Legislative Update – June 2

by Jhoanna Altasin | Jun 5, 2023 | Legislation

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

• 40 The Combative Sports Amendment Act
• 43 The Provincial Offences Amendment Act (2) – This Bill amends The Provincial Offences Act. It enables First Nations to have contraventions of their laws dealt with under The Provincial Offences Act, which allows charges to be laid using tickets and provides additional enforcement options to collect unpaid fines.

Passed

• 37 The Interim Appropriation Act, 2023
• 42 The Appropriation Act, 2023

Private Bills

Introduced

• 245 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Campaign Financing) – This Bill amends The Public Schools Act. Campaign financing rules are provided for candidates who seek office as school trustees.

2nd Reading

• 222 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Nutrition Programs)
• 227 The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act (Access to Washrooms for Delivery Persons)
• 229 The Farmers’ Markets Week Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)
• 231 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (2)
• 233 The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Act
• 235 The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act
• 239 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Application Fees and Deposits)
• 240 The Remembrance Day Amendment Act
• 241 The Mandatory Training for Provincial Employees (Systemic Racism and Human Rights) Act
• 242 The Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)
• 244 The Ducks Unlimited Canada Day Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)

For the status of all current bills click here.

Regulations

Legislative Update – May 3rd

by Jhoanna Altasin | May 3, 2023 | Legislation

News

The Manitoba government has appointed Judge Ryan Rolston as the new chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba. April 25, 2023 – “The Manitoba government has appointed Judge Ryan Rolston as chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. Rolston was called to the bar in 2000. Since being appointed to the bench, he has been a leader in the education of judges in Manitoba and nationally, having organized seminars as co-chair of the education committee and for the national education committee of the Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges. His appointment as a chief judge will come into effect in July for a non-renewable term of seven years.”

Fifth Session, 42nd Legislature

Government Bills

2nd Reading

• 7 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act
• 10 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act (Social Responsibility Fee Repealed)
• 21 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act
• 23 The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Amendment Act
• 29 The Life Leases Amendment Act
• 31 The Animal Care Amendment Act (2)
• 32 An Act respecting Child and Family Services (Indigenous Jurisdiction and Related Amendments)
• 36 The Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Amendment Act
• 38 The Builders’ Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment)

In Committee

• 2 The Official Time Amendment Act
• 6 The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act
• 8 The Off-Road Trails Safety and Maintenance Act
• 11 The Reducing Red Tape and Improving Services Act, 2023
• 12 The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2023
• 13 The Wildlife Amendment Act
• 15 The Court of King’s Bench Amendment Act
• 17 The Regulated Health Professions Amendment Act (2)
• 18 The Legislative Security Amendment Act
• 19 The Provincial Offences Amendment Act
• 24 The Wildfires Amendment Act
• 26 The Limitations Amendment and Public Officers Amendment Act
• 34 The Police Services Amendment Act
• 35 The Education Administration Amendment Act (Teacher Certification and Professional Conduct)
  • Amendment(s) adopted at Committee Stage

Private Bills

Introduced

• 237 The Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act – “This Bill amends The Advanced Education Administration Act to include Providence University College and Theological Seminary as a university dealt with under the Act. Providence University College and Theological Seminary is exempted from the guidelines for university tuition fees and student fees.”
• 238 The Personal Care Home Accountability Act (Various Acts Amended) – “This Bill amends The Health Services Insurance Act to enable family members of personal care home residents to establish family councils. Personal care home operators must provide support for the family councils.”
• 239 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Application Fees and Deposits) – “This Bill amends The Residential Tenancies Act to clarify that a landlord must not charge a prospective tenant any application fees. A landlord is also not permitted to require a tenant to pay a deposit before the landlord and tenant enter into a tenancy agreement. This Bill also amends The Health System Governance and Accountability Act and The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act to ensure that certain information on each personal care home is published on a government website,…”
• 240 The Remembrance Day Amendment Act – “This Bill amends The Remembrance Day Act to ensure that employees are entitled to wear a poppy in the workplace during the seven-day period leading up to and including Remembrance Day.”

2nd Reading

• 210 The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Leave for Miscarriage or Stillbirth)
• 215 The Non-Disclosure Agreements Act
• 218 An Act Respecting the Title “Associate Judge” (Various Acts Amended)
• 235 The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act

For the status of all current bills click here.

Regulations