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Legislative Update – November 25, 2024
News
- Reasons to Hope: Manitoba Government Presents Throne Speech November 19, 2024 – The Manitoba government was joined by members of the public and community leaders from around the province at the reading of the speech from the throne, which outlines what Manitobans can expect from their government, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.
- Manitoba Government Celebrates Restorative Justice Week November 18, 2024 – The Manitoba government has proclaimed Nov. 17 to 23 as Restorative Justice Week, highlighting the accomplishments and progress of restorative justice practices in the province, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature
Government Bills
Introduced
- Bill 1 An Act respecting the Administration of Oaths of Office/Loi sur la prestation des serments d’entrée en fonction
Private Bills
Introduced
- Bill 201 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Amendment Act (Expanding Liquor Retail)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la réglementation des alcools, des jeux et du cannabis et la Loi sur la Société manitobaine des alcools et des loteries (vente au détail d’une gamme élargie de boissons alcoolisées) – The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act and The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act are amended.
- Under a five-year pilot project, retail beer vendors, speciality wine stores and manufacturers are permitted to sell all types of liquor.
- Bill 202 The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act (Net-Metering Agreements)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’Hydro-Manitoba (ententes de facturation nette) – The Manitoba Hydro Act is amended to require Manitoba Hydro to enter into a net-metering agreement with a residential customer in certain circumstances.
- Under a net-metering agreement, a customer provides electricity generated by their solar photovoltaic system to Manitoba Hydro. Manitoba Hydro must award the customer credit, measured in kilowatt-hours, that is equal to the difference between the amount of electricity the customer produced and consumed in a billing period. The credit must be applied to the customer’s future bills.
- Manitoba Hydro must enter into a net-metering agreement in the following circumstances:
- a customer with an existing solar photovoltaic system that meets the Act’s requirements requests to enter into such an agreement;
- a customer requests approval of a proposed solar photovoltaic system and, within six months after the approval, installs the system as proposed.
- Bill 203 The Earlier Screening for Breast Cancer Act/Loi sur l’abaissement du seuil d’admissibilité au dépistage systématique du cancer du sein – The Earlier Screening for Breast Cancer Act requires the minister to develop and implement a plan to lower the initial eligibility age for routine breast cancer screening services without a referral from 50 years to 40 years by no later than December 31, 2026.
- The minister must report annually on the status of the plan, including the number of screening mammograms performed.
For the status of all current bills click here.
Regulations
| Number | Title | Registered | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118/2024 | Lands Withdrawn from Prospecting Orders, amendment | 19 November, 2024 | 20 November, 2024 |
Legislative Update – November 19, 2024
News
- Second Session of the 43rd Manitoba Legislature to Open Tuesday, Nov. 19 With Speech from the Throne November 18, 2024 -“The second session of the 43rd Manitoba legislature is expected to open at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 with the reading of the speech from the throne by Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville.”
- Manitoba Government Appoints Deputy Ministers to New and Refocused Portfolios November 14, 2024 – “The Manitoba government has appointed new deputy ministers to support executive council in new and refocused government departments, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.”
- Manitoba Government Unveils New Public Safety Strategy November 14, 2024 – “The Manitoba government has unveiled the new Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy, creating a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.”
- Refreshed Manitoba Cabinet Moving Forward for a Hopeful Future November 13, 2024 – “One year into government, Manitoba’s Executive Council will welcome new ministers with refreshed portfolios and an entirely new department focused on bringing Manitoba into the future of technology and innovation, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “
- Speech From the Throne to be Delivered November 19 November 12, 2024 – “The Manitoba government will unveil its plans for the year ahead in a speech from the throne to be delivered Nov. 19, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.”
- Manitoba Government Supporting Winnipeg Police Service Initiatives to Help Fight Crime and the Root Causes of Crime November 12, 2024 – “The Manitoba government is supporting a wide variety of initiatives aimed at keeping Winnipeggers safe and enhancing officer safety by providing the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) with $647,000 from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today. “
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
First Session, Forty-Third Legislature
Government Bills
Passed
- Bill 7 The Public Sector Construction Projects (Tendering) Repeal Act/Loi abrogeant la Loi sur les projets de construction dans le secteur public (appels d’offres) SM 2024, c. 31
- Bill 9 The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act/Loi modifiant le Code des normes d’emploi SM 2024, c. 32
- Bill 16 The Regulatory Accountability Reporting Act and Amendments to the Statutes and Regulations Act/Loi sur la remise de rapports relativement à la responsabilisation en matière de réglementation et modification de la Loi sur les textes législatifs et réglementaires SM 2024, c. 33
- Bill 21 The Public Schools Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les écoles publique SM 2024, c. 34
- Bill 37 The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2024/Loi d’exécution du budget de 2024 et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière de fiscalité SM 2024, c. 35
- Bill 38 An Act Respecting Child and Family Services (Indigenous Jurisdiction and Other Amendments)/Loi concernant les services à l’enfant et à la famille (champ de compétence autochtone et autres modifications) SM 2024, c. 36
- Bill 39 The Long-Bladed Weapon Control Act/Loi sur la réglementation des armes à lame longue SM 2024, c. 37
- Bill 43 The Appropriation Act, 2024/Loi de 2024 portant affectation de crédit SM 2024, c. 30
Not Proceeded With
- Bill 40 The City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment and Planning Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Charte de la ville de Winnipeg et la Loi sur l’aménagement du territoire
- Bill 41 The Provincial Court Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Cour provinciale
- Bill 42 The Planning Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’aménagement du territoire
Private Bills
Passed
- Bill 217 The Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)/Loi sur la Semaine de sensibilisation à la santé mentale des hommes (modification de la Loi sur les journées, les semaines et les mois commémoratifs) SM 2024, c. 38
Not Proceeded With
For the status of all current bills click here.
Proclamations
- SM 2023, c. 30: The Builders’ Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment)
- (section 1, 14 to 16 and 18) – comes into force November 14, 2024.
- (section 2, section 13 except insofar as it enacts sections 80 to 103 and 105 to 123) – comes into force November 15, 2024
- (all remaining provisions that are not yet in force) – comes into force April 1, 2025.
- SM 2024, c. 18: The Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Amendment Act (whole act) – comes into force November 15, 2024.
Regulations
| Number | Title | Registered | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114/2024 | Turkey Quota Order, amendment | 6 November 2024 | 7 November 2024 |
| 115/2024 | Driver Licensing Regulation, amendment | 8 November 2024 | 8 November 2024 |
| 116/2024 | Identification Card Regulation, amendment | 8 November 2024 | 8 November 2024 |
| 117/2024 | Agency Mandates Regulation, amendment | 8 November 2024 | 8 November 2024 |
Legislative Update – November 8, 2024
News
- Statement From Premier Wab Kinew on the Passing of Former Senator Murray Sinclair November 4, 2024 – Murray Sinclair was a great Canadian, a great Manitoban, a great Anishinaabe. His career stands as a legacy of public service and a deep commitment to truth, fairness and dignity for all people.
- Manitoba Government Grants Capital Region Municipalities the Freedom to Choose November 4, 2024 – The Manitoba government is announcing further changes to the Planning Act that would give municipalities the option not to join Plan 20-50 for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced today.
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
First Session, Forty-Third Legislature
Government Bills
Introduced
- Bill 40 The City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment and Planning Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Charte de la ville de Winnipeg et la Loi sur l’aménagement du territoire – The City of Winnipeg Charter and The Planning Act provide that the Municipal Board must hold a hearing on a proposed zoning by-law if a sufficient number of people object to the by-law.
- The City of Winnipeg Charter is amended to increase the sufficient number of objections from at least 25 to at least 300.
- The Planning Act is amended to increase the sufficient number of objections from at least 25 to at least
- 300, for a municipality or planning district with a population of at least 6,000; or
- the greater of 100 or 5% of the population, for a municipality or planning district with a population of fewer than 6,000.
- In addition, each Act currently provides that the Municipal Board must hold a hearing when objections to a zoning by-law affecting a particular parcel of land are received from at least 50% of the land owners within 100 metres from the parcel. The provisions are repealed.
- Bill 41 The Provincial Court Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Cour provinciale – The Provincial Court Act is amended to expand the subjects of continuing education for provincial court judges. Subjects are to include intimate partner violence, coercive control in intimate partner and family relationships and the experiences of Indigenous persons and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
- To be eligible for appointment as a judicial justice of the peace, a candidate must agree to participate in continuing education on a number of specified subjects.
- Funding for continuing education seminars established by the Chief Judge does not lapse.
- Bill 42 The Planning Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’aménagement du territoire – The Planning Act is amended to enable a municipality to withdraw from the Capital Planning Region.
- The date for completing the initial regional plan for the Capital Planning Region is extended.
- The obligations concerning drinking water and wastewater management plans for municipalities within the capital region are continued and are no longer dependent on membership in the Capital Planning Region.
- Related amendments are made in respect to other planning regions that may be established in the future.
In Committee
- Bill 37 The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2024/Loi d’exécution du budget de 2024 et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière de fiscalité
- Bill 38 An Act Respecting Child and Family Services (Indigenous Jurisdiction and Other Amendments)/Loi concernant les services à l’enfant et à la famille (champ de compétence autochtone et autres modifications)
- Bill 39 The Long-Bladed Weapon Control Act/Loi sur la réglementation des armes à lame longue
Private Bills
Introduced
- Bill 223 The Indigenous Veterans Day Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)/Loi sur la Journée des anciens combattants autochtones (modification de la Loi sur les journées, les semaines et les mois commémoratifs)) – The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act is amended to proclaim November 8 of each year as Indigenous Veterans Day.
2nd Reading
- Bill 214 The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act (Net-Metering Agreements)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’Hydro-Manitoba (ententes de facturation nette) – DEFEATED
In Committee
For the status of all current bills click here.
Regulations
| Number | Title | Registered | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109/2024 | Teaching Certificates and Qualifications Regulation, amendment | 24 October 2024 | 24 October 2024 |
| 110/2024 | Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation, amendment | 1 November 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
| 111/2024 | Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Regulation, amendment | 1 November 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
| 112/2024 | Local Urban Districts Regulation, amendment | 1 November 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
| 113/2024 | Builders’ Liens (Prompt Payment) Regulation | 1 November 2024 | 1 November 2024 |
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