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)

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Regulations