Manitoba Labour and Immigration
| 2007 | Dec | Nov | Oct | Sep | Aug | Jul | Jun | May | Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan |
November 22, 2007
Manitoba Minimum Wage To Increase April 1, 2008
Effective April 1, Manitoba's minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $8.50 an hour, to help lower-income earners and help make work a more rewarding experience, Labour and Immigration...
November 21, 2007
Province Announces Consultations To Better Regulate Immigration Recruiters And Modelling Agencies
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today the province will consult stakeholders on changes to the Employment Services Act to better regulate foreign temporary worker...
November 19, 2007
Urban Search And Rescue Team In National Exercise
Over 60 members of Manitoba's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team will participate in the 2007 USAR national exercise in Toronto Nov. 21 to 24, Labour and Immigration Minster Nancy Allan,...
October 29, 2007
Minister Congratulates Participants In Internationally Trained Accountants Program
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today congratulated 14 internationally trained accountants as they completed the first ever Internationally Trained Accountants Program (ITAP) enabling...
October 24, 2007
Province Moving Forward With Plans for More Energy Efficiency in New and Renovated Commercials Buildings
Manitoba is taking steps to make new and renovated buildings more energy efficient, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, and...
October 24, 2007
Province Announces New Advisory Council On Workplace Safety And Health
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today announced the appointment and reappointment of members and a chair to the Minister's Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health. ...
October 24, 2007
Remembrance Day Restrictions
This year, Nov. 11 falls on a Sunday. The Remembrance Day Act requires retail businesses to close between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., as Manitobans commemorate Canadian contributions and sacrifices...
October 19, 2007
Manitoba's Urban Search And Rescue Team Tests Remote Operation Camp In Churchill
Manitoba's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team and a full array of specialized equipment will be in Churchill during a remote deployment exercise Oct. 21 to 23....
October 1, 2007
Province Announces $1 Million For Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification Program At The University Of Manitoba
Advanced Education and Literacy Minister Diane McGifford and Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today announced funding of just over $1 million over four years to expand enrolment in the...
September 28, 2007
Women's History Month 2007 To Highlight The Success Of Immigrant Women In Manitoba
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, will host a program and reception to launch Women's History Month 2007 at the Norwood Community Centre,...
September 26, 2007
Province Reintroduces Fair Registration Practices Legislation for International Qualifications
The Fair Registration Practices Act would provide a better way to recognize international qualifications in Manitoba, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan said today, after reintroducing...
September 25, 2007
Manitoba's New February Holiday To Be Named Louis Riel Day
Manitoba students have named the province's new February holiday Louis Riel Day, la journée Louis Riel, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today. ...
July 11, 2007
Manitoba To Host Next Annual Meeting Of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible For The Status Of Women
Manitoba will lead discussions on issues facing women during next year's annual meeting of ministers responsible for the status of women, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan,...
June 26, 2007
Safety Requirements For Recreational Vehicles Focus Of Office Of The Fire Commissioner
The Office of the Fire Commissioner is undertaking a public education program to inform all Manitobans about the safety requirements regarding recreational vehicles. Safety...
June 26, 2007
New Settlement Strategy Will Help Newcomers: Allan
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today announced improvements to Manitoba's approach to settlement and integration that will strengthen the province's success in attracting...
June 14, 2007
Law Protecting Reservists' Jobs While They Serve Passed by Legislature
Legislation that protects the jobs and benefits of civilians who are in the reserves and leave for extended periods to serve their country has been passed by the legislature, Labour and...
June 14, 2007
OFC Stations Incident Support Unit In Winnipeg To Assist Municipal Authorities
A new Winnipeg-based mobile command support unit will ensure the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) can provide faster response and support to the city of Winnipeg and surrounding areas for...
June 12, 2007
Manitoba Emergency Services College To Hold Open House June 15
The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner has invited the public to attend an open house at the Manitoba Emergency Services College on Friday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Displays...
June 8, 2007
Canada Day Business Rules
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that under federal law business retailers are required to consider Monday, July 2 a statutory holiday, as Canada Day falls on a Sunday this year. This...
April 18, 2007
Fair Registration Practices Legislation Would Improve Qualification Recognitions
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan introduced legislation today that would provide a framework to break down barriers for internationally-educated or out-of-province individuals...
April 12, 2007
Province Introduces Legislation For New February Holiday
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today introduced legislation that would establish Manitoba's new holiday in February and announced a contest in which students will be invited to...
April 5, 2007
Manitoba Introduces Legislation That Would Protect Reservists' Jobs While They Serve
Legislation that would protect the jobs and benefits of civilians who are in the reserves and leave for extended periods to serve their country was introduced by Labour and Immigration Minister...
March 29, 2007
Manitoba Minimum Wage To Increase April 1
Manitoba's minimum wage will increase April 1, rising by 40 cents to $8 an hour , encouraging people to enter the labour market and continuing to help lower-income earners, Labour...
March 8, 2007
International Women's Day 2007: Celebrating Achievements of Women at Work
The valuable and essential contribution of working women is vital to maintaining Manitoba's social, cultural and economic stability, said Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan,...
New Appointments Named To Women's Advisory Council
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, today announced the appointment of Marlene Bertrand as the new chair of Manitoba Women's Advisory...
February 5, 2007
Province Offers Condolences Following Death Of Firefighters
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, today expressed her condolences to the families and friends of the firefighters who lost...
January 31, 2007
Most Comprehensive Changes To Employment Standards Code Come Into Effect April 30
The most comprehensive changes to the Employment Standards Code in 30 years will come into effect April 30, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan has announced.
January 31, 2007
Manitoba Moves To Protect Reservists' Jobs While They Serve
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today the province will be taking steps to protect reservists' civilian jobs and benefits when they serve their country.
January 30, 2007
Workplace Safety and Health Rules Come Into Effect Feb. 1
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today reminded Manitobans that new modernized workplace safety and health rules come into effect Feb. 1.
January 18, 2007
Immigration Up 23 Per Cent Over 2005 To Highest Level In 50 Years: Allan
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today released preliminary numbers on Manitoba's successful immigration program that show the highest level of immigration to the province since...
