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 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.
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.
April 28, 2026. News Release.Manitoba Government Commemorates Day of Mourning – On the International Day of Mourning, the Manitoba government is reflecting on the 14 Manitobans who died from injuries and illnesses they suffered at work this past year, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino said today.
April 29, 2026. News Release.Manitoba Government Honours the Work of Early Childhood Educators – The Manitoba government is seeking nominations for the Manitoba Early Childhood Educator Awards of Excellence, recognizing the outstanding contributions of early childhood educators (ECEs) across the province, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. For more information about the Early Childhood Educator Awards of Excellence, eligibility criteria or the nomination process, visit www.manitoba.ca/eceawards.
Public Service Act (April 22, 2026) – Raina Loxley is appointed to the position of Special Advisor to the Minister.
Justice and Attorney General
Court of King’s Bench Act (April 22, 2026) – The Honourable Madam Justice Elissa A.B. Neville shall reside in, or in the vicinity of, the Winnipeg Judicial Centre.
Court of King’s Bench Act (April 22, 2026) – The Honourable Mr. Justice Jonathan M. Woolley shall reside in, or in the vicinity of, the Winnipeg Judicial Centre.
Human Rights Code (April 22, 2026) – Brad Favel is appointed as a member of the Manitoba Human Rights Adjudication Panel for a three-year term; the appointment of Maureen Morrison is revoked.
Provincial Court Act (April 22, 2026) – Jean Friesen is appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointment Committee; the appointment of Sherwood Armbruster as a member of the Committee is revoked.
Efficiency Manitoba Act (April 22, 2026) – Stewart Hill, Dudley Thompson and Chantel Henderson are reappointed as directors of the Board of Efficiency Manitoba Inc.; the appointment of John (Jack) Winram is revoked.
Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro Act (April 22, 2026) – Daniel Vandal and Angela Mathieson are appointed as members of the board of Manitoba Hydro; Nicole Chabot is re-appointed as a member of the board; Nicole Chabot is designated as the vice-chair of the board.
Minister responsible for The Workers Compensation Board
Workers Compensation Act (April 22, 2026) – Orvie Dingwall is appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of The Workers Compensation Board representative of workers; the appointment of Marie Buchan as a member of the Board of the WCB is revoked.
President of the Executive Council
Public Service Act (April 22, 2026) – Raymond Berthelette is appointed to the position of Outreach Coordinator.
April 22, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Celebrates Earth Day – The Manitoba government is celebrating Earth Day this year by announcing $770,000 for two Manitoba-based climate organizations and a rural transportation expansion, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today at the Manitoba Legislative Building during a celebratory event.
April 23, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Welcomes Francophone Delegation – The Manitoba government is honoured to welcome 15 ambassadors and diplomats from the Groupe d’Ambassadrices et d’Ambassadeurs francophones d’Ottawa (GAF), which represents more than 50 member states of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard, minister responsible for francophone affairs, announced today.
April 10, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Adds Nearly 11,000 New Jobs in March Manitoba’s employment growth outpaced the national average in March, reflecting broad-based strength across the provincial economy and continued confidence in Manitoba’s labour market.
April 10, 2026. News Release. Hot Water Required at Large Construction Sites The Manitoba government is taking action to strengthen workplace health by requiring hot water for handwashing at larger construction sites, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced today. […] The new requirements will come into effect April 1, 2027, giving employers time to prepare and transition.
April 11, 2026. News Release.Province Updates 2026 Spring Flood Outlook Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is updating its 2026 spring flood outlook, indicating increased flood risk in the Interlake region including the Icelandic River and Fisher River basin, as well as an elevated risk of overland flooding in the Parkland region. Flood risk remains moderate to low elsewhere in the province.
April 13, 2026. Media Bulletin. Standing Hearing for Inquest into Deaths of Patrick Eaglestick, Farron Rowan, Melvis Owen, Adrian Young and Curt Harper Before the inquest begins, the Judge will decide who can participate in the process and question witnesses. Individuals and groups may make an application to be granted standing and participate in the inquest. Those interested in applying for standing should contact Aaron Braun, inquest counsel, at (204) 982-4414 or abraun@sccmlaw.ca by May 20, 2026. The standing hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on June 3, 2026, in courtroom 402 at the Manitoba Law Courts Complex, 408 York Ave., Winnipeg.
April 13, 2026. News Release. Premier Welcomes Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton to Manitoba The Manitoba government, through the Department of Innovation and New Technology, is studying the recommendations in a report produced by the Innovation and Productivity Task Force. The report offers guidance on building an independent, value-added economy to the benefit of all Manitobans.
April 16, 2026. News Release.Manitoba Government Creates Nearly 1,900 Jobs for Young Manitobans Non-profit organizations, education authorities, Northern Affairs Community Councils and municipal governments are awarded the Urban/Hometown Green Team grants to hire youth between the ages of 15 and 29 to work on community projects between May and September. For more information on the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, visit gov.mb.ca/grants/.
Public Service Act (April 8, 2026) – Fanaye Humes is appointed to the position of Executive Assistant
Education and Early Childhood Learning
Education Administration Act (April 8, 2026) – Order in Council 297/2024 appointing Bobbi Taillefer as Commissioner under The Education Administration Act is revoked.
Finance
Public Service Act (April 8, 2026) – Bradford Gyselman is appointed to the position of Graphic Designer.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care
Hearing Aid Act (April 8, 2026) – Justyn Pisa of Winnipeg is designated as a member and as chair of The Hearing Aid Board.
Labour Relations Act (April 8, 2026) – Krista Klassen is appointed as a part-time Vice-Chairperson and member of the Manitoba Labour Board
President of the Executive Council
Executive Government Organization Act (April 9, 2026) – The MMIWG2S+ and Gender-Based Violence Committee of Cabinet is continued consisting of Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Chairperson, Honourable Bernadette Smith, Vice-Chairperson, Honourable Matt Wiebe, Honourable Ian Bushie, Billie-Jo Marie Cross, MLA, Logan Jax Oxenham, MLA
Public Service Delivery
Public Service Act (April 8, 2026) – Keri Ranson is appointed to the position of Public Guardian and Trustee
April 1, 2026. Media Bulletin. Provincial Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.40 on Oct. 1 Manitoba Labour and Immigration is notifying Manitobans the provincial minimum wage will increase by 40 cents to $16.40, effective Oct. 1.
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature
Private Members’ Bills
Introduced
Bill 234The Registered Landscape Architects Act/Loi sur les architectes paysagistes – The Registered Landscape Architects Act is established to provide self-governing authority for and title protection to landscape architects. The Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects becomes the profession’s regulatory body and a governing council is established with public representatives. Only registered members can use the title “Registered Landscape Architect”. A process is created for complaints against and discipline of members.
The Building and Electrical Permitting Improvement Act (Various Acts Amended and Permit Dispute Resolution Act Enacted) Schedule C — The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act (whole act)
Financial Admin Act, Appropriation Act, MB Dev. Corp. Act (March 18, 2026) – The Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation requests that Manitoba make a loan to JasperVOCAL Inc. in the amount of $475,000. The Loan is to be administered by MDC, as agent for Manitoba.
Finance
Securities Act (March 25, 2026) – Douglas Brown is appointed as a member and designated as Chair of the Commission.
Health, Seniors, and Long Term Care
Public Service Act (March 25, 2026) – Selam Beyene is appointed to the position of Executive Assistant.
Housing, Addictions and Homelessness
Public Service Act (March 25, 2026) – Keigan Buckley is appointed to the position of Press Secretary.
Innovation and New Technology
Research Manitoba Act (March 18, 2026) – The board of directors of Research Manitoba is appointed for 2026-2027.
Justice and Attorney General
Provincial Court Act (March 18, 2026) – The following persons are appointed as staff justice of the peace in and for the Province of Manitoba: Gena May Francisco, of Mitchell; Cheryl Koss, of Winnipeg; and Chantell Vaillancourt-Ducharme, of The Pas. The appointment of Oluwagbemisola Onigbogi as staff justice of the peace in and for the Province of Manitoba is revoked.
Justice
Public Service Act (March 18, 2026) – Hannah Janzen is appointed to the position of Special Assistant.
Provincial Court Act (March 25, 2026) – A. Blair Graham, K.C., is appointed as a member and chairperson of the Judicial Compensation Committee. Bernice Bowley and Kris Dangerfield are appointed as members of the committee.
Minister responsible for the Manitoba Public Service Act
Public Service Act (March 18, 2026) – The Minister responsible for the Manitoba Public Service is authorized to enter into a collective agreement, inclusive of a pay plan, on behalf of the government, with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2153 respecting Family Support Workers and Emergency Placement Resources who are employed primarily with the Department of Families.
Crown Lands Act (March 24, 2026) – The administration and control of all interests held by His Majesty the King in right of Manitoba, […] is transferred to His Majesty the King in right of Canada: Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Swan River Phase 3 Indian Reserve In the Province of Manitoba.
Crown Lands Act (March 24, 2026) – The following Crown (Manitoba) land (“Land”) is set aside as an area to enable the Government of Canada (“Canada”) to fulfil a portion of its obligations to the Bunibonibee Cree Nation under the adhesion to Treaty No. 5:
Trout Falls Site 15-02 and now named Nahmakos Pahwestik Indian Reserve In the Province of Manitoba
Wipanipanis Portage Site 20-02 and now named Wapinapanis Indian Reserve In the Province of Manitoba
Crown Lands Act (March 24, 2026) – The following Crown (Manitoba) land (“Land”) is set aside as an area to enable the Government of Canada (“Canada”) to fulfil a portion of its obligations to the Norway House Cree Nation under the adhesion to Treaty No. 5: Lebrix Lake A In the Province of Manitoba
Crown Lands Act (March 24, 2026) – The following Crown (Manitoba) land (“Land”) is set aside as an area to enable the Government of Canada (“Canada”) to fulfil a portion of its obligations to the Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation under the adhesion to Treaty No. 4: Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation Mistikoskak Sipihk Reserve In the Province of Manitoba
Crown Lands Act (March 24, 2026) – The administration and control of all interests held by His Majesty the King in right of Manitoba […] in the following described land is transferred to His Majesty the King in right of Canada: Site 4-11 In the Province of Manitoba
Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Public Service Act (March 25, 2026) – Lucie Besken is appointed to the position of Executive Assistant to the Minister.
March 24, 2026, News ReleaseManitoba Government Announces Budget 2026 “With the lowest deficit-to-gross domestic product ratio in Canada, the Manitoba government’s Budget 2026 makes responsible investments that aligns with Manitobans’ priorities while making progress on the path to balance the budget within four years, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today.”
March 25, 2026, News ReleaseManitoba Government Makes Groceries More Affordable “The Manitoba government will save Manitobans $24 million by removing provincial sales tax (PST) from all grocery food items, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.”
The Manitoba Law Library would like to acknowledge with gratitude that we are situated on Treaty One Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree and Dakota peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
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