| Appeals on rent increases |
The Residential Tenancies Commission hears appeals by landlords and tenants on orders and decisions issued by the Residential Tenancies Branch. |
| Fair Practices Office (Families programs) |
The Fair Practices Office provides confidential and impartial assistance to Manitobans applying for, or receiving services under, the following Department of Families programs who feel they have not been treated fairly:
Employment and Income Assistance, Children's disABILITY Services, Community Living disABILITY Services, Early Learning and Child Care Program (subsidy). |
| Home Care Appeal Panel |
If you have concerns about your home care, first talk to your home care case coordinator or his/her supervisor. If you are still not satisfied, you may file an appeal with the Appeal Panel for Home Care. This panel hears appeals from people who have asked for home care services and who disagree with the decisions made about their eligibility or their level of service. You may file an appeal if: your request for home care service was turned down; you disagree with the level of service you receive or if you have any concerns about the home care services you are receiving. To file an appeal, contact this office and ask for an appeal form. |
| Manitoba Health Appeal Board |
If a person is not satisfied with certain decisions involving a financial or operational matter in the health care system, he or she may appeal some of those decisions to the board. |
| Mental Health Review Board |
The Mental Health Review Board works on behalf of Manitobans in need of mental health services. The Board hears appeals about the admission or treatment of a patient in a psychiatric facility. Legislation also requires that there be an automatic review of all involuntary patients after the filing of the third certificate of renewal and annually, thereafter. |
| Social Services Appeal Board |
You may appeal to the Social Services Appeal Board if you disagree with a decision concerning your application for employment and income assistance; adoption agency licensing; child care subsidies; child care licensing, 55 Plus; Manitoba Prenatal benefit; Residential Care Licensing; marketAbilities Program; Community Living disABILITY Services Program or Rent Assist |
| Birth, Marriage and Death certificates |
The Vital Statistics Agency registers all vital events (birth, marriage, stillbirth, death and legal name changes) in the Province to provide certificates and ID cards for identification purposes. |
| Driver's Licence |
You can renew your driver's licence and have your photo taken at any Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) Autopac agent. If you are applying for your first driver's licence, are moving to Manitoba or renewing, your Autopac agent will be happy to help you. If you have held a driver's licence in another country, MPI requires certain information so we can determine the Class and Stage of licence you should hold in Manitoba. To obtain your first driver's licence, you must be at least 16 years old, or 15½ if enrolled in the High School Driver Education program. |
| Enhanced Identification Card (EIC) |
Enhanced Identification Cards and Enhanced driver's licences will be discontinued by June 2022.
Current Enhanced cardholders are encouraged to transition at no cost to a regular driver's licence or identification card by visiting:
https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/making-changes-id-card.aspx |
| Get a Health Card |
A Manitoba health card allows you to see a doctor, get a prescription, visit a hospital emergency room or use most other health services. If you are reporting a change of address, leaving the province or updating your card by either adding or deleting a dependent or spouse, you may fill in the online form, or contact the office below. |
| Get a Manitoba Birth Certificate |
To order a certificate, complete an application form (available in person or online) and send along with payment either by mail or fax.
Payment options:
- Mail: cheque or money order (made payable to the Minister of Finance); Visa or MasterCard
- Fax: Visa or MasterCard
Fee: $30.00 |
| Health Card |
Your Manitoba health card (registration, certificate, ID card) confirms your eligibility to receive health benefits provided you continue to live in Manitoba. If your registration is affected by any change or location, family status, or is lost, please report it to the Insured Benefits Branch. Online forms are also available. |
| Insured Benefits |
All insured residents of Manitoba are covered by the Insured Benefits Program (health insurance plan) administered by Manitoba Health. Benefits include the following: hospital coverage at the standard ward level; medical services, including visits to doctors' offices, house calls and doctors' services in hospitals; certain prosthetic and orthotic devices; care in personal care homes; a provincial drug program; senior's eyeglass program. |
| Registering a birth in Manitoba |
Every child born in Manitoba must be registered within 5 days of birth or before the baby leaves the health facility. As of July 1, 2011, parents can choose to apply for Canada Child Benefits or a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for their baby when they complete the Registration of birth form. |
| Advocacy Unit |
The Advocacy Unit offers legal services to eligible Manitoba renters who experience problems with tenancy agreements and other housing-related issues such as eviction or health and safety concerns. The program can help renters get important information and advice, file claims and get ready for a hearing. |
| Annual rent increase guideline |
The annual rent increase guideline states the percentage that a landlord can increase your rent without applying to the Residential Tenancies Branch for approval. The guideline limits the amount a landlord can increase your rent. The government determines the amount and usually announces the guideline for the next year in late August or early September. The guideline takes effect on January 1 of each year and applies to all rent increases during that calendar year. The guideline applies to most rental units with some exceptions. |
| Consumer rights |
The Consumer Protection Office administers consumer protection legislation. The office hears, mediates and investigates consumer-related complaints. If you have a question or complaint about a purchase or lease of goods or services, repair, door to door sale, debt collection, charitable fundraiser, hearing aid dealers, cell phone contracts or any business practice that affects you as a consumer, contact the office listed below. |
| Financial Institutions Regulation - Cooperatives, Credit Unions, Trust and Loan Companies |
The Financial Institutions Regulation Branch (FIRB) regulates financial institutions in the province including cooperatives, credit unions, caisses populaires, and trust and loan companies. FIRB maintains a legal registry for credit unions, caisses populaires, and cooperatives companies that are legally permitted to operate in the province. In order to ensure that you are dealing with a financial institution or cooperative that is legally registered, please contact FIRB in order to obtain this information. They also deal with complaints or questions about a financial institution or cooperative that affects you as a consumer. |
| Financial Institutions Regulation - Insurance Companies |
The Financial Institutions Regulation Branch (FIRB) regulates financial institutions in the province which includes insurance companies. FIRB maintains a legal registry for insurance companies which are legally permitted to operate in the province. In order to ensure that you are dealing with an insurance company that is legally registered, please contact FIRB in order to obtain this information. They also deal with complaints or questions about insurance companies that affects you as a consumer. |
| Online Shopping |
Here are some tips to help you and your family shop safely online. |
| Children's Arts and Cultural Activity Tax Credit |
Starting in 2011, families can claim a tax credit up to $54 per child under 16 for participation in eligible non-fitness activities. Included are organized and supervised arts and cultural activities taking place in Manitoba outside a school's regular program. For a child with a disability under age 18, on whom at least $100 is spent on eligible activities, the family qualifies for an additional $54 in income tax savings. |
| Fertility Treatment Tax Credit |
The Fertility Treatment Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit equal to 40% of fertility treatment fees paid to an accredited clinic in Manitoba, and for related prescription drugs, net of any reimbursements such as private health care coverage, related to the treatment of a Manitoba resident. Eligible individuals can make a claim for up to $20,000, for a maximum credit of $8000. |
| Fitness Tax Credit |
Starting in 2011, Manitoba's Fitness Tax Credit will allow claims for fitness activities by children under 16 and young adults ages 16 through 24. The cost of eligible fitness activities up to $500, as defined under the federal legislation, can be claimed by the young adult, or by a spouse or parent. Young adults with a disability, on whose behalf at least $100 is spent for qualifying fitness activities, will be eligible for an additional $54 credit for a maximum credit of $108 - mirroring the treatment of children with a disability. The credits reduce Manitoba income tax otherwise payable in the tax year. |
| Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit |
Beginning after April 4, 2007, property owners who installed or are considering installing a geothermal heat pump system can receive a tax credit from the Manitoba government. The tax credit can be claimed through the income tax system either on the individual T1 income tax return or the corporate T2 income tax return. For 2009 and forward, the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit complements any provincial grants that may be available for geothermal installations. |
| Home Insulation Program |
If your home was built before 1999, it may not have enough insulation. Adding insulation to your attic, walls, and foundation will improve your home's comfort and help you cut energy costs. Efficiency Manitoba offers rebates to help you insulate your attic, walls, and foundation. |
| Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit |
A refundable provincial tax credit for eligible new geothermal system installations is offered to property owners through the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit. |
| Solar Thermal Energy Systems |
The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit is extended to solar thermal energy systems purchased for use in Manitoba since 2009. Purchasers who install specified solar heating equipment in Manitoba will qualify for a refundable 10% Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit on the eligible capital costs. |
| Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit |
Beginning after April 4, 2007, property owners who installed or are considering installing a geothermal heat pump system can receive a tax credit from the Manitoba government. The tax credit can be claimed through the income tax system either on the individual T1 income tax return or the corporate T2 income tax return. For 2009 and forward, the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit complements any provincial grants that may be available for geothermal installations. |
| Home Insulation Program |
If your home was built before 1999, it may not have enough insulation. Adding insulation to your attic, walls, and foundation will improve your home's comfort and help you cut energy costs. Efficiency Manitoba offers rebates to help you insulate your attic, walls, and foundation. |
| Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit |
A refundable provincial tax credit for eligible new geothermal system installations is offered to property owners through the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit. |
| Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan |
The Home Energy Efficiency Loan is a convenient and affordable financing option if you want to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home. The monthly payment will be added to your energy bill and no down payment is required. |
| Manitoba Hydro Energy Finance Plan |
The Energy Finance Plan is convenient on-bill financing for upgrades to gas and electrical systems. It is available to Manitoba Hydro residential, small commercial, farm, and seasonal customers with approved credit |
| Solar Thermal Energy Systems |
The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit is extended to solar thermal energy systems purchased for use in Manitoba since 2009. Purchasers who install specified solar heating equipment in Manitoba will qualify for a refundable 10% Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit on the eligible capital costs. |
| Adoption |
After making the decision to adopt, be sure to apply to the right agency based on your situation. Apply to a Child and Family Services agency for adoption of permanent wards or a licensed adoption agency or Child and Family Services agency for other kinds of adoptions (children from other provinces and countries). Adoptions that take place in Manitoba are made legal by an Order of Adoption granted by a judge in the Court of King's Bench. |
| Adoption Financial Assistance |
Following adoption placement of a permanent ward, financial assistance is available for families who adopt a child with special needs or more than one child from the same family. Types of financial assistance available: one-time start-up costs, such as for transportation, equipment and accessibility tools, and relevant home furnishings; costs of special services for a child who has been diagnosed as having special needs; ongoing maintenance payments to help with the daily care of a child with special needs or a sibling group. |
| Brief Consultation Service |
Highly skilled social service professionals from Family Conciliation Services offers services to parents regarding their custody/access issues when a full assessment may not be required. It also offers older children ages 11 to 17 an opportunity to share their wishes or concerns. |
| Caught in the Middle |
A support and education program for children ages 8 to 12 whose parents are in conflict over separation and divorce issues. Caught in the Middle gives children a chance to work through their questions, concerns and anxieties with other children their own age. |
| Child Abuse Registry |
The Registry contains names of persons who have been found to have abused a child which aids Child and Family Services agencies in protecting children. A Child Abuse Registry check can be made by a person, agency, adoption agency or organization for a fee, for employment situations where the employee will be working with children. |
| Child and Family Service Agencies (CFS) |
The protection of children is the responsibility of Child and Family Services Agencies. They: protect children from abuse and neglect; provide emergency, voluntary and court order placement; counsel children in their care; provide counselling and support services to families with child-oriented problems; provide homemaker services; help with prenatal and postnatal planning and counsel single mothers; recruit and assess foster homes and offer opportunities for ongoing education; recruit and assess adoptive parents; provide assessment services to families involved in private adoption; provide community development and advocacy. |
| Child Care Subsidy |
To qualify for child care subsidies, parents must demonstrate a need for support based on factors such as income, age and number of children, number of days that care is required, and the reason for care. |
| Child Day Care |
Provides information on available licensed child day care centres, homes, vacancies and costs. |
| Child Protection – Child Sexual Exploitation |
Find out how to prevent the sexual exploitation of children. |
| Child Support |
Child Support Service will have the authority to make an initial child support calculation decision based on income information obtained from one or both parents, depending on the type of child support requested. The service can also recalculate an existing child support order, family arbitration award, or agreement by adjusting child support based on updated financial information. Decisions will be enforceable by the Maintenance Enforcement Program |
| Children's disABILITY Services |
Provides support to families to care for children who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Family supports include: counseling; information and referral; respite care; child development services; autism services; therapy services; supplies and equipment; home modifications; transportation; training. |
| Disability and Health Supports Unit |
The Disability and Health Supports Unit offers a streamlined, one-stop-shop to help eligible program participants throughout Manitoba access the disability and health-related supplies and equipment they need in a consistent, fair, efficient manner. |
| Family Conciliation |
Provides a range of conflict resolution services to families going through separation or divorce. Services are offered at no cost, and are provided either at the request of the court, or directly to family members. Provided services include: mediation, parent information program, information and referral, conciliation counselling, support and education program for children. |
| Family Law |
Family Law Manitoba is an online source for information and support, connecting Manitobans with all of the public, private and community services and organizations that are currently available, alongside clear and accurate information about family law issues. |
| Family Violence Prevention Program |
Promotes the elimination of intimate partner violence through the development and support of community-based services. If you're in crisis or you know someone who may be, call the crisis line: 1-877-977-0007.
Provides policy and program direction and funding to specialized services for women, their children and men caught in the cycle of family violence. Services are delivered by 33 agencies in the community across the province |
| For the Sake of the Children |
A six-hour program (divided into two, three hour seminars) offered to parents and other interested individuals to help them understand what they are going through, both legally and emotionally and to learn more about the needs of children upon separation |
| Foster Care |
The qualities important in fostering are that you recognize the value of children and are prepared to offer them care, attention, guidance and patience, in a stable home environment. Single persons or couples, with or without children, can apply to become foster families. Foster parents may live in an apartment or their own home. They can live in an urban centre or a rural community. Foster parents may be from any ethnic, racial or cultural background. Foster families receive a daily allowance to cover costs such as food, clothing and spending money for the foster child. Medical, dental and education costs are also covered. The Child and Family Services agency provides support and training. |
| Grandparent and Family Access |
Services for grandparent and other relatives to find solutions to difficult emotional child access issues. Where agreement cannot be reached, legislation exists that allows family members to ask a judge to make an access order. |
| InSight Mentoring Program |
Formerly called Stop FASD, Insight is an outreach program where mentors provide intensive support to women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and have substance use problems. Mentors help women build and maintain healthier lifestyles in a supportive, non-judgmental way using trauma-informed and harm-reduction practices. |
| Maintenance Enforcement |
Enforces court orders and separation agreements that require payment of child support. If necessary, collection action to secure child support may include a garnishing order, a summons, seizure of personal property or property liens. |
| Manitoba Parent Zone |
ManitobaParentZone.ca provides parents with trusted resources and information to help them with the world's toughest and most rewarding job - parenting. It also provides parents with parenting and child development information that reflects current best practices in health and child and adolescent development - and includes important links to Manitoba-based public education and public health campaigns. |
| Manitoba Post-Adoption Services |
Provides non-identifying, search and reunion services to eligible family members who were involved in an adoption that was granted in Manitoba. Searches for any person under 18 years of age are not permitted. |
| Online Child Care Registry |
Find and apply for quality licensed child care. |
| Sharing Information for Supported Children |
The Protecting Children (Information Sharing) Act came into effect on September 15, 2017.
The above act allows service providers in Manitoba to collect, use and share personal information (including personal health information) about supported children and their parents and guardians. |
| Stop Bullying |
Bullying is a serious problem for children of all ages and can affect your child's health and well-being. Taking action is important. Learn more: |
| The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth |
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. We are here to represent the rights, interests and viewpoints of children, youth, and young adults throughout Manitoba who are receiving, or should be receiving services from: child and family; adoption; mental health; addiction; education; disability; justice; victim support, including for young people who are witnesses in criminal proceedings and any young person impacted by domestic violence or sexual exploitation. |
| Turnabout |
Turnabout is a prevention program that helps children under 12 who are in trouble with the law or at risk of coming into conflict with the law. It provides children with the support and direction they need to turn around their behavior. Underlying issues are explored and appropriate community resources and services are identified. Examples of some services utilized include: free and/or subsidized recreational opportunities; clinical referrals; Elder support; mentorship opportunities; program-specific referrals (i.e. anti-gang programs); multi-systems planning meetings and advocacy support.
If you know a child under 12 in need of Turnabout services, or if you want more information, contact the Turnabout Coordinator in your area. You can also fill out the Turnabout Referral form on the website below. |
| Benefits in Manitoba |
A comprehensive list of government benefits and services available to Manitobans. |
| Children's Opti-Care Program |
The Children's Opti-care program helps families receiving the Manitoba Child Benefit to pay for the cost of prescription eyeglasses for their children. The program covers about $84 per child, per year depending on their needs and claims can be made once every three years. |
| Disability and Health Supports Unit |
The Disability and Health Supports Unit offers a streamlined, one-stop-shop to help eligible program participants throughout Manitoba access the disability and health-related supplies and equipment they need in a consistent, fair, efficient manner. |
| Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) |
The Employment and Income Assistance Program (EIA) provides financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families. This includes benefits from the Rent Assist Program that helps with housing costs. For people who are able to work, EIA will help them go back to work by providing supports to employment |
| Get Your Benefits! |
Get Your Benefits! is a plain language booklet listing many federal, provincial and regional benefits and programs individuals and families living in Manitoba may be eligible for. |
| Manitoba Child Benefit |
Provides monthly benefits to help low-income families needing assistance with the cost of raising children. |
| Prenatal Benefit |
Eating healthy foods during pregnancy is very important for you and your growing baby. If you live in Manitoba and have a low to moderate income (net family income less than $32,000 a year), the Manitoba government will send you a monthly cheque during pregnancy to help you eat healthy, nutritious meals while you are pregnant. |
| Rent Assist |
Rent Assist is a financial benefit for people who receive Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and have housing costs to cover. It is also available to other low-income private renters. Rent Assist replaces and adds to the current EIA shelter allowance and RentAid programs. |
| Social Housing |
Provides subsidized rental programs to low income individuals, families, elderly persons and the physically handicapped with special accommodation needs. All preliminary applications should be made to this office (form is available online). Apartments, townhouses, or single-family dwellings are available for families. One bedroom apartments and bachelor suites are available for others. |
| Budget |
The 2024 provincial budget was presented on Tuesday, April 2. |
| Cabinet Ministers |
The Cabinet, or Executive Council, is made up of ministers appointed on the advice of the Premier, each of whom is an elected official. In appointing a cabinet minister to a specific portfolio, the premier may assign a range of responsibilities along with overseeing a specific government department or departments. |
| Congratulatory Messages |
The Greetings Office coordinates significant birthday and anniversary greetings from various government officials including the King and the Prime Minister. |
| Golden Boy Gift Shop, Legislative Assembly |
The gift shop carries a variety of merchandise for sale to the public such as: pens, pencils, keychains, hats, t-shirts, photo cards etc. as well as made in Manitoba products (honey, chocolates), golden boy merchandise, cookbooks, history, nature and children's books. |
| Legislative Assembly - House sitting |
The Legislative Assembly may meet at any time from the first Wednesday in March to Thursday of the second full week in June, except during the week designated under The Public Schools Act as spring break or vacation; the first Wednesday in October to Thursday of the week prior to Remembrance Day week; from the first Tuesday following Remembrance Day week to the first Thursday of December. |
| Legislative Building Tour |
Guided tours of the Manitoba Legislative Building are available to the public and student groups, free of charge. The guided visit lasts approximately one hour. Student groups can request to have their Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) speak to the group where he or she talks about the job and responsibilities of an MLA. The group may attend Question Period when the House is sitting. |
| Manitoba pins |
Manitoba pins such as the Crocus, Golden Boy, Great Grey Owl, Manitoba Flag are available from your Member of the Legislative Assembly. |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) |
An MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is elected by the public in his/her constituency or electoral division, to serve as a representative in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. An MLA is involved with: planning new laws; studying, discussing and either supporting or opposing the enactment of new laws; understanding the spirit of existing laws. As well, a Member may voice concerns on behalf of constituents, represent viewpoints or intercede and assist in problem solving. |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Allowances, Remuneration and Retirement Benefits |
Provides information on individual MLA's salaries, allowances and retirement benefits, as dictated by The Leglislative Assembly. Online monthly reports available for MLA allowances expenses. |
| New Year's Levee |
The traditional New Year's Levee is held January 1st of each year and is hosted by the Lieutenant Governor in the Blue Room of the Manitoba Legislature. The public are invited to come and partake of refreshments and entertainment. |
| Ombudsman Manitoba |
The Ombudsman's office purpose is to promote fairness, equity and administrative accountability through the investigation of complaints. While the primary activity of the office centres on complaint investigations and the resolution of disputes, the Ombudsman also conducts systemic reviews relating to principles of administrative fairness - that is, relating to the fair and equitable application of laws, policies, procedures, and practices of governing bodies. |
| Premier's Office |
Premier Wab Kinew is Manitoba's 25th Premier. He took office on October 18, 2023 and succeeds former premier Heather Stefanson |
| Provincial Fish |
The Walleye, or Pickerel, was designated as the official fish emblem of Manitoba on June 12, 2014. Manitoba's commercial walleye industry is the second largest inland fishery of Canada. |
| Children’s Hearing Aid Program |
Manitoba residents under the age of 18 who require a hearing aid, as prescribed by an otolaryngologist or audiologist, and do not have the costs paid through other provincial or federal programs, are eligible. |
| Coronavirus |
Information on the Coronavirus includes current risk status, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and other additional resources. |
| Disability and Health Supports Unit |
The Disability and Health Supports Unit offers a streamlined, one-stop-shop to help eligible program participants throughout Manitoba access the disability and health-related supplies and equipment they need in a consistent, fair, efficient manner. |
| Fertility Treatment Tax Credit |
The Fertility Treatment Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit equal to 40% of fertility treatment fees paid to an accredited clinic in Manitoba, and for related prescription drugs, net of any reimbursements such as private health care coverage, related to the treatment of a Manitoba resident. Eligible individuals can make a claim for up to $20,000, for a maximum credit of $8000. |
| Health Care Directive |
You have the right to decide in advance what kind of care you do and do not want to receive, should you become unable to speak for yourself. It's important to tell your doctor or health professional who you want to make these decisions for you. You should also write a health care directive or living will to speak for you. Forms can be requested through the office below, or downloaded online. |
| Infant Contact Lens Program |
Contact lenses for congenital disorders in infants are eligible for rebate when prescribed by an ophthalmologist and the costs are not paid through other provincial or federal programs. Manitoba Health will provide one lens per eye, per infant. The maximum allowable reimbursement is $190 for a single lens and $380 for bilateral lenses. |
| Insured Benefits |
All insured residents of Manitoba are covered by the Insured Benefits Program (health insurance plan) administered by Manitoba Health. Benefits include the following: hospital coverage at the standard ward level; medical services, including visits to doctors' offices, house calls and doctors' services in hospitals; certain prosthetic and orthotic devices; care in personal care homes; a provincial drug program; senior's eyeglass program. |
| Manitoba Parent Zone |
ManitobaParentZone.ca provides parents with trusted resources and information to help them with the world's toughest and most rewarding job - parenting. It also provides parents with parenting and child development information that reflects current best practices in health and child and adolescent development - and includes important links to Manitoba-based public education and public health campaigns. |
| Mental Health and Addictions |
This site provides a general overview of the available mental health services in Manitoba, from both the formal medical system, as well as non-profit community mental health agencies. |
| My Right Care |
Where should you go when you are sick or injured? MyRightCare.ca is designed to help Winnipeggers choose the right care option so they can get the right treatment, faster. |
| Orthopaedic Shoes Program |
Manitoba residents under the age of 18 who require orthopaedic shoes as prescribed by a medical practitioner and do not have the costs paid through other provincial or federal programs are eligible for this program. |
| Patient Safety |
Health care is a big, complex system and sometimes things happen that aren't planned. Learn how you can help health care to be as safe as possible. |
| Regional Health Authorities (RHA) |
Regional Health Authorities are health boards responsible for the delivery of health care services to Manitobans. They provide a reorganized, sustainable health system that balances health promotion, disease prevention, and institutional and community-based services |
| Children's Opti-Care Program |
The Children's Opti-care program helps families receiving the Manitoba Child Benefit to pay for the cost of prescription eyeglasses for their children. The program covers about $84 per child, per year depending on their needs and claims can be made once every three years. |
| Home Visiting - Families First Program |
Offers home visiting supports to families with children from pregnancy to school entry at no cost. The program is delivered across the province by community public health. |
| InSight Mentoring Program |
Formerly called Stop FASD, Insight is an outreach program where mentors provide intensive support to women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and have substance use problems. Mentors help women build and maintain healthier lifestyles in a supportive, non-judgmental way using trauma-informed and harm-reduction practices. |
| Manitoba Child Benefit |
Provides monthly benefits to help low-income families needing assistance with the cost of raising children. |
| Manitoba Parent Zone |
ManitobaParentZone.ca provides parents with trusted resources and information to help them with the world's toughest and most rewarding job - parenting. It also provides parents with parenting and child development information that reflects current best practices in health and child and adolescent development - and includes important links to Manitoba-based public education and public health campaigns. |
| Midwives |
Midwives are trained specialists who care for women throughout pregnancy and birth, and for mothers and babies in the first weeks after birth. The services of midwives who are employed through the Regional Health Authorities are funded by Manitoba Health. Midwives retained privately are allowed to charge their clients directly and their services are not covered by Manitoba Health. |
| Prenatal Benefit |
Eating healthy foods during pregnancy is very important for you and your growing baby. If you live in Manitoba and have a low to moderate income (net family income less than $32,000 a year), the Manitoba government will send you a monthly cheque during pregnancy to help you eat healthy, nutritious meals while you are pregnant. |
| Registering a birth in Manitoba |
Every child born in Manitoba must be registered within 5 days of birth or before the baby leaves the health facility. As of July 1, 2011, parents can choose to apply for Canada Child Benefits or a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for their baby when they complete the Registration of birth form. |
| Bicycle Helmet Law |
A law implemented as of May 1, 2013 makes it compulsory for cyclists under 18 to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet. The law also applies to children under 18 when they are passengers on a bicycle or anything attached to or towed by a bicycle. |
| Cannabis Legalization & Regulation in Manitoba |
Information on how Manitobans can purchase and use cannabis. |
| Drinking and Driving |
Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, it's also a crime. Learn more about the consequences of impaired driving. |
| Elections Manitoba |
According to the Elections Act, general elections in Manitoba are held the first Tuesday in October every 4 years. Elections may be called earlier if the government loses the confidence of the legislature. By-elections to fill empty seats in the legislature are not affected by fixed-date elections and continue to be held between the dates of general elections as required. Manitoba's first fixed-date election was held on October 4, 2011. |
| Family Law |
Family Law Manitoba is an online source for information and support, connecting Manitobans with all of the public, private and community services and organizations that are currently available, alongside clear and accurate information about family law issues. |
| Family Resolution Service |
A new single-window Family Resolution Service is being launched in phases to deliver a seamless continuum of public, private and community-based services to Manitobans and support existing and future changes to family law. |
| Health Care Directive |
You have the right to decide in advance what kind of care you do and do not want to receive, should you become unable to speak for yourself. It's important to tell your doctor or health professional who you want to make these decisions for you. You should also write a health care directive or living will to speak for you. Forms can be requested through the office below, or downloaded online. |
| Human Rights |
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission enforces the Manitoba Human Rights Code. Anyone in Manitoba may file a complaint about discrimination, employment, housing, public services (such as stores or schools), etc. The commission also promotes equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination, regardless of ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), family status, source of income, disability, religion, sexual orientation or other protected grounds and educates the public about human rights. |
| Legal Aid |
If you need legal advice and can't afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for Legal Aid. If your case qualifies, you could receive free legal services to assist in pursuing your case. Legal Aid will assess your income and assets to determine whether you qualify for assistance. |
| Ombudsman Manitoba |
The Ombudsman's office purpose is to promote fairness, equity and administrative accountability through the investigation of complaints. While the primary activity of the office centres on complaint investigations and the resolution of disputes, the Ombudsman also conducts systemic reviews relating to principles of administrative fairness - that is, relating to the fair and equitable application of laws, policies, procedures, and practices of governing bodies. |
| Sharing Information for Supported Children |
The Protecting Children (Information Sharing) Act came into effect on September 15, 2017.
The above act allows service providers in Manitoba to collect, use and share personal information (including personal health information) about supported children and their parents and guardians. |
| Smoking ban in cars with children |
In Manitoba, smoking in cars when children under 16 are present is prohibited. This applies to all lighted tobacco products and e-cigarettes. The law applies to all motor vehicles regardless of whether any window, sunroof, rooftop, door or other feature of the vehicle is open. |
