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Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Appeal Board

Appeals regarding decisions about apprenticeship training or certification.

Awards

Instructor of the Year Award	Part of the Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction, registered apprentices and recently certified journeypersons may nominate an instructor who taught an apprenticeship technical training program at a Manitoba institution funded by Apprenticeship Manitoba. A nominee for this award must perform above and beyond the requirements of an instructor, demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, encourage pride in the trade, and be respectful, fair and equitable.
Journeyperson of the Year Award	Part of the Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction, individuals may nominate a certified journeyperson in Manitoba who has been the primary trainer of a Manitoba apprentice within the past two years. A nominee for this award must perform above and beyond the requirements of a journeyperson, demonstrate excellent coaching skills by effectively transferring knowledge and skills to the apprentice and be respectful, fair and equitable.
Safe Work School Contest	SAFE Work Manitoba invites High school students to create projects that promote safe work to young Manitobans for a chance to win cash prizes. A share of $10,000 is available to High schools, classrooms, groups or individual high school students.
Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award	This award recognizes the work of young people who have impacted the advancement of rights and freedoms in Manitoba and internationally.

Bursaries and Scholarships

Access to Apprenticeship Bursary	An annual bursary is awarded to prospective or current apprentices with financial need entering apprenticeship training to obtain certification in a Manitoba designated trade.
Bourses aux étudiants du Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface	The purpose of the Bourse aux étudiants du Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface is to encourage students to pursue their post-secondary studies in French at the Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface.
Building Foundations Bursary	Provides ten, $1000 bursaries to students currently living in Manitoba Housing Authority subsidized rental housing. There are two categories of bursary available: Graduate bursary and Post-secondary bursary.
Early Childhood Educator - Tuition Support	A conditional grant is available to full-time Early Childhood Educator college students to cover up to $4000 in education costs such as tuition, books and student fees.
French Immersion Studies Bursary	Are you an Anglophone Manitoba student and want to be completely immersed in the French language and culture outside your home province? The French Immersion Studies Bursary is available to you for a one-year French Immersion Intensive Program offered in various Canadian bilingual or French-language post-secondary institutions outside Manitoba. First, you must contact your institution of choice for more detailed information about their programs- then you can apply for the bursary!
French Language Studies Bursary	This bursary is offered to Manitoba residents who wish to pursue their post-secondary studies in a program which is not offered in Manitoba in the French language. The French Language Studies Bursary is available as a supplementary financial aid for travel costs, living expenses or any other costs incurred related to their out-of-province studies.
Large Animal Veterinary Retention	The program offers grants to students in their third and fourth years of study in return for a year of service as a large animal veterinarian in rural Manitoba for each year they receive the grant.
Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative	In addition to the loans you can receive from Manitoba Student Aid, you may also be eligible for non-repayable scholarships, grants and/or bursaries from your school. Learn about how to access the money available to you and learn the details on how to apply.
Manitoba Women's Institute Bursaries	A variety of bursaries awarded annually by the Manitoba Women's Institute.
Nursing scholarships and awards	A variety of funding sources such as grants, financial assistance, specialty programs and projects are available to help nurses enter or remain in Manitoba's nursing workforce.
Prince of Wales/Princess Anne Awards	Non-repayable assistance if you are a Canadian Indigenous students studying full time in Manitoba (or in a program elsewhere in Canada not available in Manitoba) and have a financial need of at least a $1 assessed by Manitoba Student Aid. You must meet all Student Aid eligibility criteria. You are automatically assessed for this award when you complete a student loan application and declare your Indigenous ancestry.
Sport Scholarships	Sport Manitoba offers student athletes in Manitoba scholarship programs to assist them in their academics while pursuing their participation in sport. These include: Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships; Bud Tinsley Sport Leadership Scholarship; Coaching Manitoba Bursary; Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship; Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship; Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund.
Tim McLean Memorial Fund	The annual Tim McLean Memorial bursary is available to prospective or current Indigenous apprentices with financial need who are entering apprenticeship training to obtain certification in a Manitoba designated trade. Applications are available online with an annual deadline of May 30.

Certificates, Cards, Identification

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
Getting married	Legal marriages in Manitoba must be performed by authorized clergy or marriage commissioner who is registered with Vital Statistics. Couples may choose either a religious ceremony presided by official clergy or a civil ceremony conducted by a licensed commissioner. A list of marriage commissioners can be obtained from Vital Statistics or check the yellow pages under Marriage Commissioners.
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.
Name change	The law in Manitoba does not require a person to change their last name when they get married. Both spouses have the right to use: their own last name; their spouse's last name; a combination of both last names, hyphenated or not, in any order they choose; their spouse's last name, with their own last name as a given or middle name. In general, anyone 18 years of age or over who has lived in Manitoba for at least three months may apply to the director of Vital Statistics to change his or her name. Once the prescribed fee has been paid and an application accepted, the Vital Statistics Agency will issue a change of name certificate, amend birth and marriage records to reflect the new name and publish notice of the change in the Manitoba Gazette. The Vital Statistics Agency will forward this information to another province if the person was born or married there, but the person will be responsible for any costs to change birth or marriage records in that province. The person changing their name must make arrangements to change their name on other documents and records - such as a driver's licence and credit cards.

Consumer Protection

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.
Tenant rights	The Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB) provides information, investigation, mediation and adjudication for landlords and tenants. Any difficulties with a landlord may be referred to the RTB. Information is available on: security deposits; rent increases; giving notice; condition reports; subletting; right of entry and privacy; rights and responsibilities and repairs.

Credits, Rebates

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.

High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) Incentive

Effective January 1, 2010, eligible apprentices who transition into full time post-secondary apprenticeship training following their high school studies may receive a tuition exemption.

Driving and Vehicles

Drinking and Driving	Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, it's also a crime. Learn more about the consequences of impaired driving.
Driver Education	Driver Z is driver education for the next generation. Using a mix of online and in-car learning, Driver Z gives students the tools, knowledge and confidence to improve their driving ability, reduce risk, and prevent collisions. If you're at least 15 ½ years old, you can register for Driver Z.
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.
Learner's Permit	In order to learn how to drive, an applicant needs to apply for a Class 5 Learner Stage licence and must be a minimum of 16 years of age. At age 15 1/2, an applicant may apply for a Class 5 Learner Stage Licence if enrolled in a high school driver education course. Consent of either a parent or legal guardian is required if the applicant is under 18 years of age. Your identification must be verified by visiting an Autopac agent with acceptable identity document before you schedule your written test. After passing the written test, you will also be required to pass the visual and medical standards.
Mopeds	A moped is a vehicle with an electric motor that cannot exceed a speed of more than 50 km per hour. Mopeds can be driven by anyone with a Class 5 driver's licence in any stage of the graduated licensing process. You are not required to have a motorcycle licence or any specific training to ride a moped. However, since mopeds and motorcycles share many of the same safety issues, it's a good idea to take a motorcycle safety course.
Road test appointments	Appointments may be booked up to 60 days in advance of your road test eligibility date (a minimum of nine months after obtaining your Class 5 Learner's Licence). You will not be able to take the road test before your eligibility date. Road test cost is $30. Purchase and book your appointment at any Autopac agent. Only one road test appointment per road test service is permitted. Please note: The customer will need to give written consent for another individual, including a parent or legal guardian, to purchase and book a road test on their behalf.
Winter Tire Program	The Winter Tire Program provides low-interest financing to eligible Manitobans. This financing can be used for the purchase of qualifying winter tires, and associated costs, from participating retailers. Administered by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), the program will provide loans up to 48 months in length at prime rate plus two per cent for up to $2,000 per vehicle. To be eligible for a loan, the applicant must be an individual and an MPI customer, purchase qualifying winter tires for a registered passenger vehicle or light truck, and not be subject to financing restrictions.

Education

Adult Education - Adult Learning Centres	Adult learning centres are tuition-free and teach skills and courses that result in either a completed high school diploma or a mature student high school diploma. They also provide students who already have a high school diploma the opportunity to upgrade specific courses that will enable them to access post-secondary education or better employment opportunities.
Adult Education - Adult Literacy training	Adult literacy training is available to help adults improve reading, writing, numeracy (numbers), and computer skills. Adult literacy programming is offered by community organizations. The literacy programs assist adults in addressing personal, educational, or employment goals by increasing their basic literacy skills. The focus is to help adults become more confident and capable of meeting these goals, as well to prepare them for other situations which may require them to use their reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Driver Education	Driver Z is driver education for the next generation. Using a mix of online and in-car learning, Driver Z gives students the tools, knowledge and confidence to improve their driving ability, reduce risk, and prevent collisions. If you're at least 15 ½ years old, you can register for Driver Z.
German Exchange Program	Manitoba has high school exchange programs with Hamburg and Lower Saxony in Germany. German students come to Manitoba from August to November. Each student lives with the family of a Manitoba student who has been selected to go to Germany the following March until the end of June. The exchange involves students in Senior 3 (Grade 11). Applicants must have good academic standing.
High School Equivalency	To earn a GED (General Educational Development) diploma, a candidate must complete a set of five tests covering math, science, reading, writing, and social studies. GED diplomas are recognized by most employers and some community colleges and universities. They may be accepted for employment, apprenticeship admission, and other training programs. Note: The GED Diploma is not a Senior Years diploma; rather, it certifies that the holder has a general educational background relative to that of the average Senior Years graduate.
High School Graduation requirements	Find out what the compulsory credit requirements are for graduation.
Legislative Page Program	Grade 11 and 12 high school students (16 years and older) who have a high academic standing and are interested in the legislative process can become a Legislative Page. As a Page, your duties will include: preparing the Legislative Chamber for each sitting; distributing documents in the Legislative Chamber; receiving and delivering documents outside the Chamber as directed; announcing Members' names for recorded votes and undertaking similar duties in the Committee Rooms when required.
Manitoba Curriculum Support Centre	The library provides educators with curriculum implementation support, educational research and professional development materials. These materials are available to educators in an online format. Texts in alternative formats are available both online and at the support centre's physical location, 1181 Portage Avenue.
Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative	In addition to the loans you can receive from Manitoba Student Aid, you may also be eligible for non-repayable scholarships, grants and/or bursaries from your school. Learn about how to access the money available to you and learn the details on how to apply.
Reciprocity Program with the State of Minnesota	Manitoba has a long-standing agreement with the state of Minnesota, which provides for equal treatment of students at post-secondary institutions. Manitobans studying at Minnesota's public universities and colleges are charged the same tuition fees as Minnesota residents and vice versa
School Calendar	Information available on the school calendar such as official opening and closing dates, vacation days, number of school days in a year, number of in-service days.
School Programs K-12	Find out what children are learning in the compulsory subject areas of: The Arts; English Language Arts; Mathematics; Physical Education/Health Education; Science and Social Studies.
Schools of Choice	Students now have the right to choose which school to attend. Find out more about your options.
Teacher Mediated Option	Supports the delivery of distance learning courses in partnership with host school divisions. Courses are scheduled into the regular school year and use a variety of technologies to assist students. These courses are only available to students attending school or an adult learning centre
Web-Based Course Option	Web-based courses in Manitoba are available to schools and teachers wishing to deliver high school courses on the internet. Courses can be delivered in a classroom setting, where the teacher may be offsite; or students can work from a distance via online communication tools. It is also possible to blend the above methods together for an integrated approach. Manitoba students must contact their local school/school divisions/districts directly to discuss the web-based course options available to them.

Employment

Child Employment	An employment permit known as the Young Workers Readiness Certificate is required for employees who are under 16 years of age. The permit system gives parents/guardians, employers, teachers and the Employment Standards Branch a chance to investigate if the employment will affect the safety, health or well-being of young people before the employment starts.
Manitoba Parks Green Team	The Parks Green Team program hires youth to work in provincial parks and offices throughout rural Manitoba. Jobs vary from resource and environmental management to park maintenance to tourism. Green Team students are hired for 8 weeks (July & August) or 14 weeks (May to August).
Manitoba Youth Job Centres	Manitoba Employment Centres have a job bank that includes a kiosk and a job board that have information about permanent jobs. Student/Youth Human Resource Centres and Manitoba Youth Job Centres have information for young people who are looking only for summer employment (May to August). Student/Youth Human Resource Centres are often located in the Manitoba Employment Centres during the summer months.
STEP Services (Student Temporary Employment Program)	STEP Services is the official student employment placement service for the Government of Manitoba. To work as a student employee, you must be at least 16 years old at the time of employment (or 15-29 for Green Team positions) and attending school during the academic year. There are hundreds of career-related jobs available for students and youth including CareerOptions for Students with Disabilities, Quebec Exchange program, summer and part-time employment, cooperative education work terms, and more.
Training and Employment Services	Find employment, plan your career and get advice and/or financial support for training that leads to long-term employment. Training and Employment Services supports labour market development activities that link individual needs with opportunities in the workforce and also delivers employment services through partnerships with community, industry and employer groups.
Urban/Hometown Green Team	Creates meaningful and career-oriented summer employment for students and youth aged 15 to 29 years. Participating employers provide a variety of community development opportunities that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement and help develop young leaders.
Veterinary Student Employment Program	Undergraduate veterinary students (first, second and third year) are placed in rural practices for the summer months (May - August) to gain practical experience. Salaries are subsidized by the Manitoba Government, cost-shared with the practitioner.

Family Supports

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:

Financial Assistance

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities	If you have a permanent disability which requires you to incur exceptional education-related costs for things such as tutors, note-takers, interpreters, braillers or technical aids, you may receive up to $8,000 per academic year to help pay for these expenses.
Canada Student Grant for students with permanent disability	If you have a permanent disability and qualify for a federal student loan, you may receive $2,000 per academic year to help cover the costs of accommodation, tuition, and books.
Canada Student Grants for students from low-income families	If you are from a low-income family, qualify for a federal student loan and you meet the specific grant eligibility requirements, you could receive money towards your education. Grants are available for all years of university undergraduate, college, or trade school programs, provided your entire program is a minimum of 60 weeks in length. Find out more by visiting the site below.
Canada Student Loans	As a student in full time studies, you may be eligible for funding. Canada Student Loans are interest-free while you are in school. Interest begins to accumulate once you cease to be a full time student. You are not required to make payments until 6 months after you cease to be a full time student.
Repayment Assistance for student loans	If you are having difficulty making the minimum monthly payment on your student loan there are debt management programs available to you. If you have student loans issued on or after August 1, 2001 you may qualify for the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) or the Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with a Permanent Disability. If you have student loans issued prior to August 1, 2001 please contact your lender for repayment assistance options.
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.
Student Aid	As a student in full time studies, you may be eligible for funding. Manitoba Student Loans are interest free and payment free while you are in school as a full time student and for 6 months afterwards.
Study Assistance for Social Allowances Recipients (SASAR)	Provides educational costs for social assistance participants pursuing full-time studies whose educational plan has been approved.
Tool Allowance and Apprenticeship Grant Program	Financial assistance is available to apprentices in the Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Program and the Motor Vehicle Body Painter Program, provided through Apprenticeship Manitoba. Manitoba Public Insurance provides: a $5,000 (maximum) Tool Allowance; a $2,000 Apprenticeship Grant after successful completion of each level of the program. Up to $8,000 for apprentices in the four-level Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Program and up to $4,000 for apprentices in the two-level Motor Vehicle Body Painter Program. Program ends December 31, 2018.
Training and Employment Services	Find employment, plan your career and get advice and/or financial support for training that leads to long-term employment. Training and Employment Services supports labour market development activities that link individual needs with opportunities in the workforce and also delivers employment services through partnerships with community, industry and employer groups.

Food and Nutrition

Buy Manitoba	Look for foods and beverages grown and produced in Manitoba when you're grocery shopping. Find out where can support your local farmers and food producers.
Healthy Eating	Find out about healthy food choices and nutrition programs and services in your area.
U-Pick vegetables, farmers market, roadside stands	Find out how local produce is grown, and support area farmers by making sure your summer menus include plenty of farm-fresh Manitoba vegetables. Most of Manitoba's fresh vegetables are ripe for the picking through July and August.

Government

Bills	Information available on the status of legislation from current and previous sessions of the Legislature.
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.
Coat of Arms	The coat of arms was granted to Manitoba by King Edward VII on May 10, 1905. It was augmented on October 23, 1992 by Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn to include a crest, supporters and motto. The 1905 shield is at its centre and features a buffalo standing on a rock with the Cross of St. George. Above are a gold helmet, red and silver mantlings, a beaver holding a prairie crocus, and finally a crown. A unicorn and a white horse support the left and right sides. Other elements that symbolize Manitoba's past include maple leaves, the wheel of a Red River cart, and Indigenous bead and bone decorations. The shield and supporters rest on a base representing a diverse landscape, with a banner below bearing the Latin version of the provincial motto, "Gloriosus et liber" (English "Glorious and free").
Floral emblem – Prairie Crocus	The prairie crocus or pasque flower is Manitoba's floral emblem. The prairie crocus has been Manitoba's flower for over a hundred years and was chosen by Manitoba school children in 1906.
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.
Hansard	Hansard is the official verbatim report of the debates of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and its committees. Manitoba's Hansard is available within 24-hours of a sitting. A printed copy is available for all MLAs. The public can view and search the on-line Hansard from 1958 to the present.
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 Reading Room	The Legislative Reading Room is the main service point for the Members and staff of the Legislative Assembly. All the principal collections housed in the Reading Room can also be used by the general public but reference service to the public may be limited when the Assembly is in session.
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.
Lieutenant Governor	The Lieutenant Governor holds the highest office in the province, representing the King as Head of State in Manitoba. The Crown symbolizes the unity of the people and helps maintain our distinctiveness as Canadians. As the King's representative, Her Honour acts on behalf of Manitoba as a whole in the Vice-Regal role.
Manitoba pins	Manitoba pins such as the Crocus, Golden Boy, Great Grey Owl, Manitoba Flag are available from your Member of the Legislative Assembly.
Manitoba Tartan	The Manitoba Tartan, approved by the Lord Lyon King at Arms, guardian of Scottish Heraldry, is registered in Scotland as the official tartan of the province. The design received royal assent May 1, 1962. Each colour has its own significance: Dark Red Squares: natural resources of the province Azure Blue Lines: Lord Selkirk, founder of Red River Settlement (Winnipeg) Dark Green Lines: the men and women of many races who have enriched the life of the province Golden Lines: grain and other agricultural products
Manitoba's Flag	The official flag of the Province of Manitoba was given royal approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in October 1965 and was officially proclaimed May 12, 1966. However, the act did not come into force until Feb 1, 1988. The flag is the Red Ensign on which the Union Jack is placed in the upper quarter on the staff side while the shield of the armorial ensigns of the province is centred in the half farthest from the staff.
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.
Petitions	A general petition may be prepared and brought to the attention of the Legislative Assembly by either a private individual(s) or organization. It should be noted however, that any petition intended to be presented to the Legislative Assembly must be presented by one of its elected Members (MLA). The right of petitioning the Manitoba Legislative Assembly does not extend to non-residents of Manitoba. A petition must be drafted to conform to several provisions in order to be accepted by the Legislative Assembly - more information is available from the office below or the website.
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 bird - Great Gray Owl	The Great Gray Owl was officially adopted by Manitoba as the provincial bird emblem on July 16, 1987. It is North America's largest owl with a wingspan of 1.3 metres and can be found throughout the mixed wood and coniferous forest of Manitoba.
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.
Provincial motto	The provincial motto is the Latin phrase "Gloriosus et liber", in English "glorious and free". This line was taken from the Canadian national anthem and is displayed on the Manitoba Coat of Arms.
Provincial soil – Orthic Black Chernozem	Orthic Black Chernozem, commonly called Newdale soil, became the official soil of Manitoba on June 17, 2010. The soil is rich in organic matter, located near the surface and is black in colour. Manitoba has more Black Chernozems than any other province.
Provincial tree – White Spruce	The white spruce (Picea glauca) was selected on July 5, 1991 as Manitoba's provincial tree symbol. It was selected based on its extensive range, its contribution to Manitoba's development and its use in landscaping.
Question Period	Question Period is an opportunity for Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to seek information about important matters which fall within the administrative responsibility of the government or of the specific Ministers to whom questions are addressed. Question Period is broadcast live on Shaw Cable Systems - Monday to Thursday at 1:30 p.m. (Channel 9). An audio feed is available to Legislative Building users online. A live broadcast using Media Player is available on the Legislative Assembly website.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly	The Speaker plays an important part in the operation of the Assembly. He or she presides at all sittings; preserving order and decorum, and applying the practices and procedures of the House, as set out in the Rules, Orders and Forms of Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. The Speaker poses all questions for debate, and conducts all votes once debate is concluded.
Speech from the Throne	The Speech from the Throne officially opens every new session of the Legislature. The Speech sets out the broad goals and directions of the government and its strategy to accomplish those goals. The Speech is given by the Lieutenant Governor.

Health Care

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.

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

Housing and Property

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.
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.
Tenant rights	The Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB) provides information, investigation, mediation and adjudication for landlords and tenants. Any difficulties with a landlord may be referred to the RTB. Information is available on: security deposits; rent increases; giving notice; condition reports; subletting; right of entry and privacy; rights and responsibilities and repairs.

Law, Justice & Citizens' Rights

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.
Legal drinking age	In Canada, there is no federally defined legal drinking age. Each province and territory sets its own limits; in Manitoba this is 18 years of age. When purchasing alcohol in Manitoba, adults who appear to be within range of the legal age must show valid photo ID.

Libraries, Archives

Archives	The Archives of Manitoba contains a rich resource of holdings for the study of the history of Manitoba and its people. There are two primary centres of acquisition at the Archives: Government and Private Sector Archives (GPSA), including records of Manitoba government, private sector, and municipalities and school divisions/districts; the Hudson's Bay Company Archives(HBCA).
Hudson's Bay Company Archives	The Hudson's Bay Company Archives is home to one of Canada's national treasures - the records of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC). The holdings document the history of the HBC since its inception in 1670 following the history of the fur trade, North American exploration, the development of Canada as a country and the growth of HBC's Canadian retail empire. The archives also contains the HBCA Library and is a valuable research resource containing over 10,000 titles on the HBC.
Legislative Building Reading Room	The Legislative Reading Room is the main service point for the Members and staff of the Legislative Assembly. All the principal collections housed in the Reading Room can also be used by the general public but reference service to the public may be limited when the Assembly is in session.
Legislative Library	The Legislative Library is a full depository for Manitoba government publications. All task forces, royal commissions and commissions of inquiry have been entered into their online catalogue, which is searchable on the Internet. All government pamphlets and brochures are filed with the library and available for viewing. Serves primarily Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Civil Service. Also answers inquiries from the public. Functions as a public reference library for researchers, university students and businesses.
Manitoba Curriculum Support Centre	The library provides educators with curriculum implementation support, educational research and professional development materials. These materials are available to educators in an online format. Texts in alternative formats are available both online and at the support centre's physical location, 1181 Portage Avenue.
Mineral Resources Library	The collection contains information on geology, mineral and petroleum resources and industries. Materials may be used in the library or borrowed from another library through interlibrary loan.

Licence

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.

Learner's Permit

In order to learn how to drive, an applicant needs to apply for a Class 5 Learner Stage licence and must be a minimum of 16 years of age. At age 15 1/2, an applicant may apply for a Class 5 Learner Stage Licence if enrolled in a high school driver education course. Consent of either a parent or legal guardian is required if the applicant is under 18 years of age. Your identification must be verified by visiting an Autopac agent with acceptable identity document before you schedule your written test. After passing the written test, you will also be required to pass the visual and medical standards.

Records

High School Transcripts

The Education Administrative Services Branch in Winnipeg, upon request, will provide students with their Manitoba High School Marks statement if they are unable to obtain their marks from the school they attended. There is a fee for this service.

Student Aid

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities	If you have a permanent disability which requires you to incur exceptional education-related costs for things such as tutors, note-takers, interpreters, braillers or technical aids, you may receive up to $8,000 per academic year to help pay for these expenses.
Canada Student Grant for students with permanent disability	If you have a permanent disability and qualify for a federal student loan, you may receive $2,000 per academic year to help cover the costs of accommodation, tuition, and books.
Canada Student Grants for students from low-income families	If you are from a low-income family, qualify for a federal student loan and you meet the specific grant eligibility requirements, you could receive money towards your education. Grants are available for all years of university undergraduate, college, or trade school programs, provided your entire program is a minimum of 60 weeks in length. Find out more by visiting the site below.
Canada Student Loans	As a student in full time studies, you may be eligible for funding. Canada Student Loans are interest-free while you are in school. Interest begins to accumulate once you cease to be a full time student. You are not required to make payments until 6 months after you cease to be a full time student.
Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative	In addition to the loans you can receive from Manitoba Student Aid, you may also be eligible for non-repayable scholarships, grants and/or bursaries from your school. Learn about how to access the money available to you and learn the details on how to apply.
Repayment Assistance for student loans	If you are having difficulty making the minimum monthly payment on your student loan there are debt management programs available to you. If you have student loans issued on or after August 1, 2001 you may qualify for the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) or the Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with a Permanent Disability. If you have student loans issued prior to August 1, 2001 please contact your lender for repayment assistance options.
Student Aid	As a student in full time studies, you may be eligible for funding. Manitoba Student Loans are interest free and payment free while you are in school as a full time student and for 6 months afterwards.

Tourism

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 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.

Training

Apprenticeship	Apprenticeship is quality, low-cost, post-secondary training that leads to certification as a journeyperson in a skilled trade. However, unlike university or college, where you pay for your entire education, as an apprentice you get paid to learn. Most trade programs take approximately 2-4 years to complete and they combine approximately 80% paid-on-the job training with 20% technical/in-school learning. Online apprenticeship technical training (e-Apprentice) also available.
Early Childhood Educator - International Qualifications	This program helps internationally trained early childhood educators to meet the qualification requirements of an Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) in Manitoba. Successful applicants receive mentoring/advisory support from a peer assessor, and an off-site advisor/assessor. The program includes an orientation session, workshops, and networking meetings. Participants are responsible for finding employment in a licensed facility prior to beginning the program. Average completion time for the program is 14 weeks.
Indigenous Apprenticeship Training	There is a high demand for skilled labour in northern and rural Manitoba, as well as First Nations and Métis communities. The Apprenticeship Branch is developing partnerships with a number of communities to deliver relevant training to fill their need for skilled journeypersons. Examples of required skilled trades include carpentry, motor vehicle mechanic, concrete finisher, plumber, hair stylist and construction electrician.....
Legislative Internship Program	The program is open to six Manitoba students in any discipline at a Manitoba university and to permanent Manitoba residents studying outside the province. Interns will have an opportunity to experience first-hand the legislative process within the Manitoba Legislature. In addition to being directly involved with the legislative process, the Interns participate in a series of seminars dealing with all aspects of the governmental process.
Partners for Careers	Linking Ability with Opportunity - Serving Indigenous Manitobans
Tool Allowance and Apprenticeship Grant Program	Financial assistance is available to apprentices in the Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Program and the Motor Vehicle Body Painter Program, provided through Apprenticeship Manitoba. Manitoba Public Insurance provides: a $5,000 (maximum) Tool Allowance; a $2,000 Apprenticeship Grant after successful completion of each level of the program. Up to $8,000 for apprentices in the four-level Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Program and up to $4,000 for apprentices in the two-level Motor Vehicle Body Painter Program. Program ends December 31, 2018.
Training and Employment Services	Find employment, plan your career and get advice and/or financial support for training that leads to long-term employment. Training and Employment Services supports labour market development activities that link individual needs with opportunities in the workforce and also delivers employment services through partnerships with community, industry and employer groups.

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