ManitobaBill 47First Reading
Bill 47: The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act
Sponsor: Hon. Mr. MosesIntroduced March 12, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
What this bill does
This Manitoba bill amends the Apprenticeship and Certification Act to require the creation of an online public registry of certified tradespeople and apprentices within 60 days of royal assent, and allows the sharing of personal information with approved training providers.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
EmploymentCompliance
This bill primarily affects tradespeople and apprentices working in designated trades and occupations across Manitoba — think electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC technicians, and similar skilled trades workers. Employers in construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors who hire journeypersons or apprentices will also be touched, as clients and contractors can now publicly verify worker qualifications online. Training schools and educational institutions offering apprenticeship technical training will gain formalized status as 'approved service providers' and can receive trainee information to support program delivery. The impact applies regardless of business size — from a solo licensed tradesperson to a larger contractor with a team of apprentices.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 12, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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