Provincewide restrictions on Sunday and holiday shopping restrictions are about to be lifted by the Manitoba government but the legislation will allow local municipalities to regulate businesses through by-laws.
The amended legislation would no longer force businesses to close at 6:00 pm on Sundays or certain holidays. Currently, pharmacies, liquor stores, casinos and restaurants are exempt from the act.
“Manitoba is currently the only western province that restricts retail businesses from operating on Sundays and holidays,” said Finance Minister Scott Fielding. “Many Manitobans support allowing businesses to set their own hours, and we want to give Manitobans more freedom and flexibility on when they buy groceries.”
The current restrictions will remain in place until the new Retail Business Hours of Operation Act is passed into law.
The province says they will work with municipalities to help develop by-laws if needed.
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