Electrology Moratorium Manitoba — Campaign News
Latest updates on the campaign to lift Manitoba's electrology moratorium.
Change To The Electrology Moratorium Has Come!
The Apprenticeship and Certification Board has recommended de-designation of the Electrologist trade, and the Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation has approved moving forward with the legislative process to implement the change.
Letter to the Editor: Manitoba's Electrology Moratorium Is Driving Workers Away
A letter published in the Winnipeg Sun on June 13, 2026, highlights concerns surrounding Manitoba's electrology moratorium and its impact on skilled workers, business owners, and individuals seeking access to electrology services.
Supporting Manitoba's Electrologists — Letter from Canadian School of Electrolysis Founder
Brookes Brown, CPE and founder of the Canadian School of Electrolysis, writes in support of lifting Manitoba's electrology moratorium to create pathways for new practitioners and improve access to care.
Winnipeg Sun Highlights Care and Access Challenges Caused by Manitoba's Electrology Moratorium
A recent Winnipeg Sun article has brought additional public attention to the ongoing impact Manitoba's electrology moratorium is having on access to care, highlighting concerns that women's health needs remain unmet.
Apprenticeship Manitoba Responds to Electrologist Moratorium Concerns
As of May 29th, Meghan Lavallee, Executive Director of Apprenticeship Manitoba, has confirmed that the Electrologist trade is currently under active review by the Apprenticeship and Certification Board.
Apprenticeship Manitoba 2023 Recommendation Went Unanswered While the Freeze Stayed in Place
In November 2023, Apprenticeship Manitoba's own board meeting minutes confirmed that a recommendation for de-designation had already been approved in 2019 — but had not received ministerial approval. The freeze stayed in place with no clear path forward.
Why Should the Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Be Involved in Manitoba's Electrology Moratorium?
Manitoba's electrology moratorium is a workforce, apprenticeship, and small business issue. Minister Jamie Moses, responsible for Apprenticeship Manitoba, should be directly involved in reviewing the freeze that has blocked new electrologists since 2019.
Why Should the Minister of Health Be Involved in Manitoba's Electrology Moratorium?
Manitoba's electrology moratorium affects more than workforce training — it limits access to care for trans Manitobans, people with PCOS, and those navigating menopause. Here's why Minister Uzoma Asagwara should be part of the review.
Campaign Launch: Lift the Electrology Moratorium in Manitoba
The Lift the Electrology Moratorium Manitoba campaign officially launches today, calling on the provincial government to reopen a safe, regulated pathway for new electrologists in Manitoba.
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