Manitoba cabinet sworn in
Newly-elected Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and the 14 other members of his cabinet were sworn in last week as they now assume responsibility for the issues of the provincial government. Many are new to ...Learn More
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NDP take majority government in election
The Manitoba Progressive Conservative government was convincingly defeated by the Manitoba New Democratic Party in last week’s provincial election, with the NDP taking 34 seats and a strong majo...Learn More
Manitoba and Saskatchewan minimum wage increasing
Manitoba’s minimum wage is increasing to $15.30 on October 1, 2023 marking the second increase this year, and a significant increase over the past year from $11.95. RCC will have better clarity foll...Learn More
Manitoba election officially underway
Manitoba is officially in an election, with the writ dropped on September 5, 2023, and the campaigns formally underway leading up to the October 3, 2023 election. The PCs presently hold 35 seats and a...Learn More
Manitoba funding to support EV charging infrastructure
Under a program administered by the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, Manitoba businesses considering Electric Vehicle infrastructure to support their fleets, workplace or as a customer service may ...Learn More
Manitoba releases Economic Growth Action Plan
The government of Manitoba has released its Economic Growth Action Plan, a comprehensive set of 50 strategic actions that the government will advance to build a more resilient workforce and stimulate ...Learn More
RCC meets with Winnipeg Mayor on safety issues
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham (right, pictured above) requested a short-notice meeting with RCC to discuss a few issues that are in early development that may impact retail stores, with more detail ...Learn More
Integrated Violent Offender Unit making streets safer
On May 7, 2023, the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit was launched, designed to use sophisticated criminal intelligence techniques to target and closely monitor high-risk individu...Learn More
Manitoba’s new requirements for washroom access
Manitoba has passed the “Access to Washrooms for Delivery Persons” Act, a new Workplace Safety and Health requirement that as of May 30, 2023 requires owners of a workplace to provide access to w...Learn More
WCB of Manitoba expands compensation coverage
As of May 1, 2023, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) has expanded compensation coverage for psychological injuries caused by excessive workload. The WCB of Manitoba says that in order t...Learn More