Advocacy
Advocacy Update: Bill 13 – The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act
BOMA has identified that Bill 13 – The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act – along with the Government of Manitoba’s proposed amendments to Residential Rent Regulation, will have significant implications for building owners, managers, and service providers.
Proposed amendments to Residential Rent Regulation would increase the number of units subject to rent control. Units renting above $1,670 per month are currently exempt from rent control. The provincial government plans to increase the monthly rent exempt threshold to $2,000 per month.
Additional amendments to Residential Rent Regulation would reduce the portions of capital expenditures that a landlord is entitled to claim – as part of an above-guideline rent increase application – by 50%. Currently, for example, a $100,000 eligible capital project is fully claimable. The proposed legislation would reduce that claimable cost to $50,000.
In BOMA’s view, these changes would significantly reduce the incentive for owners of multi-family properties to invest in their buildings. Furthermore, for BOMA’s allied members who support or work with multi-family building owners, this would almost certainly translate into fewer projects.
The BOMA office is communicating with the Government of Manitoba to express our industry’s concern with the proposed amendments. We encourage industry stakeholders – those involved in owning, managing, building and maintaining multi-family properties – to voice their concerns regarding the proposed changes via the ‘Engage MB’ webpage, available here.
Awards
2026 BOMA Awards of Excellence – Last Chance to Register!
BOMA Manitoba is pleased to recognize outstanding achievement in the local CRE industry through our annual Awards of Excellence Program.
These awards celebrate exceptional property management, commitment to building sustainability, outstanding tenant improvement projects, and customer service excellence. We’re also pleased to introduce an Emerging Leader Award for 2026!
Please visit the Awards page of our website to view all 2026 categories and guidebooks. If you would like to participate, or if you have any questions, please contact BOMA Executive Director Tom Thiessen by email or by calling the BOMA office.
The deadline to register is March 27th, 2026 (submission deadline is April 28th).
We encourage your company to participate and be celebrated for industry excellence!
Events
Register for the April Luncheon!
Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Location: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre
Registration & Networking: 11:25 to 11:55 a.m.
Luncheon: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Railside at the Forks
Speaker: Sara Stasiuk, President & CEO, The Forks North Portage
Cost:
Guests of members: $70 + GST; Tables of 8 available on request
Deadline to register is end of day Tuesday, March 31.
Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsor:
March BYP Boardroom Session
For our March BYP Boardroom Session, we’re bringing back Alex Akman, COO of Shindico Realty, for Part Two of the conversation we started in November.
Date: Tuesday, March 31st
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Event Centre, 1120 Taylor Ave
Topic: Building Respect: How to Lead When You’re Younger Than Your Contractors and Tenants Pt. 2
April YP Curling Night
Join us for a fun and social evening on the ice with fellow young professionals 35ish and under.
Whether you’re a seasoned curler or trying it for the first time, this event is all about connecting, having fun, and enjoying a relaxed night out.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, April 14th
- Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Pembina Curling Club
What’s Included:
- Drink ticket
- Light dinner
- Curling (equipment provided if needed)
Tickets:
- YP Members: $35
- BYP Members: $30
No experience necessary. Clean indoor shoes recommended.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
13th Annual BOMA Poker Tournament!
Please join us April 23rd for the next ‘BOMA Connect’ event of 2026 – our 13th annual BOMA Poker Tournament!
This unique networking event will again be held at the Pinnacle Club at Princess Auto Stadium. Members and guests will be treated to a few hours of Texas Hold’em in a fun tournament format, over drinks and appetizers.
Bring out your customers and colleagues (no experience required!). Spots are limited (priority is given to table sponsors), so sign up today!
Date: Thursday April 23rd, 2026
Time: 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.*
Location: Pinnacle Club – Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd
Cost: $75 per player
*A poker tutorial for beginners will take place from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Save The Date(s) for Upcoming BOMA Events!
- BOMA ‘CONNECT’ – May Mixer – May 26th at Gusto North
- April BYP Boardroom Session – Lyndsay Jones, RPA (Vice President – Property Management, RFA Asset Management) April 21st at 300 Main (Level 40)
Publications
Attention Principal Members: We need your Building Info!
In early March, we sent a request to all Principal member firms for updated building information. The BOMA office wants to ensure that our 2026 Commercial Building Directory is as up-to-date as possible.
Kindly review that email — and the attached spreadsheet — and provide any changes/updates to Kelly Smith by March 31st to ensure your building information is accurately listed in the upcoming publication.
New INSIDER Coming Soon!
In this issue of INSIDER, we explore CentreVenture’s vision for downtown Winnipeg in 2025 and what it could mean for BOMA member buildings across the city.
We also take a peek at Transcona Roofing’s office renovation in our Spotlight on Space feature, highlighting a fresh approach to workplace design.
Plus, do not miss our product feature on Bee Clean’s innovative exterior cleaning drone, the first of its kind in Manitoba. We hope you enjoy the read!
If you would like additional print copies for your office, please email Tanna Melendez or call 204-777-2662.
Industry News
Local and national CRE news items compiled by BOMA and the Real Estate News Exchange (RENX)
‘We’re going to bring it back to being a pre-eminent, top-tier hotel’ – Winnipeg Free Press (03/17/2026)
Downtown Grocery Growth Accelerates in Canada – Retail INSIDER (03/20/2026)
Winnipeg-based Activate Games accelerating international growth – Retail INSIDER (03/20/2026)
GWLRA transforms lobby at Toronto’s Berczy Square – The REMI NETWORK (03/24/2026)
119 acres of Winnipeg dev. land slated for residential, retail – Real Estate News Exchange (03/25/2026)
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