University College of the North Act (Jun. 03, 2026) – Members of the Governing Council of the University College of the North are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
Student Aid Act (Jun. 11, 2026) – Part 6.1 of The Statutes and Regulations Act does not apply to the Student Aid Regulation, amendment set out in the attached Schedule A. Regulation made or approved: 47/2026.
Degree Granting Act – 197/2026 (Sep. 9, 2026) – Regulation 97/2026, which repeals the Yellowquill University College Degree Granting Regulation, is made.
Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Act – 194/2026 (Sep. 9, 2026) – The AgriInsurance Regulation 95/2026 is approved.
Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation
Public Service Act (Jun. 11, 2026) – Executive Assistant within the classification of Executive Assistant to the Minister appointed.
Education and Early Childhood Learning
Public Service Act (Jun. 11 2026) – Special Assistant within the classification of Special Assistant to the Minister appointed. The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 170/2025 is revoked. The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 429/2023 is revoked.
Budget Implementation & Tax Statutes Amendment Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – A proclamation is to be issued by the Lieutenant Governor fixing September 1, 2026, as the day on which The Environment Amendment Act, S.M. 2024, c. 35, Schedule B, comes into force.
Environment Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – The Administrative Penalties Regulation 76/2026 is made.
Environment Act – 201/2026 (Sep. 09, 2026) – Approval is given to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (the “Minister”) to dismiss the appeals that were filed with respect to Environment Act Licence No. 3447 (the “Licence”), pursuant to section 27(2)(d) of The Environment Act (the “Act”), by the following persons on the dates listed: a. the appeal of the Licence by Black River First Nation, dated September 15, 2025; and b. the appeal of the Licence by Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, dated October 10, 2025.
Families
Disability Support Act (Jun. 11, 2026) – Regulation 52/2026, which amends the Disability Support Regulation, is made
Adult Abuse Registry Amendment Act – 212/2026 (Sep. 23, 2026) – A proclamation is to be issued by the Lieutenant Governor fixing November 1, 2026, as the day on which The Adult Abuse Registry Amendment Act, S.M. 2026, c. 14, comes into force.
Public Utilities Board Act (May 13, 2026) – Members of The Public Utilities Board are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
Public Service Act (Jun. 03, 2026) – Press Secretary within the classification of Professional Officer 9 appointed. The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 375/2023 is revoked.
Crown Corporations Governance and Accountability Act (Jun. 11, 2026) – Approval is given to the minister responsible for The Crown Corporations Governance and Accountability Act to issue a directive to The Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board in the form attached at Schedule “A”.
Retail Sales Tax Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Regulation 56/2026, which amends the Retail Sales Tax Regulation, is made.
Canada Pension Plan (Jul. 10, 2026) – The Lieutenant Governor in Council, in accordance with subsection 114(4) of the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”), hereby signifies the consent of the Province of Manitoba to the enactment of Part 3 Division 5 of the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act, S.C. 2026, c. 22 (the “Act”).
Public Service Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Executive Assistant within the classification of Executive Assistant to the Minister appointed.
Public Utilities Board Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Regulation 74/2026, which amends the Public Utilities Board Fees Regulation, is approved.
Financial Administration Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Temporary appointment of Salman Tariq to the position of Provincial Comptroller under The Financial Administration Act is approved, within the classification of Executive Officer 3. The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 134/2024 is revoked effective July 20, 2026.
Pharmaceutical Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Regulation 54/2026, which amends the Pharmaceutical Regulation, is approved.
Health Services Insurance Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Regulation 68/2026, which amends the Hospital Services Insurance and Administration Regulation, is made. Regulation 69/2026, which amends the Personal Care Services Insurance and Administration Regulation, is made.
Regulated Health Professions Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Regulation 70/2026, which amends the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba General Regulation, is approved.
Public Services Act (May 13, 2026) – Special Advisor to the Minister within the classification of Senior Officer 3 appointed. The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 6/2025 is revoked.
Public Services Act (May 13, 2026) – Special Advisor to the Minister within the classification of Senior Officer 3 appointed.
Infrastructure and Transportation
Highway Traffic Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Regulation 72/2026, which amends the Charges for Licences, Registrations, Permits and Other Services Regulation, is made.
Highway Traffic Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Part 6.1 of The Statutes and Regulations Act does not apply to the Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Regulation, amendment set out in M.R. 73/2026. The Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Regulation, amendment set out in 73/2026 is made.
Innovation and New Technology
Public Service Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Executive Assistant within the classification of Executive Assistant to the Minister appointed. The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 177/2024 is revoked.
Intergovernmental Affairs and International Relations
Legal Aid Manitoba Act (Jun. 03, 2026) – Members of the Management Council of Legal Aid Manitoba are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
Provincial Court Act (Jun. 11, 2026) – Staff justice’s of the peace in and for the Province of Manitoba appointed and revoked.
Provincial Court Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Jerrilee Ryle is appointed as an Associate Chief Judge (Reconciliation) of the Provincial Court for a non-renewable term of seven years, effective July 2, 2026. Her term of office expires July 1, 2033.
Court of Kings Bench Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Appointment and revocation of appointment of deputy registrars of the Court of King’s Bench. Appointment of deputy registrar of the Court of Appeal. Revocation of appointment of official examiners of the Court of King’s Bench.
Justice
Statutes & Regulations Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Part 6.1 of The Statutes and Regulations Act does not apply to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Board Regulation, amendment to be made by the board of the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation.
Public Services Act (May 13, 2026) – Policy Manager within the classification of Professional Officer (P9). The appointment in paragraph 1 of Order in Council 447/2023 is revoked.
Public Services Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Appointment of Executive Assistant within the classification of Executive Assistant to the Minister.
Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Part 6.1 of The Statutes and Regulations Act does not apply to a regulation made under section 15.0.1 of The Manitoba Hydro Act if the regulation adopts a reliability standard made or recommended by a standards body. The Reliability Standards Regulation, amendment 57/2026 is made.
Minister Responsible for The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Municipal Board Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Members of The Municipal Board are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
President of the Executive Council
Elections Act (Jun. 23. 2026) – A writ of election is to be issued by the chief electoral officer, in the prescribed form, to the returning officer for the electoral division of The Pas-Kameesak. The writ is to be issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Election day is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Executive Government Organization Act (Jul. 08, 2026) – The appointments of Carla Compton, MLA, the Premier’s Advisor on Nursing, Culture and Safety, and Dr. Eric Jacobsohn, Special Advisor to the Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, as co-chairs of the Provincial Health Care Advisory Table by the President of the executive council are approved. The appointment of Carla Compton, MLA is without remuneration. Both appointments are for a period of up to two years.
Executive Government Organization Act (Jul. 08, 2026) – The appointment of Carla Compton, MLA as the Premier’s Advisor on Nursing, Culture and Safety by the President of the executive council is approved.
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act (Jun. 03. 2026) – Order in Council (“OIC”) 102/2026, dated May 6, 2026 is amended as follows: In paragraph 7 “Premal Patel-David” is replaced with “Premmal Patel- David”. Except as amended herein, OIC 102/2026 is confirmed
(Business Practices Amendment Act) (Jun. 17, 2026) – A proclamation is to be issued by the Lieutenant Governor fixing July 1, 2026, as the day on which The Business Practices Amendment Act, S.M. 2026, c. 41, comes into force.
Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amendment) (Jun. 17, 2026) – A proclamation is to be issued by the Lieutenant Governor fixing July 1, 2026, as the day on which The Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amended), S.M. 2025, c. 37, comes into force.
Electronic Commerce and Information Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – The regulation 58/2026, which amends the Designated Public Bodies Regulation, is made. The regulation 59/2026, which amends the Electronic Documents under Designated Laws Regulation, is made.
Residential Tenancies Act (Jul. 10, 2026) – Members of the Residential Tenancies Commission are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
Manitoba Film & Sound Recording Dev Corp Act (Jun. 03, 2026) – Members of the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
Combative Sports Act (Jun. 17, 2026) – Members of the Manitoba Combative Sports Commission are appointed and revoked.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Traffic Act (May 13, 2026) – Members of The Licence Suspension Appeal Board are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
Emergency Measures Act (Jun. 03, 2016) – Members of the Disaster Assistance Appeal Board are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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