Manitoba Bills
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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