ONLINE MEETING | Bill 51, The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act
This meeting is being hosted by the Public Sector Lawyers' Section, the Technology & Intellectual Property Law Section & the Legislation & Law Reform Committee
| Speaker: |
Danielle Grzybowski, Fillmore Riley LLP |
| Time: |
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm (CDT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $150
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| CPD Hours: |
Attendance at this MBA Section meeting can be applied towards your Law Society of Manitoba’s Continuing Professional Development requirement for a maximum of 1.5 hours. |
Bill 51, The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act, was introduced in Manitoba on March 17, 2026. It received third reading on May 5th and will come into force upon proclamation. It will apply to public sector entities, including government agencies, health authorities, universities, school divisions and municipalities. Regulations under the Act may require disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence systems; the development of accountability frameworks; and the reporting of cybersecurity incidents. The regulations could also set technical standards for the use of artificial intelligence systems and cybersecurity. In addition, the minister may issue directives about cybersecurity to specific public sector entities. In this session, Danielle Grzybowski, Co-Chair of the MBA Tech & IP Section, will provide an overview of this bill and similar initiatives across the country.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please RSVP to the Manitoba Bar Association online (link above).
LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS
The link to join the Zoom meeting will be sent out to all registrants on the morning of the meeting. The link will also be included in your confirmation email after registration.
SECTION CHAIRS
Melanie Bueckert
Chair, MBA Legislation & Law Reform Committee
Chair, MBA Public Sector Lawyers’ Section
Manitoba Court of Appeal
Melanie.bueckert@gov.mb.ca
Kendall Dyck
Co-Chair, MBA Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section
Ph: 204-934-2473
Email: knd@tdslaw.com
Danielle Grzybowski
Co-Chair, MBA Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section
Ph: 204-957-8378
Email: dgrzybowski@fillmoreriley.com
