Manitoba - Labour Mobility Act Proclaimed

On June 12 the Labour Mobility Act, which improves the ability of skilled workers to move across the country was proclaimed. Manitoba is the first province to proclaim its labour mobility legislation in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Agreement on Internal Trade. The province will continue to be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the requirements that are in place through provincial legislation for regulated occupations.

A person qualified and certified to practice an occupation in any Canadian jurisdiction would be recognized and able to practice their occupation in any other Canadian jurisdiction unless a province requires a specific exception from this rule to achieve a legitimate objective such as protecting health and safety.