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New and upcoming construction laws, building codes and regulations across Canada, and what each change means for owners, buyers, contractors, trades, workers, suppliers and designers. Every entry links to the official source.
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In force since Sep 1, 2026
Most of The Technical Safety Act came into force on September 1, 2026, repealing The Elevator Act and The Amusements Act. The Technical Safety Regulation took effect the…
In force since Jul 1, 2026
From 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…
Affects Owner Contractor Supplier
Details →In force since Apr 1, 2026
Manitoba replaced its electrical code (M.R. 76/2018) with M.R. 30/2026. The new code adopts the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, 26th edition (CSA C22.1:24), with Manit…
In force since Aug 1, 2025
Manitoba's Rental Housing Construction Incentive Regulation (registered August 1, 2025) sets out who can claim the rental housing construction tax credit and how. An eli…
Affects Owner Contractor
Details →In force since Apr 1, 2025
Manitoba's prompt payment regime was proclaimed in stages. Specified sections took effect November 14 and 15, 2024, and the rest on April 1, 2025. An owner must pay a pr…
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Supplier
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