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Show everything →For owners & developers in Manitoba (with federal changes): 9 already in force, 1 announced.
In force 9
These already apply. Each line says what it means for you.
- Manitoba's Technical Safety Act replaces the Elevator Act, with new permits, licences and incident reportingElevator owners need installation and operating permits, must keep work to code, and must report dangerous incidents.
- Manitoba's Buy Canadian Act lets government favour Canadian suppliersAs a public project owner, the Manitoba government must buy from Canadian suppliers when possible and may favour them.
- Manitoba adopts the 2024 Canadian Electrical CodeElectrical work on new builds and renovations must meet CSA C22.1:24 with Manitoba amendments.
- Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal constructionFederal departments commissioning large construction must evaluate bids with Canadian content and materials criteria, with exceptions for major delays or no Canadian supply.
- Manitoba rental housing construction tax credit rules setRental projects with 4 or more units may qualify. Get a certificate of eligibility and track affordable-unit rents and tenants.
- Building Canada Act fast-tracks federal approvals for designated national interest projectsProponents of listed national interest projects get one consolidated federal authorization document instead of separate permits.
- Manitoba prompt payment and adjudication in forcePay proper invoices within 28 days, or give a notice of non-payment within 14 days.
- GST/HST rebate of up to $50,000 for first-time buyers of new homesAn owner-builder who is a first-time buyer may claim the rebate if construction started on or after March 20, 2025.
Announced 1
Passed or proposed, not in force yet. Dates can change. Each line says what it means for you.