The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act
Chamber
manitoba
Stage
Introduced
This Manitoba bill creates a public online registry of certified tradespeople and allows information sharing with approved training providers.
Key Changes
- Requires the executive director to establish a public online registry of certified tradespeople and apprentices within 60 days of the law coming into force
- The registry must include people who hold a certificate of qualification in a designated trade or an occupational certificate in a designated occupation
- Authorizes sharing of information, including personal information, with approved service providers such as training institutions and organizations
- Adds a new definition of 'approved service provider' to the Act
- Limits personal information sharing to the minimum amount necessary for the stated purpose
- Gives the government regulation-making power to define what information appears in the registry and which additional groups of people must be listed
Gotchas
- The specific information to be included in the registry is left to future regulations, meaning the full scope of public disclosure is not yet defined in the bill itself
- Personal information of certified workers will be publicly accessible through the registry, which may raise privacy concerns for some individuals
- The bill includes a data minimization requirement, limiting personal information shared with service providers to only what is necessary, but does not specify enforcement mechanisms for this limit
- The 60-day implementation timeline for establishing the registry is relatively short and may present administrative challenges
- The definition of 'approved service provider' is broad and could include private corporations, expanding the range of organizations that can receive personal information
Who's Affected
- Certified journeypersons and tradespeople in Manitoba
- Apprentices registered under the Act
- Employers hiring tradespeople
- Educational institutions and training organizations providing technical training
- Members of the public verifying worker qualifications
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Gotchas
- The specific information to be included in the registry is left to future regulations, meaning the full scope of public disclosure is not yet defined in the bill itself
- Personal information of certified workers will be publicly accessible through the registry, which may raise privacy concerns for some individuals
- The bill includes a data minimization requirement, limiting personal information shared with service providers to only what is necessary, but does not specify enforcement mechanisms for this limit
- The 60-day implementation timeline for establishing the registry is relatively short and may present administrative challenges
- The definition of 'approved service provider' is broad and could include private corporations, expanding the range of organizations that can receive personal information
Summary
This bill amends Manitoba's Apprenticeship and Certification Act to do two main things. First, it requires the creation of an online public registry within 60 days of the law taking effect. This registry will let anyone look up whether a person holds a valid certificate in a designated trade or occupation, helping employers and the public verify qualifications. Second, it allows the executive director to share information — including some personal information — with approved service providers such as colleges, corporations, or organizations that deliver technical training under the Act. The bill was likely introduced to improve transparency and public trust in the trades certification system, making it easier to confirm that workers in designated trades are properly qualified. It also modernizes how the apprenticeship system shares data with training partners, which could help coordinate education and workforce development more effectively. The changes affect tradespeople, apprentices, employers, and training institutions across Manitoba. The registry is intended to be a tool for public verification, similar to registries used in other regulated professions.
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