Legislative Update – 9/16/2026

News Releases

October 15, 2026 - Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Manitoba Hydro and Improve Financial Accountability

October 13, 2026 - Manitoba Delegation Joins Team Canada Trade Mission to India

October 6, 2026 - Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Michael Sankar

October 5, 2026 - Manitoba Government Introduces Amendments to Further Protect Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

October 5, 2026 - Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety for Cannabis Store Workers

October 1, 2026 - Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Ricardo Pereira

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

Government Bills

Introduced

Bill 55 The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (2)/Loi no 2 d’exécution du budget de 2026 et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière de fiscalité - This Bill implements various tax and other measures announced in the 2026 Manitoba Budget. Additional amendments implement and support the summary budget and make various amendments to tax legislation. Acts impacted are: The Income Tax Act, The Retail Sales Act, The Manitoba Hydro Act, The Workers Compensation Act.

Concurrence and 3rd Reading

Bill 13 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la location à usage d’habitation

Bill 21 The Drinking Water Safety Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la qualité de l’eau potable

Bill 47 The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’apprentissage et la reconnaissance professionnelle

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 vapoter

Bill 56 The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la réglementation des alcools, des jeux et du cannabis

Bill 58 The Limitations Amendment Act (Intimate Partner Violence)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les délais de prescription (violence entre partenaires intimes)

Private Members' Bills

Introduced

Bill 240 The Pharmaceutical Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les pharmacies - The Pharmaceutical Act is amended to enable pharmacists to prescribe drugs designated by regulation to treat a number of minor diseases or conditions.

2nd Reading

DEFEATED - Bill 236 The Public Schools Amendment Act (Chronic Absenteeism Reporting)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les écoles publiques (rapport sur l’absentéisme chronique)

3rd Reading

Bill 231 The Indigenous Heritage Month Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)/Loi sur le Mois du patrimoine autochtone (modification de la Loi sur les journées, les semaines et les mois commémoratifs


For the status of all current bills click here.


Regulations

NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
107/2026Charges for Licences, Registrations, Permits and Other Services Regulation, amendment9 Oct. 20269 Oct. 2026
108/2026Regulated Vehicles and Motor Carriers Regulation, amendment9 Oct. 20269 Oct. 2026
109/2026Election Fees, Expenses and Rentals Regulation9 Oct. 20269 Oct. 2026
Manitoba Regulations

Orders in Council

    Education and Early Childhood Learning

      Finance

      Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

      Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

      Justice & Attorney General

      Justice

      Labour & Immigration

      Municipal and Northern Relations

      President of the Executive Council

      President of the Executive Council


      Orders in Council


      Legislative Update 2/10/26

      News

      Oct. 2, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Invests More Than $8 Million in New 24-7 Safe Space for Indigenous Women and Their Children in Thompson

      Oct. 1, 2026. News Release. Standing Hearing for Inquest into Death of Ricardo Pereira

      Oct. 1, 2026. News Release. Provincial and Territorial Ministers Meet to Discuss Federal Health Funding and Concerns of Imminent Fiscal Cliffs

      Sept. 29, 2026. News Release. Manitoba Government Releases First-Quarter Fiscal and Economic Update

      The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

      Third Session, Forty-Third Legislature

      Government Bills

      2nd Reading

      Bill 21. The Drinking Water Safety Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la qualité de l’eau potable

      Bill 231. The Indigenous Heritage Month Act (Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Act Amended)/Loi sur le Mois du patrimoine autochtone (modification de la Loi sur les journées, les semaines et les mois commémoratifs)

      Private Members' Bills

      Introduced

      Bill 236. The Public Schools Amendment Act (Chronic Absenteeism Reporting)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les écoles publiques (rapport sur l’absentéisme chronique) - The Public Schools Act is amended to require schools to report the number of students who are chronically absent from school each year. The minister must prepare a report each year that provides specified information about students who are chronically absent in each school division and school district and each independent school. The minister must make the report available to the public.


      For the status of all current bills click here.


      Proclamations

      ChapterTitle    (provisions)Date in forceDate signed
      SM 2025, c. 16The Public Schools Amendment Act (Indigenous Languages of Instruction) - whole Act1 Oct. 202623 Sept. 2026
      SM 2018, c. 29The Red Tape Reduction and Government Efficiency Act, 2018 - subsections 26(2) and (10)30 Sept. 20269 Sept. 2026
      SM 2026, c. 38The Yellowquill University College Act and Amendments to The Advanced Education Administration Act - whole Act1 Oct. 20269 Sept. 2026
      SM 2022, c. 19The Reducing Red Tape and Improving Services Act, 2022 - section 51 Oct. 202619 Aug. 2026
      SM 2026, c. 31The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba School Boards Association Amendment Act - Part 21 Oct. 202619 Aug. 2026
      Proclamations

      Regulations

      NumberTitleRegisteredPublished
      45/2026Community Councils Election Regulation, amendment11 June 202611 June 2026
      46/2026Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      47/2026Student Aid Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      48/2026Practice of Massage Therapy Regulation16 June 202616 June 2026
      49/2026Optometric Services Insurance Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      50/2026Manitoba Forage Seed Association Designation Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      51/2026Assistance Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      52/2026Disability Support Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      53/2026Internal Trade Mutual Recognition Regulation, amendment16 June 202616 June 2026
      54/2026Pharmaceutical Regulation, amendment19 June 202619 June 2026
      55/2026Assistance Regulation, amendment19 June 202619 June 2026
      56/2026Retail Sales Tax Regulation, amendment19 June 202619 June 2026
      57/2026Reliability Standards Regulation, amendment19 June 202619 June 2026
      58/2026Designated Public Bodies Regulation, amendment19 June 202619 June 2026
      59/2026Electronic Documents under Designated Laws Regulation, amendment19 June 202619 June 2026
      60/2026School Board Elections (Voting for Reserve Residents) Regulation25 June 202625 June 2026
      61/2026Capital Planning Region — Regional Member Municipalities Regulation, amendment25 June 202625 June 2026
      62/2026Planning Districts Regulation, amendment25 June 202625 June 2026
      63/2026Fees in Lieu of Taxes and Related Matters Regulation (2026)25 June 202625 June 2026
      64/2026Tax Rates Regulation (2026)25 June 202625 June 2026
      65/2026Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Board Regulation, amendment26 June 202626 June 2026
      66/2026Court of King's Bench Rules, amendment29 June 202629 June 2026
      67/2026Court of King's Bench Rules, amendment29 June 202629 June 2026
      68/2026Hospital Services Insurance and Administration Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      69/2026Personal Care Services Insurance and Administration Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      70/2026College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba General Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      71/2026Transitional Regulation, repeal14 July 202614 July 2026
      72/2026Charges for Licences, Registrations, Permits and Other Services Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      73/2026Periodic Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      74/2026Public Utilities Board Fees Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      75/2026Child Care Regulation, amendment14 July 202614 July 2026
      76/2026Administrative Penalties Regulation14 July 202614 July 2026
      77/2026Community Councils Election Regulation, amendment21 July 202621 July 2026
      78/2026Procedures and Delegation of By-law Making Powers Regulation (Communities that are not Incorporated), amendment21 July 202621 July 2026
      79/2026Public Reserve Closure By-law, amendment21 July 202621 July 2026
      80/2026Status and Boundaries — Unincorporated Communities and Settlements Regulation, amendment21 July 202621 July 2026
      81/2026Personal Care Homes Designation Regulation, amendment21 July 202621 July 2026
      82/2026Charges Payable by Long Term Care Patients Regulation, amendment22 July 202622 July 2026
      83/2026Producer Registration and Processor Licensing Order19 Aug. 202620 Aug. 2026
      84/2026General Regulation, amendment21 Aug. 202621 Aug. 2026
      85/2026Drilling and Production Regulation, amendment21 Aug. 202621 Aug. 2026
      86/2026Geophysical Regulation, amendment21 Aug. 202621 Aug. 2026
      87/2026Quarry Minerals Regulation, 1992, amendment21 Aug. 202621 Aug. 2026
      88/2026Personal Property Registry Regulation, amendment21 Aug. 202621 Aug. 2026
      89/2026Personal Property Registry Fees Regulation, amendment21 Aug. 202621 Aug. 2026
      90/2026Processing Potato Fee Regulation, amendment31 Aug. 202631 Aug. 2026
      91/2026Residential Rent Regulation, amendment3 Sept. 20263 Sept. 2026
      92/2026Mental Health Act Forms Regulation, amendment8 Sept. 20268 Sept. 2026
      93/2026College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba General Regulation, amendment11 Sept. 202611 Sept. 2026
      94/2026College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba General Regulation, amendment11 Sept. 202611 Sept. 2026
      95/2026AgriInsurance Regulation11 Sept. 202611 Sept. 2026
      96/2026Preset Fines and Offence Descriptions Regulation, amendment11 Sept. 202611 Sept. 2026
      97/2026Yellowquill University College Degree Granting Regulation, repeal11 Sept. 202611 Sept. 2026
      98/2026Trapping of Wild Animals Regulation, amendment17 Sept. 202617 Sept. 2026
      99/2026Languages of Instruction and Study Regulation, amendment28 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      100/2026Municipal Borrowing Regulation29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      101/2026Pharmaceutical Regulation, amendment29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      102/2026General Regulation, amendment29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      103/2026Assistance Regulation, amendment29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      104/2026Disability Support Regulation, amendment29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      105/2026Adult Abuse Registry Regulation, amendment29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      106/2026Employment Standards Regulation, amendment29 Sept. 202629 Sept. 2026
      Manitoba Regulations

      Orders in Council

      Advanced Education and Training

      • 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.

      Agriculture

      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.
      • Community Child Care Standards Act (Jul. 10, 2026) - Regulation 75/2026, which amends the Child Care Regulation, is made.

      Environment and Climate Change

      • 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

      Finance

      • 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.

      Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

      Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

      • 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

      Justice and Attorney General

      • 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.
      • Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (Jul. 10, 2026) - Regulation 71/2026, which repeals the Transitional Regulation, is made.

      Labour and Immigration

      • 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

      Minister responsible for the Manitoba public service

      Municipal and Northern Relations

      • Municipal Board Act (May 13, 2026) - Member of The Municipal Board appointed to serve as a Vice Chair of the Board.
      • Municipal Board Act (May 13, 2026) - Members of The Municipal Board are appointed, reappointed, and revoked.
      • Public Service Act (Jun. 03, 2026) - Executive Assistant within the classification of Executive Assistant to the Minister appointed.
      • Municipal Act (Jun. 11, 2026) - Order in council 217/2023 is revoked. Randi Salamanowicz is appointed as administrator for the Town of Leaf Rapids.
      • Municipal Board Act (Jun. 17, 2026) - Order in Council 112/2026 revoked.
      • 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.
      • Executive Government Organization Act (Jul. 10, 2026) - Order in Council 249/2024, as amended, is amended by this Order

      Public Service Delivery

      • Legislative Building Centennial Restoration and Preservation Act (Jun. 03. 2026) - Members of the Legislative Building Restoration and Preservation Advisory Committee reappointed and co-chair re-designated.
      • 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.

      Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism

      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.

      Orders in Council


      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 vapoter - The 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

      A banner displaying the coat of arms of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba above the text "The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba". The background is a faded photograph of the Assembly chamber.

      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