The Manitoba Law Reform Commission began its review of the Manitoba Environment Act in summer 2013, with a public launch workshop in January 2014. The stated objective of their review was to review “Manitoba’s Environmental Assessment and Licensing Regime.” The Commission undertook in person interviews that were extensive, combined with their own research. They posted their report for public comments, ending March 6, 2015.

Manitoba Wildlands submitted a combined set of comments and recommendations regarding the Environment Act, environmental assessment, and licensing regime in Manitoba in September, 2014. The aim was to respond to both the Law Reform Commission and Manitoba Conservation reviews. To date it is not clear how the Manitoba Wildlands recommendations and comments will be applied to decisions about updating the Environment Act in Manitoba. The specifics of the mandate for the two reviews have not been made public.

Changes in laws in Manitoba go through a public hearing review process each year in June, through a committee of the Legislature. There are no amendments, or draft legislation available at this time.

View January 2015 Manitoba Law Reform Commission Report
View Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Public Registry File # 5711
View Manitoba Wildlands October 2014 Manitoba Environment Act review comments