FRANCAIS

November 04, 2002

Manitobans looking for information about provincial laws that affect their daily life--from adoption to workplace safety--can now find it online at no charge.

"Manitobans will now have free access to the content of Manitoba's provincial laws in both French and English," Eric Robinson, minister responsible for Statutory Publications, announced today. "This new Web site provides a real service for all Manitobans."

The Web site contains the current version of over 450 acts and 800 regulations made under those acts. Current information and continuous updates were previously available by paid subscription only.

The Web site includes up-to-date amendments to the acts in the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba. The information addresses everything from the establishment of provincial parks and their hours of operation, to the filing of articles of incorporation. The statutes are available at www.gov.mb.ca.

"Putting Manitoba's laws online enhances citizen access to justice in this province. This is an effective use of technology that connects Manitobans to their laws passed by the legislative assembly. It not only permits access to legislation, but also provides opportunities for Manitobans to form opinions on how various legislation can be improved," said Attorney General Gord Mackintosh.

"This service means Manitobans can get the information they need, when they need it, free of charge," said Robinson. "The free online service is part of the government's commitment to improving citizen access to key government information and services."

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