Research, Legislation and Policy

Legislation & Policy

The principle objectives are:

• to co-ordinate the development of the legislative program in cooperation with the appropriate Divisions and operating branches within the Department;
• to co-ordinate the development of the regulatory program in cooperation with the appropriate Divisions and operating branches within the Department and to process all amendments or new regulations through the required steps;
• to address matters relating to the International Labour Organization through appropriate authorities of the Federal Government.

Further information respecting such matters as statutes of Manitoba legislative bills, general information respecting the Manitoba legislative processes and labour legislation in other jurisdictions may be obtained from the following links:

Statutory Publications - Queen's Printer - Access to electronic version of Manitoba statutes.

Manitoba Labour Legislation - Statutes for which Manitoba Labour and Immigration is responsible.

History of Labour Legislation in Manitoba

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Information on legislative changes across Canada.

International Labour Organization (ILO) - International agency formed to protect and promote good working conditions and workers' rights.