News - Legislation

Proposed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act would double the speeding fines for drivers who speed through construction zones.

Health Minister Theresa Oswald introduced legislation which would expand the role of nurse practitioners and midwives in the delivery of health care to Manitobans by allowing them to admit patients to hospitals.

Steinbach Christian High School (SCHS), a local, independent – faith based school, has recently expressed concerns regarding proposed government legislation and how it might erode the religious freedoms, independent governance and operations of their school.

Manitoba is asking for public input aimed at improving the legislation governing the safety of technical equipment such as boilers, electrical installations and elevators.

Following input from Manitobans, consumer organizations and business, there will be no change to provincial legislation prohibiting expiry dates and fees on most gift cards, Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced.

The general public, consumer organizations and the business sector are being asked to comment on provincial legislation that prohibits expiry dates and fees on most gift cards and certificates, Finance Minister Greg Selinger announced.