Manitoba Labour and Immigration
| 2009 | Dec | Nov | Oct | Sep | Aug | Jul | Jun | May | Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan |
December 17, 2009
Third Stage Of Wage Increases For Manitoba Construction Workers
The final stage of a three-stage improvement in the construction industry wage rates will take effect Jan. 1, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard announced today.
December 10, 2009
Electricians' Licence Amendment Act Introduced by Labour and Immigration Minister
Electricians certified in other provinces and those who perform more specialized electrical functions such as computer, data, voice data and alarm work would be recognized in Manitoba under legislation introduced by Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard today.
December 4, 2009
Province Renews Commitment To Ending Violence Against Women
Manitobans are invited to attend the sunrise memorial scheduled at the Legislative Building at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, to commemorate Canada’s Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the status of women, said today.
December 3, 2009
Province Proposes Increased Maximum Fines Under Workplace Safety And Health Act
Maximum fines for workplace safety violations would increase substantially under proposed legislative amendments in Bill 4, the workplace safety and health amendment act, introduced by Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard today.
December 1, 2009
Manitoba, Canada Agree On New Foreign Qualification Recognition Framework: Howard, Bjornson
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have agreed on a new framework to help immigrants enter careers that use their training and knowledge sooner, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard and Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister Peter Bjornson, announced today.
November 17, 2009
Fire Commissioner Urges Caution Outdoors This Fall
Manitoba’s Fire Commissioner is urging landowners, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be fire smart during this extremely dry fall.
November 9, 2009
Businesses Are Reminded Of Remembrance Day Act Hours And Pay Regulations
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that, in Manitoba, most non-essential businesses are required to close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as Manitobans commemorate the contributions of Canadians in wars and peacekeeping efforts.
November 3, 2009
Changes to Manitoba Cabinet Move Province Forward: Selinger
Premier Greg Selinger said today’s appointments of three new ministers and the updated responsibilities of others renew and strengthen the cabinet, the size of which is 19 including the premier.
November 3, 2009
Applications To Provincial Nominee Program To Be Made Easier By New Service: Allan
Applying to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will be faster and easier thanks to a joint initiative between the province and the Immigrant Centre Manitoba (formerly the International Centre), Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
November 2, 2009
Domestic Violence Prevention Month Launched With New Initiatives To Counter Techno-Stalking, Protect Children
Manitoba will launch a new training and education strategy to help identify and prevent the growing challenge of stalking by use of technology and provide $248,000 for two initiatives designed to help children directly affected by family violence, Labour and Immigration Ministers Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, and Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced today.
November 2, 2009
Christopher Jones Named New Manitoba Fire Commissioner
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan has announced that Christopher Jones will be Manitoba’s new fire commissioner, responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the Manitoba Emergency Services College.
October 28, 2009
Worker Recruitment And Protection Act Supports Employers And Protects New Manitobans: Allan
The six-month-old Worker Recruitment and Protection Act (WRAPA), the first such legislation in Canada, has proven effective in protecting vulnerable immigrants and in supporting employers who want to recruit foreign workers, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan said today.
October 21, 2009
Women's History Month Celebrates Women Judges Of Manitoba's Provincial Court
In honour of Women’s History Month, the province paid tribute today to the women judges of the provincial court of Manitoba, celebrating their achievement and dedication to justice and equality. Women now make up 50 per cent of the provincial court judges.
September 28, 2009
Minimum Wage Increase To $9 Per Hour To Take Effect Oct. 1
The hourly minimum wage in Manitoba will increase by 25 cents to $9 Oct. 1, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
September 18, 2009
Ninth Annual Manitoba Search And Rescue Exercise Scheduled For Spruce Woods Park
Manitoba’s Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) advises that search and rescue skills will be put to the test in a series of emergency simulations at the ninth annual search and rescue exercise tomorrow, Sept. 19, in the Spruce Woods Provincial Park.
September 17, 2009
Province Appoints Mediator In Tembec Labour Dispute
Mediator Michael Werier has been appointed to address the labour dispute between the Tembec Paper Group Pine Falls operation and United Steelworkers Local 3-1375, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
September 4, 2009
Work Rules for Statutory Holidays Apply on Labour Day, Sept. 7
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that at most workplaces on Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 7, employees will be entitled to one and a half times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked on that day, in addition to general holiday pay.
July 15, 2009
Expanded Workers Compensation Provisions for Firefighters Now in Effect
Changes to the Workers Compensation Act that further protect firefighters by expanding the list of presumptive diseases have now been fully implemented with the passing of a new regulation, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
May 4, 2009
Manitoba Fire Commissioner Receives International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Award
Douglas Popowich, Manitoba's fire commissioner, has received the Martin E. Grimes award from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
April 22, 2009
Proposed New Building Code Legislation Would Protect Farmers, Farm Property: Allan
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today introduced amendments to the Buildings and Mobile Homes Act which would require farm buildings to be designed and constructed to meet building codes.
April 15, 2009
Amendments Proposed To Workers Compensation Act
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Act, introduced today amendments to the act which would add two new occupational disease presumptions for firefighters.
April 6, 2009
A First In Canada: New Guide Specifically Targeted To Help Immigrant Women Adapt To Their New Home: Allan
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, today unveiled the new Living in Manitoba: A Resource Guide for Immigrant Women. The guide is the first of its kind in Canada, designed specifically for immigrant women to help them successfully transition to their new way of life in Manitoba
April 2, 2009
Province Increases Funding For Settlement Services In Brandon And Westman Region: Allan
BRANDON - The province has responded to growth through immigration by increasing funding support for immigrant settlement services in Brandon and the Westman Region, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
February 9, 2009
Manitoba's Worker Recruitment And Protection Act Effective April 1
Manitoba's first-of-its-kind Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and its regulations will come into full effect April 1 to help protect children from dishonest talent and modelling agencies and improve protection for foreign workers wanting to live and work in the province, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
February 4, 2009
Extreme Weather To Challenge Multiple Response Agencies In Manitoba
Manitoba's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team will test a new, all-season, state-of-the-art mobile command vehicle near Waterhen Feb. 10 and 11 during a 150-person remote deployment winter exercise, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, announced today.
February 4, 2009
Caution Urged When Using Electric Construction Space Heaters
The Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is recommending caution when construction companies or members of the public use electric, fan-forced space heaters, typically called construction heaters. A number of fires have occurred from improper use and element failures in some models of these heaters.
January 15, 2009
Province Seeking Public Input On Health Needs Of Manitoba Women
The province is seeking input from members of the public concerning the health needs of women to create an updated Women's Health Strategy, Health Minister Theresa Oswald, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, and Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
January 9, 2009
Office Of The Fire Commissioner Announces Urban Search And Rescue Team To Hold Annual Meeting
The Office of the Fire Commissioner advises that over 100 members of Manitoba's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team will hold their annual team meeting in Brandon today and tomorrow. One of the topics for discussion will be the planned winter exercise to be held next month.
