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Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of answers to questions we’ve received more than once. Take a look below, and if you have a question you don’t see answered here, please call Manitoba Government Inquiry.
Who is Manitoba’s Premier and what party does s/he lead?
Premier Greg Selinger is Manitoba's 21st Premier. He took office October 19, 2009 and succeeds former Premier Gary Doer. The New Democratic Party was brought to power in the general elections of September 21, 1999, June 3, 2003, May 22, 2007 and October 4, 2011.
Is there an online list of Manitoba Members of the Legislative Assembly?
Yes, the list can be found on the Legislative Assembly website at www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/members/alphabetical.html
Is there an online list of the current Cabinet Ministers in the Manitoba government?
The list of Cabinet Ministers is on the Legislative Assembly website at www.gov.mb.ca/leg-asmb/members/cabinet.html.
Where can I get copies of, Acts (Statutes) and Regulations for Manitoba?
The Manitoba Queen’s Printer - Statutory Publications is the central distribution centre for acts statutes, regulations and other Legislative material, the Manitoba Gazette, the CCSM (Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba), Special Sets and Re-enacted Regulations. Current copies of publications are available in person, by telephone, mail, fax or Internet:
Location:
Queen’s Printer - Statutory Publications
Lower Level - 200 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1T5
Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-3101
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-800-321-1203
Fax: 204-945-7172
Email: statpub@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/statpub
Also, statutory publications are available for the public to read free of charge on the Queen’s Printer Statutory Publications website or at the Legislative Library, Main Floor, 200 Vaughan Street in Winnipeg; at the Centennial Library in Winnipeg; at the Legislative Reading Room in the Legislative Building at 450 Broadway in Winnipeg; and in some provincial government offices and some university and college libraries across the province.
I am researching my family tree. Where can I get information?
The Manitoba Genealogical Society is a good source. You may contact them as follows:
Location:
Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc.
Unit E 1045 St. James St,
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B1
They ask that a stamped self-addressed envelope accompany requests for information.
Contact:
Tel: 204-783-9139
Fax: 204-783-0190
Email: contact@mbgenealogy.com
Website: http://www.mbgenealogy.com/
How can I get records of births, marriages or deaths?
To obtain copies of birth, death and marriage certificates for events occurring in Manitoba contact the Vital Statistics Agency of Manitoba Finance. If you need other identification replaced, please click on this link.
To order a certificate for yourself, your spouse or your child, you must complete an application form and provide all relevant information. Applications are available from the Vital Statistics Agency or on the website. Drop in, fax or mail your request. The fees for certificates are $25 for either wallet-sized or frame-sized certificates. Payment can be made by cheque, money order or credit card (VISA or MasterCard). Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance. You can drop off the completed application, along with the fee, at the Vital Statistics Agency or send it by mail or fax.
Location: Manitoba Vital Statistics
254 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0B6
Hours: Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204- 945-3701
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-800-282-8069 extension: 3701
Fax: 204-948-3128
Email: vitalstats@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/cca/vital
How do I find government-related business information?
There are a number of government sources that provide business information such as possible loans or how to start a small business. The best place to begin is with the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre. They provide accurate, timely and relevant referrals to business-related government information.
Location:
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
250 – 240 Graham Avenue
P.O. Box 2609
Winnipeg MB
R3C 4B3
Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-984-2272
Toll Free across Canada: 1-800-665-2019
Fax: 204-983-3852
Email: manitoba@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
Website: www.cbsc.org/manitoba
Searchable business databases are located at the Manitoba Business Information Service.
Who do I contact to register a business name in Manitoba?
The Companies Office registers information about corporations and business names in Manitoba. It also maintains a registry of names under which business is conducted. To register or incorporate a trade name, application must be made to the Companies Office and the proposed name is reviewed to ensure that no other business has an identical or similar name to the one you want to use for your business. Application forms are available in person, by phone, fax or can be downloaded from the Companies Office website.
The Companies Office is now offering secure online reservation of business or corporate names. If you are planning to go into business, or if you are changing the name of your company, the name of the company has to first be searched at The Companies Office, and reserved if it appears to be available. You can now apply to reserve your company name over the Internet 24 hours a day.
Website: Name Reservation
Location:
Companies Office
1010 - 405 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3L6
Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-2500
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-888-246-8353
Fax: 204-945-1459
Email: companies@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/cca/comp_off
How can I conduct business with the Government of Manitoba?
The Procurement Branch is responsible for acquisition of goods and services for the majority of departments plus it provides departments and certain agencies with centralized tendering and contracting services. For more information please contact them at:
Location:
Procurement Services Branch
2nd Floor, 270 Osborne Street North
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V7
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-6361
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-800-282-8069 ext. 6361
Fax: 204-945-1455
Email: procserv@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.manitoba.ca/mit/psb/index.html
Please note that most Manitoba government tenders for goods over $2,500 and tenders for services and construction over $100,000 are posted on the MERX website.
How can I get in touch with the provincial tax office?
The Taxation Division has information available on retail sales tax, health and education tax, corporation capital levy as well as fuel tax, tobacco tax and mining tax. For more information and forms, please contact:
Location:
Taxation Administration Branch
101 - 401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-6444
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-800-564-9789
Fax: 204-948-2087
Email: mbtax@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/finance/taxation/
The Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade site has a page that gives an Overview of Taxes levied by all three levels of government.
What are Manitoba’s symbols or emblems?
The Travel Manitoba site has a section devoted to the Manitoba’s official emblems and symbols
How can I contact someone in the provincial government?
Most government employees can be found using the online phone book or by contacting Manitoba Government Inquiry.
Where can I find information about the programs and services offered by the Government of Manitoba?
The primary access point to the Government of Manitoba is through Manitoba Government Inquiry. They can assist you in identifying the program, service, or person that you need to speak to in the provincial government. The fastest way to get information is by telephone, or if you wish, through fax or email. Manitoba Government Inquiry is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-3744
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862)
Email: mgi@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/contact.html
How do I get birthday or anniversary greetings from the provincial government?
The Greetings Office coordinates birthday and anniversary greetings from various government officials including the Queen and the Prime Minister. You may contact them as follows:
Location:
Greetings Coordinator
1035-405 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3L6
Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-1657
Fax: 204-948-3772
Email: greetings@legassembly.mb.ca
Website: www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/greeting/index.html
How can I get information about hunting and fishing in Manitoba?
A wide array of information on hunting and fishing is available from the Travel Manitoba Hunting and Fishing web and the Manitoba Conservation’s Hunting Guide site.
As well, a variety of free travel information kits are available.
Where can I find information about job opportunities in Manitoba?
If you are seeking employment opportunities within the provincial government, all jobs are posted on the Civil Service Commission’s Job Opportunities site http://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/jow/.
Employment opportunities for health care professionals within Manitoba’s Regional Health Authorities can visit the Manitoba Health Careers website.
For Federal government job opportunities, please go to the Public Service Commission’s website .
Job Bank - a service provided by Service Canada:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/Intro_en.aspx
How do I get in touch with the Manitoba Public Insurance?
You may contact MPI at:
Location:
Manitoba Public Insurance
Administrative Office
Main Floor - 234 Donald Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M8
Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-985-7000 Customer Service
Toll Free: 1-800-665-2410
Fax: 204-985-3525
Website: www.mpi.mb.ca
Where can I get detailed maps of Manitoba?
Contact Travel Manitoba to obtain tourist information and maps of Manitoba or call 1-800-665-0040.
CanadaMapSales.com: offers maps for online purchase at www.canadamapsales.com.
Or get an official highway map online.
What is the population of Manitoba?
The population of Manitoba, according to the 2006 Statistics Canada census is 1,148,401.
What is Winnipeg´s population?
According to the 2006 census, the population of the metropolitan area of Winnipeg is 694,668.
Where can I get travel information about Manitoba?
Travel information is available on the Travel Manitoba website at www.travelmanitoba.com/.
You can order Travel Information Kits online or phone toll-free at 1-800-665-0040.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, check out our Provincial Parks Guide.
Where can I go to find out about the will of an ancestor?
The Probate Division of the Court of Queens Bench has records of wills that have been probated in Manitoba. For more information please contact:
Location: Probate Division
Court of Queen´s Bench
Main Floor, 408 York Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P9
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Tel: 204-945-3184
Fax: 204-945-5550
I’m thinking of immigrating to Manitoba. Where can I find information about immigration procedures and other facts I should know about the province?
The Manitoba government website has an excellent section that provides an overview of information you may need to consider when immigrating to this province, including updates on the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The information is general in nature and provides many links and contacts to answer your questions. The immigration section can be found at www.immigratemanitoba.com.
Location:
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Manitoba Labour and Immigration
9th floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3B 1N3
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Telephone: (Canada 001) 204-945-2806
Toll Free (throughout North America): 1-800-665-8332
Fax: (Canada 001) 204-948-2256
Email:immigratemanitoba@gov.mb.ca
I’m a student doing a school project about Manitoba. Where can I find some facts and information your province?
A good place to find facts about Manitoba is the Travel Manitoba website at www.travelmanitoba.com/. It has most of what you need to know about the province including history, geography, official emblems, climate, population, government and major industries.
Other good sources of information are the About Manitoba site and the Manitoba Trade website Manitoba Quick Facts.
Some Fact Sheets are also available on how the Manitoba Government works on the Legislative Assembly website.
Who do I contact about getting a Manitoba driver license?
Contact Manitoba Public Insurance at Driver Licencing information line at 204-985-1100 or toll-free 1-800-665-2410.
Website: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/english/dr_licensing/DriverLicensing.html
Where can I get information on employment standards, minimum wage, statutory holidays, or vacations?
The Employment Standards site has detailed information covering topics such as overtime, minimum wage, sick days, termination, vacation leave and more.
How can I get information about drinking water in Manitoba?
A wide array of information on drinking water is available from the Office of Drinking Water website.
Where can I get information about testing of private wells affected by flooding?
For information regarding testing of private wells affected by flooding, visit the Office of Drinking Water website.
Where can I find information about how to test or disinfect my private well?
A series of well water fact sheets are available through the Manitoba Health website, and include procedures for testing and disinfecting private wells.