History of Liquor Regulation

2014

A new vision for modernization

The Manitoba government announces plans to create a safer and more welcoming environment for economic development related to Manitoba’s hospitality sector.

Manitoba’s new Liquor and Gaming Control Act becomes law. The new legislation and regulations balance consumer choice and business flexibility within a framework of public safety and social responsibility. The majority of changes affect Manitoba liquor laws that were created in 1956. For an overview of the changes, click here.

On April 1, 2014, the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission (MGCC) and the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission’s Regulatory Services Division combined to become a single regulatory agency: the Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba (LGA).