Legislative Update – May 15, 2026

by Melissa Ritz | May 15, 2026 | Bill Status, Legislation, Orders In Council

News

May 8, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests an Additional $500,000 in Manitoba Children’s Museum

May 8, 2026. News Release. Province Encourages Eligible Manitobans to Access Hepatitis A Vaccine

May 8, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Honours Highest-Achieving Apprentices

May 11, 2026. News Release. Premier, India’s High Commissioner to Canada Discuss Trade and Economic Opportunities Through Port of Churchill

May 12, 2026. News Release. Construction Begins on Provincial Trunk Highway 100 and Provincial Trunk Highway 3 Interchange

May 12, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Appoints Noni Classen as New Commissioner of Teacher Professional Conduct

May 12, 2026. News Release. Premier Kinew Meets with TC Energy’s Leadership and Indigenous Advisory Council: New Manitoba Crown-Indigenous Corporation Key to the Success of Churchill Plus: Kinew

May 13, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Expands French-Language Nursing Education – The Manitoba government is strengthening its commitment to health-care staffing and bilingual health-care delivery by creating 30 additional seats, bringing the total to 75 seats in the French‑language bachelor of nursing program at the Université de Saint‑Boniface (USB).

May 14, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests in Westman Health-Care Workforce with New Paramedic Training Seats, New Child-Care Spaces at the Brandon Regional Health-Care Centre

May 14, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Supports Heart and Stroke Care – The Manitoba government is continuing its partnership with Heart and Stroke Manitoba with $150,000 in funding to support public education on stroke awareness through the FAST Signs of Stroke campaign and women’s heart health initiatives, as well as an additional $25,000 to support the new Women’s Heart Care Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced today.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

• Bill 53. The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026/Loi d’exécution du budget de 2026 et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière de fiscalité – This Bill implements various tax and other measures announced in the 2026 Manitoba Budget. Additional amendments implement and support the summary budget and make various amendments to tax legislation.

In Committee

• Bill 6. The Sign Languages Recognition Act
• Bill 11. The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Sick Notes for Employee Absences)
• Bill 16. The Mental Health Amendment Act
• Bill 18. The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment Act (Strengthening Enforcement)
• Bill 19. The Animal Care Amendment Act
• Bill 29. The University of Winnipeg Amendment Act
• Bill 33. The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act
• Bill 35. The Adult Learning Centres Amendment Act
• Bill 36. The Child and Family Services Amendment Act
• Bill 41. The Promoting Inclusion in Amateur Sport Act

Private Members – Private Bills

In Committee

• Bill 300. The Winnipeg Foundation Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Fondation dénommée « The Winnipeg Foundation » – The Winnipeg Foundation Act is amended. The mayor of the City of Winnipeg is no longer required to be a member of the board of directors of the Foundation. Audit information about the Foundation’s financial statements must be published on its website. Currently, information respecting the audit must be published in a newspaper and copies of the auditor’s report must be provided on request.
• Bill 301. The Westminster United Church Foundation Incorporation Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi constituant en corporation la « Westminster United Church Foundation » – The Westminster United Church Foundation Incorporation Act is amended. If the immediate past Chair position is vacant, the Vice-Chair of the General Board of Westminster United Church is to serve on the board of trustees. In addition, the Foundation’s assets are to be distributed to registered charities as determined by the board of trustees if the Foundation is dissolved.

For the status of all current bills click here.

Regulations

Orders in Council

Education and Early Childhood Learning

• Education Administration Act (May 6, 2026) – Naomi (Noni) Classen is appointed as Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) under The Education Administration Act on a full time basis, commencing on May 18, 2026 and expiring on May 17, 2031, unless sooner revoked.

Environment and Climate Change

• Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Michael Barkman is temporarily appointed to the position of Director of Ministerial Affairs.

Finance

• Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Marie Rioux is appointed to the position of Policy Manager.

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

• Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Christopher Webb is appointed to the position of Policy Manager.

Justice and Attorney General

• Court of King’s Bench Act (May 6, 2026) – The Honourable Mr. Justice Amiram Y. Kotler shall reside in, or in the vicinity of, the Winnipeg Judicial Centre.
• Court of Appeal Act (May 6, 2026) – The appointment of Jonalyn Espero, of Winnipeg, in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 4/2026 is rescinded. Jonalyn Espero, of Winnipeg, is appointed as deputy registrar of the Court of Appeal with an effective start date of November 17, 2025.
• Human Rights Code (May 6, 2026) – When this Order is in effect, the Commission will consist of the following members: John Burchill (Chairperson), Michael Reader (Vice Chairperson), Daphne Comegan, Humaira Jaleel, Cecil Sveinson, David Kron, Matthew Haydey, Angie Conrad.
• Provincial Offences Act (May 6, 2026) – Regulation 39/2026 is made.
• Statutes & Regulations Act (May 6, 2026) – The temporary appointment of Philip Samyn to the position of Chief Legislative Counsel and Assistant Deputy Minister, Manitoba Justice is approved.
• Statutes & Regulations Act (May 6, 2026) – Peter Ward is appointed as Registrar of Regulations. Philip Samyn, Jacqueline Boily and Patricia Doyle are designated as Deputy Registrars of Regulations. The designations of Sean Boyd, Glenn Joynt, Christina Wasyliw, Liam Black, Stephen Porco, Joshua Fineblit and Jonathan Katz as Deputy Registrars of Regulations are confirmed. The appointment of Philip Samyn as Registrar of Regulations and the appointment of Peter Ward as a Deputy Registrar of Regulations are revoked.

Municipal and Northern Relations

• Municipal Act (May 6, 2026) – Randi Salamanowicz (the “Administrator”) is appointed as administrator for the Town of Winnipeg Beach. The appointment of Randi Salamanowicz as administrator for the Town of Winnipeg Beach is revoked at 12 noon on July 25, 2026.

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

• Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Madeline Blais is appointed to the position of Executive Assistant.

President of the Executive Council

• Statutes & Regulations Act (May 6, 2026) – Philip Samyn is appointed as the Acting Secretary to the Statutes and Regulations Review Board.

Public Service Delivery

• Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act (May 6, 2026) – Jacqueline Freedman is appointed as Chief Commissioner of the Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission. Laura Diamond is appointed as a Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Commission. Dr. Robert Diamond, Corrine Thompson Bobrowich, Kerissa Cymbaluk, Dr. Carolyn Weiss and Antoine Hacault are each re-appointed as Commissioners of the Commission. Jason Gisser, Premal Patel-David and Brian Sharpe are each appointed as a Commissioner of the Commission. Pamela Reilly is appointed as a Commissioner of the Commission.

Orders in Council

Legislative Update – May 8, 2026

by Melissa Ritz | May 8, 2026 | Bill Status, Legislation, Orders In Council

News

May 1, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Announces Expansion of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibody Program to All Infants

May 1, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Cracks Down on Impaired Drivers – The Manitoba government has enacted new restrictions for drivers convicted of impaired operation related offences causing or resulting in bodily harm or death, which prohibit them from driving with any alcohol in their blood, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.

May 4, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government on Track for Lowest Deficit-to-GDP Ratio in Canada

May 4, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Advances $3-Billion Investment in Westman Energy Production – The proposed 750‑megawatt (MW) dual‑fuel combustion turbine facility in Brandon has formally been referred to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for independent review and recommendations, Finance Minister Adrien Sala, minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro, announced today.

May 5, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Invests $15 Million to Transform Historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre into a Performing Arts Centre

May 6, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government to Accelerate Clean Technology with $3.75-Million Foresight Canada Partnership

May 6, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Opens Applications for Orange Shirt Day Fund

May 6, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Opens Nominations For 2026 Mosaic Awards

May 7, 2026. News Release. Province Declares a Public Health Emergency to Combat the Spread of HIV

May 7, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Introduces Budget Implementation Bill That Would Remove Provincial Sales Tax from Groceries

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

In Committee

• Bill 8. The Long-Bladed Weapon Control Amendment Act
• Bill 9. The Street Weapons Control Act
• Bill 26. The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Eliminating Mandatory Overtime for Nurses)
• Bill 27. The Declaration of Principles for Patient Health Care Act and Amendments to The Health System Governance and Accountability Act
• Bill 28. The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Nurse-to-Patient Ratios)
• Bill 32. The Improving Access to Breast Cancer Screening Act
• Bill 34. The Interprovincial Subpoena Amendment Act
• Bill 38. The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba School Boards Association Amendment Act (with Amendments)
• Bill 40. The Elections Amendment Act
• Bill 42. The Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act
• Bill 44. The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2026

Third Reading

• Bill 2. The Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Amendment Act
• Bill 10. The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Attachment Leave for Adoption and Surrogacy)
• Bill 14. The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Amendment Act
• Bill 17. The Adult Abuse Registry Amendment Act
• Bill 20. The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act
• Bill 23. The Advocate for Children and Youth Amendment Act
• Bill 30. The Intimate Partner Violence Death Review Committee Act
• Bill 39. The Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Amendment Act
• Bill 46. The Securities Amendment Act
• Bill 48. The Real Property Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Land Conveyed for Public Purposes)
• Bill 49. The Business Practices Amendment Act
• Bill 51. The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act

For the status of all current bills click here.

Regulations

Orders in Council

Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro

• Manitoba Hydro Act (27 April 2026) – The proposed development of a 750 megawatt dual-fuel combustion turbine generation facility by Manitoba Hydro submitted to the Minister responsible for The Manitoba Hydro Act on February 24, 2026 is referred to The Public Utilities Board as the regulator for its review and recommendations regarding the need for, or alternatives to, the proposed development of a major new facility.

Orders in Council