Moderation and Privacy Notification

The Manitoba government cannot commit to posting or replying to all comments received on its social media sites. However, we will reply to questions and take part in online conversations whenever possible.

The views of those who comment on Manitoba government social media sites do not necessarily represent the views of the Manitoba government. The sites are regularly monitored and staff may participate or intervene in online conversations, as appropriate. The Manitoba government welcomes your comments as long as they follow the conventions of polite discourse (they are respectful).

Inappropriate comments will be removed from Manitoba government social media sites. Inappropriate comments include:

• abusive, obscene, indecent or offensive language
• defamatory, harassing, hateful remarks or unproven/unsupported accusations against individuals or organizations
• identification of publicly-elected representatives, candidates or parties, regardless of their political affiliation, whether comments are supportive or critical
• comments that invade the privacy of others or impersonate others
• content that is far off the topic
• content posted without the necessary rights, licences and consents
• encouragement of conduct that may or could be a criminal offence or a civil liability
• encouragement of comments that violate any local, provincial, national, international law or regulation anywhere in the world
• long-embedded URLs
• excessive links and code
• spam
• comments contrary to the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

 News media are asked to direct inquiries to Public Affairs at 204-945-0516.

Manitoba government social media accounts give the public a convenient option to access government information and services. While we try to ensure the accuracy of the content, the Manitoba government is not responsible for any reliance by the user on the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or reliability of the content. In using this content, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Manitoba government from all third party claims, demands, actions or costs (including legal costs on a solicitor-client basis) arising out of your use of these sites.

To protect your own privacy and the privacy of others, please limit the personal information you provide. The Manitoba government cannot control the conduct of third parties having access to publicly accessible sites and disclaims responsibility for any personal information that is posted by you and/or used by third parties. Personal information includes addresses, phone numbers, photographs containing images of identifiable people and any other information defined as personal information in The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any general questions about The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, go to: FIPPA website.