Legislative Update – June 5, 2026 [Updated]

News

May 29, 2026. News Release. Report from Manitoba’s U.S. Representative on CUSMA Review – The findings of the report reiterate the importance of the agreement to Manitoba’s economy, which still relies heavily on exports to its North American partners, and underscores the need for stability and predictability in trade between the three countries, the premier noted.

June 1, 2026. News Release. Third Session Ends with Passage of Bill to Remove PST from Groceries Starting July 1 – Manitoba Legislature Passes More Than 40 Bills, Many Aimed at Lowering Costs, Improving Health care and Creating Good Jobs: Fontaine

June 5, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Passes Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Legislation, Releases Recommendations

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Passed

Bill 2. The Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Amendment Act (with Amendments)

Bill 3. The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

Bill 4. The Constitutional Questions Amendment Act

Bill 5. The Accessibility for Manitobans Amendment Act and The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Amendment Act (Access Awareness Week) (with Amendments)

Bill 6. The Sign Languages Recognition Act (with Amendments)

Bill 8. The Long-Bladed Weapon Control Amendment Act

Bill 9. The Street Weapons Control Act

Bill 10. The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Attachment Leave for Adoption and Surrogacy)

Bill 11. The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Sick Notes for Employee Absences) (with Amendments)

Bill 14. The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Amendment Act

Bill 15. The Consumer Protection Amendment Act

Bill 16. The Mental Health Amendment Act

Bill 17. The Adult Abuse Registry Amendment Act

Bill 18. The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment Act (Strengthening Enforcement)

Bill 19. The Animal Care Amendment Act

Bill 20. The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act

Bill 21. The Drinking Water Safety Amendment Act

Bill 23. The Advocate for Children and Youth Amendment Act

Bill 26. The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Eliminating Mandatory Overtime for Nurses)

Bill 27. The Declaration of Principles for Patient Health Care Act and Amendments to The Health System Governance and Accountability Act

Bill 28. The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Nurse-to-Patient Ratios)

Bill 29. The University of Winnipeg Amendment Act

Bill 30. The Intimate Partner Violence Death Review Committee Act

Bill 31. The Highway Traffic Amendment Act

Bill 32. The Improving Access to Breast Cancer Screening Act

Bill 33. The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act

Bill 34. The Interprovincial Subpoena Amendment Act

Bill 35. The Adult Learning Centres Amendment Act

Bill 36. The Child and Family Services Amendment Act

Bill 37. The Environmental Statutes Amendment Act

Bill 38. The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba School Boards Association Amendment Act (with Amendments)

Bill 39. The Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Amendment Act

Bill 40. The Elections Amendment Act

Bill 41. The Promoting Inclusion in Amateur Sport Act

Bill 42. The Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act

Bill 43. The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act

Bill 44. The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2026

Bill 45. The Yellowquill University College Act and Amendments to The Advanced Education Administration Act (with Amendments)

Bill 46. The Securities Amendment Act

Bill 48. The Real Property Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Land Conveyed for Public Purposes)

Bill 49. The Business Practices Amendment Act

Bill 50. The Pharmaceutical Amendment, Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Public Health Amendment Act

Bill 51. The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act

Bill 53. The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026

Private Members’ Bills

Defeated

Bill 235. The Fiscal Responsibility and Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act

Passed

Bill 234. The Registered Landscape Architects Act

Bill 300. The Winnipeg Foundation Amendment Act (with Amendments)

Bill 301. The Westminster United Church Foundation Incorporation Amendment Act


For the status of all current bills click here.


Orders in Council

Families

Justice and Attorney General [new]

  • Provincial Court Act (June 3, 2026) – As of July 1, 2026, the Associate Chief Judges of The Provincial Court will be: The Honourable Lee Ann M. Martin; The Honourable Geoffrey H. Bayly; and The Honourable David Ireland.

Labour and Immigration


Orders in Council


Legislative Update – May 29, 2026

News

May 22, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Expands Breast Screening Services to Portage La Prairie

May 22, 2026. Media Bulletin. Standing Hearing Set For Inquest Into Death Of Ryan Joseph Nepinak – Those interested in applying for standing should contact Ryan Amy, inquest counsel, at 204-940-4439 or ryan.amy@gregbrodsky.ca by June 19.

May 22, 2026. News Release. Province Further Updates Hepatitis A Vaccine Criteria – Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that free hepatitis A vaccines are now being offered to staff and volunteers of non-health-care, community-based organizations in Winnipeg who serve people experiencing homelessness.

May 25, 2026. Media Bulletin. Standing Hearing Set For Inquest Into Death Of Myles Clearsky – Those interested in applying for standing should contact Kerry UnRuh, inquest counsel, at kunruh@dfsku.com or 204-949-1710 by June 23.

May 25, 2026. News Release. Governments of Canada and Manitoba Launch Building Up Manitoba Program – Initiative will Provide $3.5 million to Help Manitoba Employers Build Skills, Retain Workers and Grow the Economy: Hajdu, Moses

May 26, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests $100,000 to Expand Affordable Year-Round Recreation in Winnipeg

May 27, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Welcomes Arrival of New Fire Truck for Rural Municipality of Gimli

May 28, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government And Doctors Manitoba Celebrate Milestone As Province Surpasses 3,700 Physicians

May 28, 2026. News Release. New Dynacare Laboratory Opens in Interlake-Eastern Region – Manitoba Government, Dynacare and Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Partner to Improve Access to Diagnostic Services in Selkirk

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

Bill 54. The Smoking and Vapour Products Control Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la réglementation de l’usage du tabac et du cannabis et des produits servant à vapoterThe Smoking and Vapour Products Control Act is amended to prohibit the sale of most flavoured e-substances in businesses that children are allowed to enter in major urban areas.

2nd Reading

Bill 53. The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026

Concurrence and 3rd Reading

Bill 53. The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026

Private Members’ Bills

Concurrence and 3rd Reading

Bill 300. The Winnipeg Foundation Amendment Act (with Amendments)

Bill 301. The Westminster United Church Foundation Incorporation Amendment Act


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
43/2026Hog Administration Levy Regulation, amendment26 May 202626 May 2026
44/2026Turkey Quota Order, amendment26 May 202626 May 2026
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – May 22, 2026

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News

May 19, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Increases Funding for Adult Learning Centres and Literacy Programs

May 19, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Companies Encouraged to Apply to Innovation Growth Program

May 20, 2026. News Release. Manitobans Invited to Share Views on Seasonal Time Change

May 20, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Expands Global Presence with New Trade Representative in India

May 21, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests in English Language Training for Ukrainian Newcomers

May 21, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests in Downtown Summer Safety in Winnipeg

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Private Members – Public Bills

Royal Assent


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
41/2026Assistance Regulation, amendment15 May 202615 May 2026
42/2026Administrative Penalty Regulation, amendment15 May 202615 May 2026
Manitoba Regulations

Legislative Update – May 15, 2026

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News

May 8, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests an Additional $500,000 in Manitoba Children’s Museum

May 8, 2026. News Release. Province Encourages Eligible Manitobans to Access Hepatitis A Vaccine

May 8, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Honours Highest-Achieving Apprentices

May 11, 2026. News Release. Premier, India’s High Commissioner to Canada Discuss Trade and Economic Opportunities Through Port of Churchill

May 12, 2026. News Release. Construction Begins on Provincial Trunk Highway 100 and Provincial Trunk Highway 3 Interchange

May 12, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Appoints Noni Classen as New Commissioner of Teacher Professional Conduct

May 12, 2026. News Release. Premier Kinew Meets with TC Energy’s Leadership and Indigenous Advisory Council: New Manitoba Crown-Indigenous Corporation Key to the Success of Churchill Plus: Kinew

May 13, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Expands French-Language Nursing Education – The Manitoba government is strengthening its commitment to health-care staffing and bilingual health-care delivery by creating 30 additional seats, bringing the total to 75 seats in the French‑language bachelor of nursing program at the Université de Saint‑Boniface (USB).

May 14, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests in Westman Health-Care Workforce with New Paramedic Training Seats, New Child-Care Spaces at the Brandon Regional Health-Care Centre

May 14, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Supports Heart and Stroke Care – The Manitoba government is continuing its partnership with Heart and Stroke Manitoba with $150,000 in funding to support public education on stroke awareness through the FAST Signs of Stroke campaign and women’s heart health initiatives, as well as an additional $25,000 to support the new Women’s Heart Care Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced today.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

In Committee

Private Members – Private Bills

In Committee


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
39/2026Preset Fines and Offence Descriptions Regulation, amendment8 May 20268 May 2026
40/2026Capital Planning Region — Regional Member Municipalities Regulation, amendment11 May 202611 May 2026
Manitoba Regulations

Orders in Council

Education and Early Childhood Learning

  • Education Administration Act (May 6, 2026) – Naomi (Noni) Classen is appointed as Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) under The Education Administration Act on a full time basis, commencing on May 18, 2026 and expiring on May 17, 2031, unless sooner revoked.

Environment and Climate Change

  • Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Michael Barkman is temporarily appointed to the position of Director of Ministerial Affairs.

Finance

  • Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Marie Rioux is appointed to the position of Policy Manager.

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

  • Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Christopher Webb is appointed to the position of Policy Manager.

Justice and Attorney General

  • Court of King’s Bench Act (May 6, 2026) – The Honourable Mr. Justice Amiram Y. Kotler shall reside in, or in the vicinity of, the Winnipeg Judicial Centre.
  • Court of Appeal Act (May 6, 2026) – The appointment of Jonalyn Espero, of Winnipeg, in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 4/2026 is rescinded. Jonalyn Espero, of Winnipeg, is appointed as deputy registrar of the Court of Appeal with an effective start date of November 17, 2025.
  • Human Rights Code (May 6, 2026) – When this Order is in effect, the Commission will consist of the following members: John Burchill (Chairperson), Michael Reader (Vice Chairperson), Daphne Comegan, Humaira Jaleel, Cecil Sveinson, David Kron, Matthew Haydey, Angie Conrad.
  • Provincial Offences Act (May 6, 2026) – Regulation 39/2026 is made.
  • Statutes & Regulations Act (May 6, 2026) – The temporary appointment of Philip Samyn to the position of Chief Legislative Counsel and Assistant Deputy Minister, Manitoba Justice is approved.
  • Statutes & Regulations Act (May 6, 2026) – Peter Ward is appointed as Registrar of Regulations. Philip Samyn, Jacqueline Boily and Patricia Doyle are designated as Deputy Registrars of Regulations. The designations of Sean Boyd, Glenn Joynt, Christina Wasyliw, Liam Black, Stephen Porco, Joshua Fineblit and Jonathan Katz as Deputy Registrars of Regulations are confirmed. The appointment of Philip Samyn as Registrar of Regulations and the appointment of Peter Ward as a Deputy Registrar of Regulations are revoked.

Municipal and Northern Relations

  • Municipal Act (May 6, 2026) – Randi Salamanowicz (the “Administrator”) is appointed as administrator for the Town of Winnipeg Beach. The appointment of Randi Salamanowicz as administrator for the Town of Winnipeg Beach is revoked at 12 noon on July 25, 2026.

Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

  • Public Service Act (May 6, 2026) – Madeline Blais is appointed to the position of Executive Assistant.

President of the Executive Council

  • Statutes & Regulations Act (May 6, 2026) – Philip Samyn is appointed as the Acting Secretary to the Statutes and Regulations Review Board.

Public Service Delivery

  • Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act (May 6, 2026) – Jacqueline Freedman is appointed as Chief Commissioner of the Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission. Laura Diamond is appointed as a Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Commission. Dr. Robert Diamond, Corrine Thompson Bobrowich, Kerissa Cymbaluk, Dr. Carolyn Weiss and Antoine Hacault are each re-appointed as Commissioners of the Commission. Jason Gisser, Premal Patel-David and Brian Sharpe are each appointed as a Commissioner of the Commission. Pamela Reilly is appointed as a Commissioner of the Commission.

Orders in Council


Legislative Update – May 8, 2026

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News

May 1, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Announces Expansion of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibody Program to All Infants

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 on Track for Lowest Deficit-to-GDP Ratio in Canada

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.

May 5, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Invests $15 Million to Transform Historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre into a Performing Arts Centre

May 6, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government to Accelerate Clean Technology with $3.75-Million Foresight Canada Partnership

May 6, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Opens Applications for Orange Shirt Day Fund

May 6, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Opens Nominations For 2026 Mosaic Awards

May 7, 2026. News Release. Province Declares a Public Health Emergency to Combat the Spread of HIV

May 7, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Introduces Budget Implementation Bill That Would Remove Provincial Sales Tax from Groceries

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

In Committee

Third Reading


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
38/2026Chicken Broiler Penalty Levies Regulation, amendment6 May 20266 May 2026
Manitoba Regulations

Orders in Council

Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro

  • 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.

Orders in Council


Legislative Update – May 1, 2026

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News

April 24, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests in Health Care and Community Infrastructure in Selkirk Region – More Surgeries, Expanded Midwifery and Reduced Home-Care Waits Improving Access to Care: Premier

April 24, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Supports Expansion of Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara

April 26, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Announces the Stephen Lewis Fellowship in HIV/AIDS Research

April 27, 2026. News Release. Governments of Canada and Manitoba Raise Early Childhood Educator Wages

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.

April 30, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Brings First Cases Against Grocery Property Controls

April 30, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Reopens Historic Captain Kennedy House – $1.4-Million Investment to Restore the Tea Room in St. Andrews’ River Road Provincial Heritage Park

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
36/2026Manitoba Prenatal Benefit Regulation, amendment24 April 202624 April 2026
37/2026Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highways Regulation, amendment24 April 202624 April 2026
Manitoba Regulations

Orders in Council

Families

Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

  • 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.

Justice

Minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba

  • 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.

Transportation and Infrastructure


Orders in Council


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