Manitoba’s Public Sector Artificial Intelligence And Cybersecurity Governance Act: What Public Sector Organizations Need To Know

Note: The full picture of AI regulation in Manitoba is not clear as of yet. Even with this new legislation on the horizon, as will be seen below, there is still much work to be done by legislators before we are aware of all the rights, responsibilities and liabilities that Manitobans will face with a new regulatory regime. We will continue to update with new articles as new developments occur.

Overview

Manitoba has enacted The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act, S.M. 2026, c. 43. The Act establishes a framework for regulating:

• the use of artificial intelligence systems by public sector organizations; and
• cybersecurity standards and practices within the public sector.