Manitoba's Buy Canadian Act lets government favour Canadian suppliers
Manitoba · The Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amended), S.M. 2025, c. 37
In force
Public procurement
What changes
All law updatesFrom July 1, 2026, Manitoba's Government Purchases Act requires that, whenever possible, government purchases be made from a Canadian supplier. The government must set a buy Canadian policy, under which Canadian suppliers may get preferential treatment when the government buys goods. Cabinet may make regulations on the policy.
- Law or regulation
- The Buy Canadian Act (Government Purchases Act Amended), S.M. 2025, c. 37
- Jurisdiction
- Manitoba
- In force
- Jul 1, 2026
- Official source
- Government of Manitoba (Manitoba Laws)
Who it affects and how
Owners & developers
People and companies who own the property and commission the work, including homeowners renovating
As a public project owner, the Manitoba government must buy from Canadian suppliers when possible and may favour them.
Contractors
General contractors, builders and construction business owners
Expect Canadian-content considerations in provincial purchases of goods.
Suppliers
Sellers of materials, products and equipment
Canadian suppliers of goods may get preference in Manitoba government purchases.
Not directly affected: homebuyers & customers, trades, workers, designers.
Plain-language summary by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on Oct 30, 2026. General information, not legal advice; you are responsible for how you use it. The official text governs: read it, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.