Manitoba has once again received a failing grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business 17th annual Red Tape Report Card.

Alberta once again led the country, with Ontario and Nova Scotia following as the top-performing provinces thanks to steady progress on regulatory modernization.

In stark contrast, Manitoba plummeted to last place with an “F” after repealing its “one-for-one” rule in 2024 and refusing to restore the Regulatory Accountability Act—moves that significantly undermined transparency and progress.

As other provinces continue pushing forward on red tape reduction, Manitoba is moving in the opposite direction, according to Tyler Slobogian, a Senior Policy Analyst with the CFIB.

He added that Manitoba must rebuild its commitment to reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses if they truly want to foster entrepreneurship and competitiveness.