Legislative Update – December 10, 2024

News

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

First Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

  • 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)The Highway Traffic Act is amended to impose additional consequences when an impaired driving offence involves bodily injury or death.
    • A lifetime licence suspension is imposed on a person who is convicted of two such offences committed within a 10-year period.
    • Additionally, a person who is convicted of such an offence is prohibited from driving with any alcohol in their blood for a 7-year period. A second conviction for such an offence results in a lifetime prohibition if the second offence is committed within 10 years after the first one. Unlike the licence suspension period, the alcohol prohibition period cannot be varied by the Licence Suspension Appeal Board.
    • A person who drives with alcohol in their blood while prohibited from doing so is subject to having their licence suspended and their vehicle impounded. The person might also be required to pay an administrative penalty or to participate in an impaired driving assessment or the ignition-interlock program.
    • An amendment is also made to The Drivers and Vehicles Act.

Private Bills

Introduced


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
126/2024Designation of Employees and Persons Deemed to be in the Civil Service Regulation, amendment29 November, 202429 November, 2024
127/2024Funding of Schools Program Regulation, amendment29 November, 202429 November, 2024
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – December 2, 2024

News

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

First Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

  • Bill 2 The Provincial Court Amendment ActThe 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 3 The City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment and Planning Amendment ActThe 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 4 The Planning Amendment ActThe 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 with respect to other planning regions that may be established in the future.

Private Bills

Introduced


For the status of all current bills click here.


Proclamations

Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
119/2024Reporting Organizations Regulation, amendment22 November, 202422 November, 2024
120/2024Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Regulation, amendment22 November, 202422 November, 2024
121/2024Access and Privacy Regulation, amendment22 November, 202422 November, 2024
122/2024Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Regulation, amendment22 November, 202422 November, 2024
123/2024Child Care Regulation, amendment22 November, 202422 November, 2024
124/2024Combative Sports Regulation25 November, 202426 November, 2024
125/2024School Divisions and Districts Establishment Regulation, amendment26 November, 202426 November, 2024
Manitoba Regulations

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


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
118/2024Lands Withdrawn from Prospecting Orders, amendment19 November, 202420 November, 2024
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – November 19, 2024

News

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

First Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Passed

Not Proceeded With

Private Bills

Passed

Not Proceeded With

For the status of all current bills click here.


Proclamations

Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
114/2024Turkey Quota Order, amendment6 November 20247 November 2024
115/2024Driver Licensing Regulation, amendment8 November 20248 November 2024
116/2024Identification Card Regulation, amendment8 November 20248 November 2024
117/2024Agency Mandates Regulation, amendment8 November 20248 November 2024
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – November 8, 2024

News

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 provincialeThe 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 territoireThe 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

Private Bills

Introduced

2nd Reading

In Committee

For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
109/2024Teaching Certificates and Qualifications Regulation, amendment24 October 202424 October 2024
110/2024Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Regulation, amendment1 November 20241 November 2024
111/2024Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Regulation, amendment1 November 20241 November 2024
112/2024Local Urban Districts Regulation, amendment1 November 20241 November 2024
113/2024Builders’ Liens (Prompt Payment) Regulation1 November 20241 November 2024
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – October 25, 2024

News

  • Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Help Build New Housing Faster October 16, 2024 – The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Planning Act and the City of Winnipeg Charter Act that would change the appeals process for zoning changes by removing a requirement that made it difficult for municipalities to change local zoning bylaws and allowing faster new housing construction, 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 territoireThe 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.

In Committee

2nd Reading

Private Bills

Introduced

  • Bill 210 The Homeowner Protection from Unsolicited Purchase Offers Act/Loi sur la protection des propriétaires contre les offres d’achat non sollicitées – A homeowner who does not want to receive any more unsolicited purchase offers may give written notice to the person who made the offer requesting that they stop making offers. It is an offence to make any further purchase offers to the homeowner after the notice has been provided.
    • If a homeowner who is not represented by a realtor is willing to sell their home to a person who made an unsolicited purchase offer, the person who made the offer must give the homeowner a disclosure statement. The disclosure statement provides information to a homeowner about how to determine the value of their home and their rights under the Act.
    • A homeowner who is willing to sell their home to a person who made an unsolicited purchase offer must be represented by a realtor in the sale. The purchaser must reimburse the homeowner for the fees of their realtor.
    • The homeowner may cancel the sale of their home within 30 days after the agreement of purchase and sale is executed. Any sale to a person who made an unsolicited purchase offer is not enforceable if the homeowner did not receive the required disclosure statement or if the homeowner was not represented by a realtor or was not reimbursed for the fees of their realtor.

2nd Reading

In Committee

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Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
105/2024Regulation to amend the Apprenticeship and Certification — General Regulation, amendment17 October 202418 October 2024
106/2024Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, amendment18 October 202421 October 2024
107/2024Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulation, amendment18 October 202421 October 2024
108/2024Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection Regulation, amendment18 October 202421 October 2024
Manitoba Regulations

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