Legislation and Policy

Legislative Responsibilities

Although the Department of Labour and Immigration is relatively small in size, it is responsible for one of the largest legislative bases in government. The Department has four core business areas which flow from the legislation and operationalize its mandate.

1. Promotion of safety, health and fair and equitable treatment in the workplace
   • The Workplace Safety & Health Act
   • The Construction Industry Wages Act
   • The Employment Standards Code
   • The Employment Services Act
   • The Remembrance Day Act
   • The Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Act
   • The Pay Equity Act
   • The Pension Benefits Act
   • The Workers Compensation Act (Section 108)
2. Enhancement of public safety
   • The Amusements Act (Part II)
   • The Electricians Licence Act
   • The Gas and Oil Burner Act
   • The Power Engineers Act
   • The Steam and Pressure Plants Act
   • The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act
   • The Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Act
   • The Elevator Act
3. Fostering of a stable labour relations climate
   • The Labour Relations Act
   • The Firefighters and Paramedics Arbitration Act
4. Promoting Multiculturalism and Citizenship
   • The Manitoba Multiculturalism Act
   • The Holocaust Memorial Day Act
   • The Department of Labour and Immigration Act
   • The Manitoba Ethnocultural Advisory and Advocacy Council Act
   • The Manitoba Immigration Council Act

The above Acts are available on the Statutory Publications website.