Manitoba Bills
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Mental Health Amendment Act
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Registered Landscape Architects Act
Only registered people may call themselves landscape architects. The association registers members, keeps a public list, handles complaints, and can discipline or inspect practices.
Status
Royal Assent
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The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Eliminating Mandatory Overtime for Nurses)
Nurses can refuse non-emergency mandatory overtime without facing professional discipline. Health authorities must make plans to meet minister-set overtime reduction targets; emergencies still allow overtime.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Winnipeg Foundation Amendment Act
The foundation must get yearly independent audits and post a short financial summary online. The mayor will no longer automatically sit on the board.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Westminster United Church Foundation Incorporation Amendment Act
Updates a church foundation's board language and seat rules. If the foundation closes, leftover assets must go to other registered charities chosen by the board.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Child and Family Services Amendment Act
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba School Boards Association Amendment Act
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
TheElections Amendment 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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Promoting Inclusion in Amateur Sport Act
Sport groups must adopt a shared inclusion policy, train staff, survey participants, and report yearly. Athletes may be asked to answer short demographic questions.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act
Sets age, helmet, speed and lane rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices. Bans self-driving features on public roads unless approved.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Minor Amendments and 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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The YellowquillUniversity 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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Real Property Amendment and 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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
Sales tax is cut on most store groceries. Home tax credits rise, a new land transfer tax starts, and the government can build schools with child care.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline