Public Interest Law Centre

• Climbing Winnipeg rents have advocates concerned how tenants will cope

  In one of the most affordable cities in Canada, the average cost of rent continues to climb, leaving advocates concerned how tenants will manage amid high inflation.

  Consumer

  Jan 19, 2023
  
• Human rights complaint alleges Manitoba First Nation adults with disabilities left behind

  The complaints were filed by the Public Interest Law Centre this week on behalf of families of Indigenous people living with disabilities who were unable to access supports.

  Politics

  Jul 8, 2021
  
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• Consumer groups, province at odds over changes to Manitoba’s Public Utilities Board

  Premier Brian Pallister says Bill 35, The Public Utilities Ratepayer Protection and Regulatory Reform Act, will save taxpayers money by limiting how often the PUB meets.

  Oct 20, 2020
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• Non-binary, no gender identifier options now available on Manitoba IDs: MPI

  Non-binary Manitobans now have the option of using an X as the gender identifier on their driver's licence or ID cards.

  Oct 13, 2020
• Manitoba eviction ban lifted, advocacy law office sees increase in calls for help

  The province did not freeze rent collection while evictions — barring urgent health and safety issues — were banned.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020
• Manitobans with disabilities can’t be forced to take early pension, says court ruling

  A Manitoba Court of Appeal ruling announced on Tuesday means that people with disabilities can't be forced to apply for early pensions if they're on social assistance.

  Canada

  May 6, 2020
• Hydro rate hikes could cost northern Manitoba big in the winter: Public Interest Law Centre

  After the latest 3.36 per cent rate increase from Manitoba Hydro, the Public Interest Law Centre is raising concerns for people living in northern parts of the province.

  Aug 1, 2017