ManitobaBill 216First Reading
Bill 216: The Elections Amendment Act (Election Day on Saturday)
Sponsor: Mr. WasyliwIntroduced March 19, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
What this bill does
This Manitoba bill amends the Elections Act to move provincial general election day and by-election day from Tuesday to Saturday, with the next fixed general election scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2027.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill primarily affects electoral administration and voters rather than businesses directly. Businesses with employees who work as election officials or scrutineers may see minor scheduling adjustments, as election duties would shift to weekends. Retail businesses and service providers open on Saturdays should be aware that voter turnout activity on Saturdays could affect customer traffic patterns. Employers across Manitoba who currently provide employees with paid time off to vote on a Tuesday workday may find that obligation reduced or eliminated, since Saturday is typically a non-workday for many workers, though this depends on each employer's existing policies.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 19, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- MB-216
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Manitoba
- Session
- 43-3