan. 20245 Jan. 2024
2/2024Winnipeg Police Service Special Constables Additional Powers Regulation, amendment5 Jan. 20245 Jan. 2024
3/2024Lands Withdrawn from Prospecting Orders, amendment5 Jan. 20245 Jan. 2024
4/2024Court of King’s Bench Rules, amendment23 Jan. 202424 Jan. 2024
5/2024Community Safety Officers Regulation, amendment15 Feb. 202415 Feb. 2024
6/2024First Nation Safety Officers Regulation, amendment15 Feb. 202415 Feb. 2024
7/2024General Hunting Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
8/2024Moose Conservation Closure Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
9/2024Hunting Dogs Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
10/2024Captive Wild Animal Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
11/2024Hunting Guides Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
12/2024Miscellaneous Licences and Permits Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
13/2024Exotic Wildlife Regulation, amendment5 Mar. 20246 Mar. 2024
14/2024Wildlife Fees Regulation, amendment8 Mar. 20248 Mar. 2024
15/2024General Hunting Regulation, amendment14 Mar. 202415 Mar. 2024
16/2024Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits Regulation, amendment14 Mar. 202415 Mar. 2024
17/2024Vehicle Use in Hunting Regulation, amendment14 Mar. 202415 Mar. 2024
18/2024Watershed Districts Regulation, amendment15 Mar. 202418 Mar. 2024

Holiday Closure

The library will be closed from December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024. We will return to our regular office hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Happy holidays everyone!

-The Manitoba Law Library team


Library Closure

Please be advised that there will be a swearing-in ceremony for The Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, Chief Justice of Manitoba on Friday, Sept 29, 2023. The library will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  After hours service for the legal profession can resume at 5:00 p.m.

Please note other upcoming closures:

  • Monday, October 2 – Truth and Reconciliation Day (Courthouse closed)
  • Thursday, October 19 – Swearing in Ceremony
  • Friday, October 27 – Swearing in Ceremony

The Law Library Hub is Back from Hiatus!

Do you have a client looking for assistance and need somewhere to direct them?  


The Law Library Hub is here to help.

The Law Library Hub is a free, appointment-based resource that offers legal information in the areas of civil and family law for those unfamiliar with the legal system or that need help getting started.

Our Civil Law appointments can help with common disputes between people or organizations. We can assist those dealing with:

        • Small Claims
        • Property Disputes
        • Personal Injury claims
        • Breach of Contract, such as unpaid bills
        • Issues between Tenants and Landlords
        • Estate matters such as Probating a Will.

Family Law appointments cover issues between spouses or common-law partners, or child care matters. These include:

        • Divorce or Separation
        • Division of Property
        • Child Support

Appointments are available in person at the Great Library in the Winnipeg Law Courts Complex or via video conference.

If you would like more information about how the Law Library Hub can help, email library@lawsociety.mb.ca or call 204-945-1958.

Legislative Update – June 2

News

The House adjourned June 1, 2023.

Amendments to the Provincial Offences Act plans to improve and streamline enforcement of First Nations laws and bylaws. May 23, 2023 – “Proposed changes would allow First Nations to enforce bylaws and gather fine revenue through a simplified process, which would allow charges to be laid using tickets. The changes would also provide additional enforcement options for First Nations to collect unpaid fines.”

Manitoba government announces new Judicial Justice of the Peace, Monique J.M. Maynard, appointed to provincial court. May 30, 2023 – “Maynard was selected from a list of candidates by a committee chaired by Chief Judge Margaret Wiebe in accordance with provisions of the Provincial Court Act. She will replace retired judicial justice of the peace Boyd Lischenski.”


Fifth Session, 42nd Legislature

Government Bills

In Committee

  • 41 The Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act – This Bill amends The Occupiers’ Liability Act. Notice of a personal injury claim related to snow or ice on private property must be given within 60 days after the injury occurred. The notice must be given to an occupier of the property or a contractor engaged to remove snow or ice on the property. Notice given to one of them is notice to everyone who may be subject to the claim. The 60-day notice period does not apply in cases of injuries resulting in death or if a court determines that there was a reasonable excuse for failing to comply and that the failure does not prejudice the defendant.

2nd Reading

Passed

Private Bills

Introduced

2nd Reading


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
41/2023Complaint Form Regulation, repeal15 May 202315 May 2023
42/2023Exemption (Child and Family Services) Regulation, amendment17 May 202317 May 2023
43/2023Critical Incident Reporting Regulation, amendment19 May 202319 May 2023
44/2023Serious Injury Reporting Regulation19 May 202319 May 2023
45/2023Practice of Registered Nursing Regulation, amendment19 May 202319 May 2023
46/2023Park Reserves Designation Regulation, amendment19 May 202319 May 2023
47/2023Electronic Documents under Designated Laws Regulation, amendment19 May 202319 May 2023
48/2023Victims’ Rights Regulation, amendment23 May 202323 May 2023
49/2023Aquatic Invasive Species Regulation, amendment25 May 202325 May 2023
50/2023Family Law Regulation26 May 202326 May 2023
51/2023Support Enforcement Regulation26 May 202326 May 2023
52/2023Manitoba Child Support Guidelines Regulation26 May 202326 May 2023
53/2023Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders Regulation, amendment26 May 202326 May 2023
54/2023Child Support Service Regulation, amendment26 May 202326 May 2023
55/2023Prosthetic, Orthotic and other Medical Devices Insurance Regulation, amendment26 May 202326 May 2023

The library will be closed on Good Friday, March 29.
The courthouse will be closed on Monday, April 1 but the library will be open for remote requests.