The Manitoba government is delivering a bold legislative agenda that puts people first by making communities safer, defending democratic rights, protecting affordable housing and modernizing the rules that shape daily life in Manitoba, government house leader Nahanni Fontaine announced on November 7.

"Our government put forth a strong, ambitious legislative agenda focused on the priorities of Manitobans," said Fontaine. "We've passed laws that make our communities safer, strengthen our democracy, and protect the rights and opportunities of Manitobans. That's exactly what people sent us here to do."

The province advanced the Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act (Bill 48), which allows for the detention of intoxicated people for up to 72 hours, to ensure they are protected for the length of a meth psychosis under the direction of health-care professionals.

The government also passed legislation to implement Budget 2025, which implements tax measures such as increasing the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit to $1,600 and increasing the maximum Renters Affordability Tax Credit to $625 from $575 and a top-up for seniors to $357 from $328, effective for the 2026 tax year.

Other pieces of legislation receiving royal assent include:

• the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act (Bill 8), which prevents new liquor and cannabis licenses in convenience stores;
• the Housing and Renewal Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 12), which prevents the sale of social housing units;
• the Public Interest Expression Defence Act (Bill 23), which prevents someone from trying to silence or deterring participation in matters of public interest;
• the Election Financing Amendment and Elections Amendment Act (Bill 30), requiring a complaint procedure for political advertisements; and
• the Education Administration Act and Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 40), which requires O Canada and other observances in schools.