by George Roy | Nov 24, 2020 | Bill Status, Legislation, New Bills, Proclamations
Third Session, Forty-Second Legislature
Government Bills
Passed
Bill 65 The Appropriation Act, 2020
Bill 66 The Loan Act, 2020-2021
Private Bills
Introduced
Bill 208 The Wildlife Amendment Act (Protecting Property from Water and Wildlife Damage) – Currently, a landowner has the right to kill or take certain wildlife in defence of their property. The Bill extends the right to tenants of private or leased Crown land.
Bill 209 The Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (2) – Currently, money in the criminal property forfeiture fund may be used for programs operated by law enforcement agencies. The Bill enables the money to instead go to non-profit community organizations for social programs, such as affordable housing and restorative justice.
Bill 210 The Personal Protective Equipment Reporting Act – requires a report to be tabled each year in the Legislative Assembly setting out the quantity, and any applicable expiry dates, of personal protective equipment purchased and held by health authorities.
Bill 215 The Provincial Court Amendment Act (Gender-Based Violence Education Requirements) – This Bill amends The Provincial Court Act to require judicial candidates to complete education in sexual assault law.
Bill 216 The Public Health Amendment Act (2) – amends The Public Health Act to repeal the requirement that the chief public health officer obtain the approval of the minister before issuing a public health emergency order.
Bill 301 The Winnipeg Humane Society Foundation Incorporation Amendment Act – changes composition of the board as well as investment requirements.
Second Reading
Bill 211 The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave for Reservists)
See here for the status of all current bills.
Proclamations
The Emergency Medical Response and Stretcher Transportation Amendment Act (section 1, clause 2(a) insofar as it repeals the definition “emergency medical response technician”, sections 4 and 5, clauses 13(1)(a) and (b), and section 16) SM 2017, c. 13, comes into force on December 1, 2020.
The Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (whole Act) SM 2020, c. 13 proclaimed to come into force on January 1, 2021.
The Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (sections 8 to 16 and 30; sections 8 to 16 and 30) SM 2014, c. 27 sections 8 to1 6 and 30 proclaimed to come into force November 16 ,2020.
See here for a list of all Proclamations.
by George Roy | Nov 5, 2020 | Legislation, New Bills
Third Session, Forty-Second Legislature
Government Bills
Introduced
Bill 45 The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba Teachers’ Society Amendment Act – amends The Public Schools Act to establish centralized collective bargaining for teachers who are employed in the public school system.
Bill 46 The Court Practice and Administration Act (Various Acts Amended)
Bill 47 The Early Learning and Child Care Act
Bill 48 The Fiscal Responsibility and Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act
Bill 49 The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act
Bill 50 The Legal Aid Manitoba Amendment Act
Bill 51 The Limitations Act
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by George Roy | Oct 20, 2020 | Legislation, New Bills
A number of bills from the previous session of the legislature have been reintroduced, as well as number of new bills as part of the Government’s legislative agenda. To see the government’s news release on this, click here.
Third Session, Forty-Second Legislature
Government Bills
1st Reading
Bill 5 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act (Cannabis Social Responsibility Fee) – amends The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act to make it a term of the agreement that the operator of a cannabis store must pay to the government a social responsibility fee.
Bill 6 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act – prohibits cannabis consumption in public places.
Bill 7 The Planning Amendment Act – amends The Planning Act to provide that the council of the City of Brandon is the approving authority for the subdivision of land in Brandon.
Bill 8 The Pension Benefits Amendment Act – amends The Pension Benefits Act with changes made in response to recommendations from the Manitoba Pension Commission.
Bill 9 The Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act – gives Manitoba a direct and distinct cause of action against manufacturers and wholesalers of opioid products to recover the cost of health care benefits caused or contributed to by an opioid-related wrong.
Bill 10 The Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Health System Governance and Accountability) – amends The Regional Health Authorities Act to consolidate administrative services related to health care and to centralize the delivery of certain health services across Manitoba.
Bill 11 The Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act – makes amendments to The Workplace Safety and Health Act.
Bill 12 The Crown Land Dispositions Act (Various Acts Amended) – amends The Crown Lands Act, The Expropriation Act, The Land Acquisition Act, The Public Works Act, The Transportation Infrastructure Act and The Water Resources Administration Act.
Bill 13 The Public Sector Construction Projects (Tendering) Act – prohibits the issuing of a tender that would require the successful bidder to employ unionized employees or non-unionized employees for work on the project.
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by George Roy | Oct 15, 2020 | Legislation, New Bills, Proclamations
Third Session, Forty-Second Legislature
Government Bills
1st reading
Bill 2 The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 – implements tax and other measures announced in the 2020 Manitoba Budget. Additional amendments implement and support the summary budget and make various amendments to tax legislation.
Bill 3 The Public Service Act – provides a legislative framework for an ethical and effective public service for Manitoba.
Bill 4 The Retail Business Hours of Operation Act (Various Acts Amended or Repealed) – Currently, retail business hours and days of operation are subject to provincial legislation. This Bill gives local governments authority over these matters. Amendments to The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act, The Municipal Act, The Northern Affairs Act and The City of Winnipeg Charter are made for this purpose. The Employment Standards Code is amended to continue the ability of retail workers to refuse to work on Sundays. A consequential amendment is made to The Remembrance Day Act. The Shops Regulation Act is also repealed.
Private Bills
1st reading
Bill 205 The Latex Control Act – prohibits the sale and use of gloves containing latex as of January 1, 2022. Exceptions are provided for research and medical procedures.
Bill 300 The United Church of Canada Amendment Act – amends The United Church of Canada Act to reflect changes to the church’s governance structure.
Check here for the current status of bills.
Proclamations
The Wildlife Amendment Act (Safe Hunting and Shared Management) SM 2018, c. 33 is proclaimed to come into force on October 10th, 2020. – This amendment creates a general prohibition on night hunting.
See here for a list of all Proclamations.
by George Roy | Jun 8, 2020 | Legislation, New Bills
Government Bills
Second Readings
Bill 43 The Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act –Hansard
Private Bills
First Reading
Bill 212 The Health Services Insurance Amendment Act (Personal Care Home Guidelines) – This Bill amends The Health Services Insurance Act to require the minister to ensure that the current standards for paid care set out in the guidelines are maintained. The minister must also establish standards to ensure that the direct care provided to residents is adequate. Requires reporting of personal care homes and the minister annually detailing reasons for any failing and how care adequately provides for residents.
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by George Roy | May 25, 2020 | Legislation, New Bills
Private Bills
1st Reading
Bill 216: The Abortion Protest Buffer Zone Act – Prohibits certain activities within access zones for clinics and facilities that provide abortion services and for service providers. Also prohibits certain activities within 50 metres of school sites.
Bill 300: The Winnipeg Humane Society Foundation Incorporation Amendment Act – Makes changes to the composition of the board, adjustments to investments and minor amendments
Check here for the current status of bills.
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