Manitoba Bills

The Waste Reduction and Prevention Amendment Act (Strengthening Enforcement)

This law gives inspectors stronger powers, orders to fix problems, and fines for non-compliance. The public can see approved recycling programs and some compliance actions online.

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

Nurses cannot be forced to work extra hours except in real emergencies. Hospitals must plan and report to cut routine mandatory overtime.

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

Sets clear patient care expectations and posts them in clinics and online. Creates patient advocacy offices and shares safety reports to help prevent harm.

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

Government can set minimum nurse-to-patient ratios. Hospitals must plan and report shortfalls; missed ratios do not allow lawsuits.

The Universityof Winnipeg Amendment Act

Changes who sits on the university board and adds term limits. Meetings become mostly public, conflict disclosures posted, and the president gets annual reviews.

The Improving Access to Breast Cancer Screening Act

This bill requires clear rules to identify people at higher breast cancer risk and expands access to mammograms, with yearly public reporting and outreach to underserved communities.

The Interprovincial Subpoena Amendment Act

One Manitoba court will handle subpoenas from other provinces and tribunals. People and businesses may need to attend or give documents across provinces.

The Adult Learning Centres Amendment Act

Allows schools, band councils, and union training centres to open adult learning centres by themselves. This can create more local classes and flexible schedules.

The Environmental Statutes Amendment Act

You will see more inspection and appeal records online. Businesses may face new inspection and waste levy fees set later by regulation.

The Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act

Sets written-contract rules for driver training, clarifies farm truck use, and lets the public insurer pay counselling after serious crashes.

The Minor Amendmentsand Corrections Act, 2026

Updates wording and names across many laws. It improves reporting, lets agencies request information, and can extend time to challenge missed ticket convictions.

The Yellowquill University College Act and Amendments to The Advanced Education Administration Act

Lets Yellowquill grant degrees and get provincial funding. Courses follow First Nations culture and the school must report spending and student outcomes.

The Pharmaceutical Amendment, Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Public Health Amendment Act

Pharmacists may give a different medicine with a similar effect unless you or your doctor say no. The law also lets regulators merge and judges change some health orders.

The Long-Bladed Weapon Control Amendment Act

People must be 18 and show photo ID to buy pepper spray or long blades. Online sellers verify age and require ID at delivery; sellers keep basic sales records.

The Street Weapons Control Act

The law bans carrying listed weapons in public parts of towns and cities. Police can seize items and fines or jail can follow.

The Public InterestDisclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Amendment Act

Public employees can report wrongdoing even if they signed an NDA and get stronger protection from punishment. Top official complaints go to the Ombudsman or an alternate recipient.

The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act

Hydro can temporarily cut or reduce power to cryptocurrency operations during grid stress. Government approves rules; urgent cuts may happen with little or no notice.

The Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Amendment Act

Big power users like crypto mines and data centres pay a new monthly levy and separate rates. Most homes and small businesses are not affected.

The Securities Amendment Act

Stops misleading investment ads and bans high-pressure sales. Gives a dispute service power to order firms to fix problems and pay compensation.

The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act

Public services must disclose AI use and strengthen cyber defenses. You get clearer notices, more oversight for risky choices, and better protection of your data.

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

Landlords must register rental units and can face higher fines. Old tenancy orders are hidden after seven years and landlords may show units before move-out with notice.

The Consumer Protection Amendment Act

Buyers can request parts, tools, manuals, and diagnostic software for certain products. Sellers must provide them within a set or reasonable time and give free digital manuals.

The Real Property Amendmentand Planning Amendment Act (Land Conveyed for Public Purposes)

Lets cities and utilities register lasting rights on parks and reserve land. You may see buried pipes, lines, or maintenance work there.

The Business Practices Amendment Act

Stops sellers from charging you a higher online price based on your data. Stores with digital shelf labels must show the same price at checkout.

The Registered Landscape Architects Act

If government uses the notwithstanding clause, it must ask the top court to say which rights are affected and whether limits are justified. The law still applies.

Interim Funding to Keep Services Running

Lets the government pay for schools, health care, and services at the start of the year with temporary spending limits. It sets clear dollar caps so services continue.

Religious Holiday Swap and Workplace Rights

Workers may swap Good Friday or Christmas for their own holy day with 30 days' notice. Employers must accommodate unless it causes serious hardship or safety risk.

Stop Funding Law-Breaking Organizations

If a funded group breaks workplace or human rights law, the minister must stop their government funding. Funding can be restored only if cutting it would harm people.

Reintegration Access for People on Remand

People held before trial can join re-entry programs for housing, health care, and life skills. The government must publish a yearly report on program use and results.

Election Day Moves to Saturday

Elections would be held on a Saturday starting in 2027. You may find voting easier if you work weekdays, but some deadlines and schedules change.

New Autism Strategy for All Ages

Requires a public autism plan in two years. It aims to improve diagnosis, school and child care supports, jobs, housing, and annual public reports.

The ElectionsAmendment Act

Current or former MLAs must state on nomination papers if they were found to break conflict rules and were fined, suspended, or lost their seat.

Philippine Independence Day Recognized Annually

Makes June 12 a yearly day to honour Filipino history and culture. It is symbolic only and does not create a day off work or school.

Bigger Threshold for Rural Property Classes

Land up to 5 hectares may be treated as one property class. Owners of 2 to 12 acre lots could see taxes change immediately.

The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act

Sets firm timelines for zoning and planning decisions and limits some appeals. Creates fast minor subdivision rules and allows small livestock changes with a simple zoning memo.

Extend Youth Care and Recognize Indigenous Laws

Allows some youth in care to keep provincial help until age 21. It also lets Indigenous services take over cases when their law applies, with notice to families.

Strengthening Rights for Children and Youth

The law names and protects all children's identities and helps the Advocate coordinate services. It requires reviews every seven years.

Clearer Rules for Adult Abuse Registry

People named in abuse reports get a chance to give information before decisions. Reviews of alleged abuse will follow clearer, consistent steps.

Construction Permit Deadlines for New Homes

Builders must start within six months and finish by set deadlines or the permit can be revoked. Appeals stop revocation while the Municipal Board reviews.

Official Milk Prices Posted Online

The council must publish official retail milk prices online and in public notices. Shoppers and stores can check the posted consumer price to avoid surprise charges.

Stronger School Conduct and Leadership Rules

School codes must cover bullying, online and AI content and explain responses and appeals. Superintendents need set qualifications and Indigenous groups can join the school boards association.

New Inclusion Rules for Amateur Sport

Sport groups must adopt a shared inclusion policy, train staff, survey participants, and report yearly. Athletes may be asked to answer short demographic questions.

New rules for small electric rideables

Sets age, helmet, speed and lane rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices. Bans self-driving features on public roads unless approved.

Public Registry for Trade Certifications

Creates an online registry that shows who holds trade and occupational certificates. Only minimal personal data can be shared with approved providers.

New Adoption and Surrogacy Attachment Leave

Eligible employees can take up to 16 weeks unpaid leave to adopt or bond with a child via surrogacy. You must have seven months' service and give advance notice.

Updated Rules for Drinking Water Systems

Most shared systems must get an operating licence. Landowners can be ordered to run unknown-owner systems and must follow safety rules with health officer approval.

Tougher Rules for Impaired Driving

Beginners and many drivers must have zero alcohol and no drugs. Police can test at roadside, suspend licences longer, tow vehicles, and impose long no-alcohol periods.

Moose Hide Campaign Recognition Day

Creates a yearly day to support men and boys as allies against gender-based violence. People may see events and can wear a moose hide pin to show support.

September Named Indigenous Heritage Month

Every September is set aside to learn and share Indigenous cultures and history. Schools, museums, and groups can plan events; no new holidays or closures.

Intimate Partner Death Review Panel

Creates a private committee to study deaths from intimate partner violence and make safety recommendations. Reports are anonymized and start after court cases finish.

Limits Employer Sick Note Requirements

Employers cannot demand a sick note for short absences under one week. If a note is needed, many health workers can issue it and employers must repay any fee.

Modernize Mental Health Assessments and Hearings

More health workers can do urgent mental-health assessments. Some exams and hearings can happen by phone or video, which may reduce wait times and travel.

Stricter Pet Seller Licensing and Penalties

Sellers must have a provincial licence to sell, give away, or advertise pets. Officials can quickly get court orders and impose fines for neglect or illegal sales.

Fixed Start Date for Permanent Daylight Time

Clocks will move forward on March 14, 2027 and stay on daylight time year-round. People and businesses should update schedules and devices.

The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

Car insurance discounts will follow the vehicle owner's driving record. That may raise or lower your bill based on tickets or long safe driving.

The Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Amendment Act

Lets people sue when intimate images are shared or threatened. Judges can order removal, deletion, removal from search, and consider victims' wishes; platforms are shielded if they act.

December Named Christian Heritage Month

December will be a yearly Christian heritage month. It may prompt voluntary events and messages, but it does not change services, schools, or paid holidays.

Return Workers Compensation Surplus to Employers

If the workers compensation fund is over target, employers who paid assessments may get a refund or credit within thirty days.

Sign Languages Legally Recognized

The law says sign languages are real languages and names ASL, LSQ, Indigenous and tactile sign languages. It does not create new services.

Seat Belts Required on New School Buses

From new buses built after 2026, students must use three-point seat belts. Schools must create and enforce student belt policies.

Harsher Fines for Passing School Buses

Drivers who pass stopped school buses face much higher fines, increasing for repeat offences. The change aims to make bus stops safer for children.

TheHighway Traffic Amendment Act (Impaired Driving Measures)

A first serious impaired-driving conviction bans you from driving for 30 years. A second conviction bans you for life.

Specialist Wait-Time Reporting Law

The government must publish average wait times and counts for each medical specialty twice a year. Patients can see typical waits from referral to visit and treatment.

Notice When Urgent Hospital Care Delayed

You must get a written notice if hospital care for a life‑threatening condition will be later than doctors recommend. The government will publish yearly counts of people who die waiting.

Routine Mammograms Available From Age 40

People aged 40-49 can book a BreastCheck mammogram without a doctor by the end of 2026. The government will report yearly on screenings and progress.

April Named Climate Action Month

April becomes a yearly Climate Action Month. You may see more events and school projects about climate, but nothing is required.

Deaf Awareness Week and Sign Language Day

Creates a late-September Deaf Awareness Week and names September 23 Day of Sign Languages. It raises awareness but does not change services.

Declare Catholic Schools Week in February

Names the second week of February as Catholic Schools Week. It is symbolic, not a holiday, and schools may hold optional events.

Non-Resident Landowners Gain Local Vote

Non-resident landowners who are Canadian citizens and have owned land for six months can vote in local and school board elections. The change starts 180 days after royal assent.

Shorten Residency to Three Months for Elections

You can vote or run after living three months in an area instead of six. Elections within 180 days still use the six-month rule.

Farmer ID for Sales Tax Exemptions

Farmers get a special ID to buy eligible farm items without paying sales tax at checkout. Sellers must accept the ID and not charge tax.

Clear Home Solar Net-Metering Rules

Homeowners can connect solar panels and get energy credits when they send extra power to the grid. Hydro must inspect and install meters within set deadlines.

Seize Vehicles Used to Stalk

Police can take and impound cars used for stalking. Repeat offenders face longer impounds, licence suspensions, and possible permanent vehicle forfeiture.

Local Control Over Urban Road Speeds

Towns and cities can set speed limits up to 90 km/h on provincial roads in built-up areas. They must give 90 days' notice and post proper signs.

Guaranteed Public Hearings for Budget Bills

Requires public committee hearings for budget bills with at least seven days' notice and a minimum of ten hours for people to speak before the bill moves forward.

Limits Lawsuits by Criminal Trespassers

Owners and tenants are usually protected from lawsuits when someone 12+ trespasses to commit a crime and is hurt. They lose protection if convicted for using extreme unlawful force.

Tougher Penalties for Wildlife Crimes

Raises fines and jail time for harming protected animals and cancels hunting licences after conviction. Repeat offences bring longer suspensions and lifetime bans.

Protect Tax Referendum Rule

Ministers lose half their extra pay if government tries to weaken or pause the tax referendum rule. If the change fails, withheld pay is returned.

An Act respectingthe Administration of Oaths of Office

Protecting Landscape Architect Title and Standards

Only registered people may call themselves landscape architects. The association registers members, keeps a public list, handles complaints, and can discipline or inspect practices.

Stronger Accessibility Planning and Awareness Week

Public bodies must make and update accessibility plans with people with disabilities. Fines must fund education and an annual Access Awareness Week will start each May.