ManitobaBill 23In Force
Bill 23: The Advocate for Children and Youth Amendment Act
Sponsor: Hon. Minister FontaineIntroduced March 10, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
What this bill does
This Manitoba bill amends the Advocate for Children and Youth Act to expand the preamble recognizing children of all gender identities, allow the Advocate to enter into agreements with government bodies and service providers, and require a legislative review every seven years.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
Compliance
This bill primarily affects organizations and entities that provide designated services to children and youth in Manitoba — such as child care providers, social service agencies, Indigenous service organizations, and youth-focused nonprofits. Businesses or nonprofits that deliver these designated services may be approached to enter into formal agreements with the Advocate's office to support oversight and advocacy responsibilities. Day-to-day operations like service delivery, reporting, and coordination with government bodies could be touched by such agreements. The impact is more likely felt by mid-sized service organizations than solo operators or small businesses with no involvement in children's or youth services.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 10, 2026
Second ReadingMarch 16, 2026
CommitteeMarch 19, 2026
Third ReadingMay 5, 2026
Royal AssentJune 1, 2026
In ForceJune 1, 2026
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