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The Sign Languages Recognition Act • amendment(s) adopted at Report Stage PDF SM 2026, c. 6

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Bill overview

Bill MB6, “The Sign Languages Recognition Act • amendment(s) adopted at Report Stage PDF SM 2026, c. 6”, is a Manitoba bill from session 43-3.

Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.

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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The Sign Languages Recognition Act is a bill in Manitoba that aims to recognize and promote the use of sign languages in the province. This legislation is being led by Minister Fontaine, who is responsible for accessibility. The bill is currently in progress, with its exact provisions and details not yet available.

AI-generated from official records and reviewed against our editorial guardrails.

Key provisions

  1. 01Recognizes and promotes the use of Manitoba's Indigenous Sign Languages.
  2. 02Establishes the Manitoba Sign Language Board to oversee Sign Language policy.
  3. 03Provides funding for Sign Language education and training programs.
  4. 04Supports the development of Sign Language interpretation services.
  5. 05Requires public services to provide Sign Language interpretation upon request.
  6. 06Ensures accessibility for Manitobans who use Sign Languages.

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