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Dear Minister Moses,

I am writing as a concerned Manitoban and business owner to urge you to review and lift the electrology moratorium that has been in effect since 2019.

Electrology is a regulated skilled trade that provides a permanent and health-relevant service to Manitobans. However, the current moratorium prevents new practitioners from entering the profession, and no clear review outcome, timeline, or pathway has been communicated publicly.

This is not only a health and access issue — it is also a small business issue. The moratorium limits business succession for existing electrologists who may wish to retire, sell, or transition their practices. It also prevents new entrepreneurs from opening electrology businesses, investing in training, creating jobs, and expanding access to services in Manitoba.

Manitobans, including those with PCOS, menopause-related hormonal hair growth, and gender-affirming needs, depend on access to qualified electrologists. As the current workforce ages, access is shrinking. Without a pathway for new practitioners, Manitoba risks leaving clients with longer wait times, fewer options, and reduced access to a regulated service.

Manitoba appears to be the only province where electrology is treated as a compulsory certification trade while also restricting new entry through a moratorium. Other provinces allow practitioners to train, certify, and operate through recognized professional pathways. Manitoba should not be closing the door on safe, qualified, and supervised entry into this field.

I am asking your office to take action by supporting a review of this moratorium and reopening a reasonable pathway for new electrologists. This could include allowing approved out-of-province training, supervised practice under a certified electrologist, temporary or conditional permits, business succession pathways, and the ability for qualified applicants to challenge exams and become certified.

This request is not about lowering standards. It is about protecting access, supporting small business, and creating a safe, regulated pathway so Manitoba can train and certify the next generation of electrologists.

Please take action to review and lift or revise the electrology moratorium.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your City/Town, Manitoba]

Dear Minister Moses,

I am writing as a client who relies on electrolysis services in Manitoba. The electrology moratorium is directly affecting my access to care.

Electrolysis is the only Health Canada–recognized method of permanent hair removal. For individuals like me — [explain your situation briefly, e.g. a person with PCOS, a trans person, someone needing permanent hair removal for a medical or personal reason] — access to a qualified electrologist is important to my health and wellbeing.

As existing electrologists retire and no new ones can enter the trade, wait times are increasing and access is declining. This is not acceptable.

I urge you to lift the moratorium and reopen a safe, regulated pathway for new electrologists in Manitoba.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City/Town, Manitoba]

Dear Minister Moses,

I am writing because I wish to train as a certified electrologist in Manitoba, but the current moratorium prevents me from doing so.

I am prepared to meet all regulatory and training requirements. I want to practice in a supervised, safe, and regulated environment — and I want to serve Manitobans who need this service.

The moratorium does not just affect existing practitioners. It is preventing qualified, motivated people from building careers in a skilled trade that Manitoba genuinely needs.

I am asking you to lift or revise the moratorium so that I — and others like me — can access a regulated training and certification pathway in Manitoba.

Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Your City/Town, Manitoba]

Dear Minister Moses,

I am a certified electrologist and business owner in Manitoba. I have operated my practice for [X years], serving Manitobans with professional, regulated electrolysis services.

I am writing to ask you to address a critical gap created by the moratorium: there is no pathway for business succession. I cannot find or train a qualified successor because the moratorium prevents anyone new from entering the trade.

This means the work I have built — the clients I serve, the relationships I have developed — may simply disappear when I retire. My clients will lose a trusted provider. My business cannot be properly transferred or sold.

Please create a business succession pathway and lift the moratorium so that Manitoba's electrology practices can continue to serve Manitobans for years to come.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Business Name, City/Town, Manitoba]

Dear Minister Moses,

  On behalf of [Organization Name], I am writing to express our support for lifting the electrology moratorium in Manitoba.

  As a [clinic / business / community organization / health provider], we recognize the importance of accessible, qualified electrolysis services for the Manitobans we serve. The current moratorium is reducing access, limiting workforce growth, and creating a gap in regulated care.

  We fully support a regulated, supervised, safe pathway for new electrologists to train, practice, and become certified in Manitoba. This is not about lowering standards — it is about ensuring that a skilled trade can continue to serve the public.

  We urge you to act on this issue.

  Sincerely,
  [Your Name and Title]
  [Organization Name, City/Town, Manitoba]

Dear Minister Asagwara,

  I am writing to you today as a concerned Manitoban regarding the ongoing moratorium on electrology in our province, and its detrimental impact on access to essential health-related services. As Minister of Health, I urge your attention to this critical issue.

  Electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal recognized by Health Canada. For many Manitobans, it is not merely a cosmetic service but a medically necessary treatment. This includes individuals managing conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), women experiencing hormonal changes during menopause, and crucially, transgender and gender-diverse individuals for whom permanent hair removal is a vital part of gender-affirming care and overall well-being.

  The current moratorium, in place since 2019, has created a severe shortage of qualified electrologists in Manitoba. As existing practitioners retire, no new professionals are permitted to enter the field, leading to increased wait times and reduced access for those who rely on these services for their physical and mental health. This directly undermines efforts to provide comprehensive and equitable healthcare for all Manitobans.

  I implore your office to collaborate with Apprenticeship Manitoba to establish a clear, regulated pathway for new electrologists. This could involve recognizing out-of-province training, creating temporary permits for qualified individuals, or re-opening trade qualification applications. Ensuring access to this medically relevant service is crucial for the health and dignity of many in our community.

  Thank you for your time and consideration of this urgent matter.

  Sincerely,

  [Your Name]
  [Your City/Town, Manitoba]

Dear Minister Asagwara,

  I am writing to express my concern about the lack of a functional regulatory framework for electrology in Manitoba, which directly impacts public health and safety. As Minister of Health, your leadership is vital in addressing this issue.

  Electrology, a regulated skilled trade, provides medically relevant permanent hair removal. While other provinces have established clear, safe pathways for electrologists to train and practice, Manitoba's 2019 moratorium has created an anomalous situation where new practitioners are effectively blocked. This unique restriction, not seen elsewhere in Canada, is concerning.

  The continued absence of a pathway for new electrologists means that an aging workforce is not being replaced. This creates a risk where individuals seeking permanent hair removal may resort to unregulated or unsafe practices, jeopardizing their health and safety. A proper regulatory framework, with accessible training and certification, is essential to protect the public.

  I urge you to work with relevant departments to lift or revise the moratorium and implement a modernized, inclusive, and practical framework. This framework should prioritize public safety while also allowing qualified professionals to enter the field through recognized training and certification.

  Manitobans deserve access to safe, regulated, and professional electrology services. Your support in establishing a clear path forward is crucial.

  Sincerely,

  [Your Name]
  [Your City/Town, Manitoba]