Province report

AI policy in Manitoba: municipal coverage, leaders & what's next

Manitoba's AI policy landscape is anchored by Winnipeg, the seventh-largest city in Canada. Provincial guidance is still emerging, but the City of Winnipeg's published AI directives set the tone for smaller Manitoba municipalities.

Capital:
Winnipeg
Population:
1,500,000
Tracked municipalities:
191
Lead regulator:
Manitoba Ombudsman
Executive snapshot

Manitoba at a glance

Published policy
1%
2 / 191
In progress
1%
2 / 191
No policy found
94%
180 / 191
Active coverage
2%
4 of 191

Status mix across all tracked Manitoba municipalities

  • Published
  • In progress
  • None found
  • Unknown
Provincial government
How the Manitoba government uses AI internally
The province's own corporate AI-use policy for its public service — distinct from legislation regulating AI in the broader economy.
Status: No policy foundLast scouted: 18 May 2026
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Status overview

191 cities tracked

2%Coverage

Top Manitoba municipalities

The most-evidenced and most-active jurisdictions in Manitoba, ranked by published-policy status and number of source documents on file.

Frequently asked about AI policy in Manitoba

Real questions journalists, councillors, and citizens ask us about AI governance in Manitoba.

Does Winnipeg have an AI policy?

Winnipeg has published acceptable-use guidance for generative AI tools used by city staff. We link the original document and track when it was last verified.

Does Manitoba regulate municipal AI use?

Manitoba does not yet have AI-specific legislation. Municipal AI use falls under FIPPA (Manitoba) and the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) where applicable.

All tracked Manitoba municipalities

Every Manitoba municipality currently in our tracker, alphabetical. Click any row to see source evidence.