Legislative Update – April 28, 2025

News

News Release Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Implement Budget 2025 April 24, 2025 – The Manitoba government has introduced legislation to implement Budget 2025, which meets the challenge of the current historic moment with the largest capital investment in Manitoba’s history to grow the economy, protect jobs and continue the government’s commitments to rebuild health care and lower costs for Manitobans, Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced today. 

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

In Committee

Bill 3 The City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment and Planning Amendment Act

Bill 4 The Planning Amendment Act

Bill 6 The Public Schools Amendment Act

Bill 14 The Insurance Amendment Act

Bill 15 The Real Estate Services Amendment Act

Bill 16 The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Amendment and Public Schools Amendment Act

Bill 17 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Nutrition Equality for Lasting Learning Outcomes)

Bill 18 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Indigenous Languages of Instruction)

Bill 19 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Safe Schools)

Bill 20 The Community Child Care Standards Amendment and Education Administration Amendment Act

Bill 27 The Income Tax Amendment Act

Bill 28 The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act

Bill 37 The Manitoba Financial Services Authority Act and Amendments to Various Other Acts

Bill 39 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Campaign Financing for School Trustees)

Concurrence and 3rd Reading

Bill 2 The Provincial Court Amendment Act

Bill 42 The Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amended)

Private Members’ – Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 226 The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Reporting When Timely Care Not Available)The Health System Governance and Accountability Act is amended to require a health authority to inform a patient when the authority is unable to provide care for the patient’s serious medical condition within the medically recommended time.

  • In these circumstances, the patient must be informed that they may wish to seek care outside Manitoba.
  • A health authority must report the death of a patient who is awaiting treatment for a serious medical condition to the minister. The minister must publicly report on the number of such deaths that occur each year.

For the status of all current bills click here.


Proclamations

ChapterTitle    (provisions)Date in forceDate signed
SM 2024, c. 22The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act (whole act)1 May, 202516 April, 2025
Proclamations

Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
33/2025Cannabis Regulation, amendment22 April, 202523 April, 2025
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – April 22, 2025

News

News Release Manitoba Government Announces $1.5 Million in Support for Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre April 15, 2025 – The Manitoba government is providing $1.5 million through the Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag Strategy to support the construction and startup funding for the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, announced today. 

News Release Manitoba Government Announces More Workers Will Be Able to Stay in Manitoba April 15, 2025 – The Manitoba government has announced a two-year Manitoba-specific extension to facilitate work permits for prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced today.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

2nd Reading

Bill 3 The City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment and Planning Amendment Act

Bill 4 The Planning Amendment Act

Bill 6 The Public Schools Amendment Act

Bill 7 The Human Tissue Gift Amendment Act

Bill 11 The Oil and Gas Amendment Act

Bill 13 The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2025

Bill 14 The Insurance Amendment Act

Bill 15 The Real Estate Services Amendment Act

Bill 16 The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Amendment and Public Schools Amendment Act

Bill 18 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Indigenous Languages of Instruction)

Bill 19 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Safe Schools)

Bill 20 The Community Child Care Standards Amendment and Education Administration Amendment Act

Bill 21 The Protecting Youth in Sports Act

Bill 22 The Environment Amendment and Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment Act

Bill 24 The Workers Compensation Amendment Act

Bill 26 The Vital Statistics Amendment Act

Bill 27 The Income Tax Amendment Act

Bill 28 The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act

Bill 29 The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act

Bill 33 The Public Health Amendment Act

Bill 34 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Motor Carrier Enforcement)

Bill 36 The Drivers and Vehicles Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act

Bill 37 The Manitoba Financial Services Authority Act and Amendments to Various Other Acts

Bill 38 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Traffic Safety Measures)

Bill 39 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Campaign Financing for School Trustees)

Bill 41 The Reporting of Supports for Child Survivors of Sexual Assault (Trained Health Professionals and Evidence Collection Kits) Amendment Act

Bill 43 The Human Rights Code Amendment Act

Private Members’ – Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 218 The Climate Action Month Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act is amended to proclaim the month of April of each year as Climate Action Month.

Bill 219 The Police Services Amendment Act (Obligation to Respond to Police Wrongdoings)The Police Services Act is amended to require a police officer to intervene if they see another officer committing a wrongdoing. The officer must also report the wrongdoing to their police chief.

  • A police service must not employ a person who has been convicted for failing to comply with these requirements as a police officer for a period of 12 months after the conviction.

Bill 227 The Free Trade and Mobility Within Canada ActThe Free Trade and Mobility Within Canada Act is established.

  • A Canadian jurisdiction that enacts similar laws or takes other measures to eliminate trade barriers with Manitoba may be designated as a reciprocating jurisdiction.
  • Goods that are manufactured, produced or approved for use in a reciprocating jurisdiction are exempt from fees and testing in Manitoba and must be treated as if they were manufactured, produced or approved for use in Manitoba.
  • In addition, a person who holds a licence or other certification to practise a profession or occupation in a reciprocating jurisdiction is entitled to be issued the equivalent licence or certification in Manitoba if the person is in good standing in their own jurisdiction and holds satisfactory liability insurance.

Bill 228 The Retail Sales Tax Amendment Act (Farmer’s Identification Number)The Retail Sales Tax Act is amended to enable a person engaged in farming to obtain a farmer’s identification number.

  • A person who provides their farmer’s identification number is not required to pay the tax on products and services that are exempt when used in farming.
  • The person must provide a declaration respecting their use of the tax-exempt products or services in farming.
  • A consequential amendment is made to The Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act.

2nd Reading

Bill 225 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Universal Screening for Learning Disabilities)


For the status of all current bills click here.


Legislative Update – April 16, 2025

News

News Release Manitoba Government Translating Government Proceedings into Indigenous Languages March 31, 2025 – The Manitoba government is piloting a new project to translate Hansard into the seven Indigenous languages used in Manitoba starting with Anishinaabemowin, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. 

News Release Manitoba Government Invests $3.3 Million in Manitoba’s RCMP Emergency Response Team to Fight Rural and Northern Crime April 8, 2025 – The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is investing $3.3 million to expand Manitoba’s RCMP Emergency Response Team in rural and northern Manitoba, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.

News Release Manitoba Government Invests in New Crime Suppression Unit in Thompson to Increase Safety in Rural and Northern Manitoba April 10, 2025 – The Manitoba government is helping fight crime in Thompson and rural Manitoba by providing $250,000 in funding to support the establishment of a crime suppression unit as part of the province’s Public Safety Strategy, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today. 

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

2nd Reading

Bill 9 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act (2)

Bill 10 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (2)

Bill 17 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Nutrition Equality for Lasting Learning Outcomes)

Bill 25 The Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill 32 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Measures to Address Unlawful Activities)

Bill 35 The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

Bill 44 The Matriarch Circle Act and Amendments to The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act (Ribbon Skirt Day)

Private Members’ – Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 213 The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Non-Compete Agreements) – A non-compete agreement prohibits an employee from competing with their employer after the employment relationship ends.

  • The Employment Standards Code is amended to prohibit non-compete agreements. The prohibition does not apply to an employee who is a senior executive or to a person who, after selling a business, becomes an employee of the purchaser of the business.

Private Members’ – Private Bills

Introduced

Bill 300 The Winnipeg Foundation Amendment ActThe Winnipeg Foundation Act is amended in two ways.

  • 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.

For the status of all current bills click here.


Proclamations

ChapterTitle    (provisions)Date in forceDate signed
SM 2023, c. 40The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Act (whole act)1 June, 20259 April, 2025
SM 2022, c. 10The Police Services Amendment Act (Enhancing Independent Investigation Unit Operations) (whole act except sections 1, 5 and 17)15 April, 20259 April, 2025
Proclamations

Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
31/2025Independent Investigations Regulation, amendment10 April, 202510 April, 2025
32/2025Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, amendment11 April, 202511 April, 2025
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – March 31, 2025

News

News Release Manitoba Government Will Proclaim Seniors Advocate Act March 28, 2025 – The Manitoba government will proclaim the seniors advocate act on Nov. 1, creating a new independent seniors advocate who will represent and advocate on behalf of seniors in Manitoba, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Asagwara announced today. 

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

In Committee

Bill 2 The Provincial Court Amendment Act

Bill 5 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Impaired Driving Measures)

Bill 31 The Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur les instruments de contrôle de biens-fonds visant des épiceries et des supermarchés (modification de diverses lois)

Bill 42 The Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amended)/Loi sur l’achat au Canada (modification de la Loi sur les achats du gouvernement)

Passed

Bill 45 The Interim Appropriation Act, 2025

Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 221 The Wildlife Amendment ActThe Wildlife Act is amended by this Act.

  • Permits are no longer to be issued to exempt a person from the Act’s prohibition on the use of poison to trap, take or kill a wild animal.
  • In addition, the penalties for unlawfully hunting or trapping an animal of a protected species are increased. A convicted person is subject to a fine ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. A repeat offender is subject to a fine ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 and imprisonment for up to two years.
  • The right of a convicted person to hold a hunting licence is suspended for two years and a repeat offender’s right to hold a hunting licence is suspended indefinitely.
  • The list of wild animals that must not be killed or taken for the purpose of defending or preserving private land is expanded to include all protected species.

Bill 222 The Criminal Trespassers Act and Amendments to The Occupiers’ Liability ActThe Criminal Trespassers Act is established and The Occupiers’ Liability Act is amended to make changes to the law governing civil claims for damages made by trespassers against occupiers of premises.

  • Schedule A — The Criminal Trespassers Act
    • This Act bars a lawsuit against an occupier of premises for the injury or death of a person who is 12 years of age or older and who trespasses for the purpose of committing a crime. The occupier is liable to a criminal trespasser only if the occupier’s actions are wilful and grossly disproportionate in the circumstances and result in the occupier being criminally convicted.
    • An amendment is made to The Limitations Act to ensure that the time period for filing a claim against an occupier is extended until after any criminal charges against the occupier have been resolved.
  • Schedule B — The Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act
    • The provision that currently limits an occupier’s duty of care in specified circumstances is expanded to apply to any person aged 12 years or older who enters the occupier’s premises without permission.

Bill 225 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Universal Screening for Learning Disabilities)The Public Schools Act is amended to require students to be screened for learning disabilities.

  • Children in kindergarten to grade 3 must be screened twice a year by a teacher using the assessment tool approved by the minister.
  • The child’s parent or guardian must be informed of their child’s results, and the results must be used to guide decisions concerning any further assessments and the allocation of specialized resources.

For the status of all current bills click here.


Proclamations

ChapterTitle    (provisions)Date in forceDate signed
SM 2024, c. 35, Sch. EThe Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Schedule E — The Seniors’ Advocate Act
(whole act)
1 November, 202526 March, 2025
Proclamations

Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
27/2025Builders’ Liens (Prompt Payment) Regulation, amendment28 March, 202528 March, 2025
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – March 24, 2025

News

News Release Manitoba Government Leads Provinces in Calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney for Bail Reform March 21, 2025 – Manitoba continues to lead the nation in reforming our bail system by joining with the Council of the Federation to call on Prime Minister Mark Carney to take swift action to keep Manitobans safe, Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

Bill 43 The Human Rights Code Amendment Act/Loi modifiant le Code des droits de la personne – The list of protected characteristics under The Human Rights Code is expanded to cover gender expression. The wording for “gender identity” in the French version is amended to reflect current terminology.

Bill 44 The Matriarch Circle Act and Amendments to The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act (Ribbon Skirt Day)/Loi sur le Cercle des matriarches et modification de la Loi sur les journées, les semaines et les mois commémoratifs (Journée de la jupe à rubans)The Matriarch Circle Act is established. The Matriarch Circle is an advisory body of women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse individuals. Its role is to provide the government with advice and vision to empower and benefit women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse individuals.

  • The Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council Act is repealed.
  • The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act is amended to proclaim January 4 of each year as Ribbon Skirt Day.

2nd Reading

Bill 31 The Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur les instruments de contrôle de biens-fonds visant des épiceries et des supermarchés (modification de diverses lois)

Bill 5 The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Impaired Driving Measures)/Loi modifiant le Code de la route (mesures en cas d’infractions de conduite avec facultés affaiblies)

Bill 31 The Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur les instruments de contrôle de biens-fonds visant des épiceries et des supermarchés (modification de diverses lois)

Bill 42 The Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amended)/Loi sur l’achat au Canada (modification de la Loi sur les achats du gouvernement)

Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 205 The Budget Impact Reporting Act/Loi sur la publication de rapports concernant les répercussions des mesures budgétairesThe Budget Impact Reporting Act is established.

  • The Minister of Finance must report on the effects of the government’s budget decisions on economic and social inclusion and greenhouse gas emissions in Manitoba.

Bill 212 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la location à usage d’habitation – Under The Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord may apply to the director for a rent increase above the maximum permitted by the regulations.

  • The Act is amended to prevent a landlord from making such an application unless
    • the landlord has incurred eligible capital expenditures;
    • there has been an increase in costs for security services; or
    • there has been an extraordinary increase in taxes, utilities or similar costs.
  • The director may order a landlord to phase in an approved increase over a number of years.
  • Landlords are also prevented from removing or reducing rent discounts for one year after an application for a rent increase above the maximum is made and from applying for a rent increase above the maximum within one year after removing or reducing a rent discount.

For the status of all current bills click here.


Proclamations

ChapterTitle    (provisions)Date in forceDate signed
SM 2024, c. 35, Sch. CThe Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
Schedule C — The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act
(whole Act)
31 March 202519 March, 2024
SM 2022, c. 39The Drivers and Vehicles Amendment, Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (sections 29, 30, 32 and 43)31 March 202519 March, 2024
Proclamations

Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
24/2025Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, amendment21 March, 202521 March, 2025
25/2025Electricity Rate Period Transition Regulation21 March, 202521 March, 2025
26/2025Special Operating Agencies Designation Regulation, amendment21 March, 202521 March, 2025
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – March 17, 2025

News

News Release Manitoba Government Unanimously Passes Resolution Declaring Manitoba is Stronger Standing Together Against Donald Trump’s Tariff Tax and Threats March 11, 2025 – The resolution states that tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump threaten Canada’s sovereignty and economy security. Manitoba is a powerhouse of clean hydroelectricity, critical minerals and brilliant hardworking people who drive innovation and prosperity.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Second Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

2nd Reading

Bill 2 The Provincial Court Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Cour provinciale

Public Bills

Introduced

Bill 224 The Budget Bill Public Accountability Act/Loi sur la participation du public quant à la loi budgétaireThe Budget Bill Public Accountability Act is established. The bill that implements the budget must be referred to a standing committee that allows members of the public to make representations.


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
25/2025Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, amendment14 March, 202514 March, 2025
Manitoba Regulations

Please note: The library will be closing early on Thursday, April 17th at 11:00AM for a special event.  Regular library service will resume Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30AM.

The Winnipeg Court Complex will be closed April 18th and April 21st. Manitoba Law Library staff will not be onsite during the holiday, but will be available by email on Monday, April 21st. Regular library service will resume Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30AM.

Please note: The Winnipeg Law Courts will be closed April 18th and April 21st. The Library is closed Friday. Manitoba Law Library staff will be available by email on Monday, April 21st. Regular library service will resume Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30AM.