The Manitoba School Boards Association acts as an advocate for public education by speaking out on the issues that are important to school boards and the students they serve. The Association fulfills this advocacy role in its dealings with other levels of government (provincial, federal and municipal), its educational partners, business and other organizations.
The basis of The Manitoba School Boards Association advocacy work is the policy direction established by member school boards at the Association's Annual Convention. Between Conventions, the Provincial Executive monitors developments that impact on public education, such as legislative amendments. The Association responds to these developments in accordance with established policy, or, where no policy exists, in accordance with the Association's mission and mandate.
| Recipient | Action/Advocacy | Date | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) | Brief to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Five-Year Road Safety Strategy | December 2, 2025 | |
| Hon. Glen Simard, Minister of Francophone Affairs— Bilingual Province Consultation | Mémoire de la Table du continuum en éducation français – Français Mémoire de la Table du continuum en éducation français – Anglais | October 31, 2025 | |
| Standing Committee on Social and Economic Development, Manitoba Legislative Assembly | Bill 225 – The Public Schools Amendment Act (Universal Screening for Learning Disabilities) | October 8, 2025 | |
| Council of Deans of Education of Manitoba: Dr. Alysha Farrell, Brandon University Kerri Korabelnikov, Red River College Gina Guiboche, University College of the North Dr. Jules Rocque, Université de Saint-Boniface Dr. Jan Stewart, University of Manitoba Dr. Laurie-Anne Hellsten, University of Winnipeg | MSBA-2025 Resolution EO-03-25 – Teacher Education | June 23, 2025 | Met in-person with Red River Polytechnic on July 8, 2025 |
| Hon. Mandy Gull-Masty, PC Minister, Indigenous Services Canada | MSBA-2025 Resolution-FFM-06-25 – Promotion of Equitable Education Funding for Reserve Schools Nationwide | June 23, 2025 | |
| Hon. Mandy Gull-Masty, PC Minister, Indigenous Services Canada | MSBA-2025-Resolution-FFM-06-25 – Promotion of Equitable Education Funding for Reserve Schools Nationwide and FFM-11-25 – Continued Funding for Educational Assistant Support through Jordan’s Principle | June 23, 2025 | |
| Hon. Tracy Schmidt Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning | Various MSBA 2025 resolutions | June 23, 2025 | October 9, 2025 |
| Hon. Matt Wiebe Minister of Justice Hon. Nahanni Fontaine Minister of Families Deputy Chief Scot Halley President | MSBA-2025-Resolution EO-01-25 Child Abuse and Criminal Records Checks | June 23, 2025 | Offender notification process established in concert with RCMP and Manitoba Justice as of July 10, 2025. In-person meeting pending with MACP re background checks |
| Hon. Uzoma Asagwara Minister of Health, Seniors & Long-Term Care Honourable Nahanni Fontaine Minister of Families | MSBA-2025-Resolution FFM-01-25 – Full Funding for Social and Healthcare Services | June 23, 2025 | December 11, 2025 |
| Hon. Tracy Schmidt Minister, Education and Early Childhood Learning Hon. Ron Kostyshyn Minister of Agriculture Hon. Glen Simard Minister, Municipal & Northern Relations Hon. Adrien Sala Minister of Finance | MSBA-2025-Resolution FFM-04-25 – Tax Revenue Remittance | June 23, 2025 | |
| Hon. Uzoma Asagwara Minister of Health, Seniors & Long-Term Care | Rural Ambulance Wait and Response Times | June 23, 2025 | |
| Hon. Patti Hajdu, PC Minister, Indigenous Services Canada Hon. Gary Anandasangaree, PC Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations, Hon. Dan Vandal, PC Minister, Northern Affairs Canada, Prairie Economic Development Canada, The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; Senior Minister for Manitoba | Jordan's Principle | Jan. 16, 2025 | |
| Hon. Tracy Schmidt, A/Minister, Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Lisa Naylor, Minister, Transportation & Infrastructure | Joint Correspondence (MASBO, MASS, MSBA, MTS) re School Capital Planning/Public Schools Finance Board | Dec. 12, 2024 | |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Adrien Sala, Minister of Finance | Grants for Interim Loans | Sept. 5, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Adrien Sala, Minister of Finance Hon. Ian Bushie, Minister of Municipal & Northern Relations | Municipal Property Tax | Sept. 5, 2024 | November 20, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Lisa Naylor, Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure | New School Construction and Bus Safety | Sept. 5, 2024 | |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour & Immigration | Increased Support for Newcomers | Sept. 5, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning | School Year Start Date | Sept. 5, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
| Hon. Nello Altomare, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning Hon. Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour & Immigration | Replacement Workers Legislation | Jan. 29, 2024 | Conversation was held with Minister Marcelino on March 13, 2024. |
| Winnipeg Free Press | Calling for more equity on school boards | Jan. 25, 2024 | |
| Winnipeg Free Press | Long-term planning needed for schools | Jan. 25, 2024 | |
| Hon. Adrien Sala, Minister of Finance | MSBA 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation Brief | Dec. 20, 2023 | Meeting held with Minister Sala on February 22, 2024. |
Downloads
2024 Pre-Budget Consultation Brief
CJOB interview of MSBA President Sandy Nemeth on current status of new school builds in Manitoba - April 3, 2024
CJOB interview of MSBA President Sandy Nemeth on 2024 Education Funding Announcement - Feb. 1, 2024