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In June 2022, the Canadian Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act received royal assent. The Act effectively bans the purchase of residential real estate for non-Canadians and imposes a fine to anyone who breaches it as a non-Canadian purchaser or as a person who assists a... Read More

Operating a short-term rental in Winnipeg will require a licence as of April 1, 2024. This will apply to rentals such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or bed and breakfasts, and it applies to rentals being operated out of the primary place of residence and any non-primary properties. In following the footsteps... Read More

Amendments have been made to The Buildings Act (formerly known as The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act) which relate to the purchase and sale of mobile homes. For some time, lawyers in our office have emphasized the importance of a mobile home having a label affixed to the mobile home,... Read More

Many properties in southeastern Manitoba have a unique feature that distinguishes them from properties in other parts of the province – a shared well. If you are new to this area, you may not be familiar with shared wells and even if you are familiar with them, there are many... Read More

Note: The word “Indian” is used in this document only to reference the language used in the Indian Act and it is acknowledged that this is not the appropriate term to be used. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who self-identify as Métis, Inuit or First Nations (Status or non-Status).... Read More

When you sell a home, a typical offer to purchase provides that the purchaser is entitled to pay for part of the purchase price through proceeds of a new mortgage. If so, payment of the sale proceeds to you may be delayed by the time required to register the purchaser’s... Read More

There are many different business structures that you can use to structure your business. The most common types are sole proprietorships, corporations and partnerships, although there are others as well. An overview of the different types of business structures can be found here: This article will provide an overview of... Read More

When making a Will or Power of Attorney one has to pay careful attention to ensure that the executor or attorney to be appointed can get the job done.  Skills, reliability and trustworthiness are primary criteria in every case. In some instances, consideration should be given if a potential candidate... Read More

Overtime requirements for construction jobs in the Province of Manitoba are governed either by the Employment Standards Code or The Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA). For construction jobs that fall outside of CIWA, generally, employers must pay their employees overtime if they exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per... Read More

Generally directors and officers of a corporation are not personally liable for the obligations of a corporation, with certain exceptions. Directors and officers need to understand when they may be held personally liable for the actions or inactions of the corporation. The law is very clear regarding a directors and... Read More