Manitoba

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Manitoba politicians sat late into the night Monday to give final approval to more than 20 bills that covered topics ranging from criminal asset seizures to social assistance.

Among the bills passed through a final vote by the NDP government was one that would make it easier to seize property from criminals, including vehicles that are modified to have hidden compartments for drugs and other contraband.

Another will forbid convicted sex offenders from changing their names, while yet another will pave the way for people on social assistance to have the option of adult education as a path to employment.

An omnibus bill that would enact the government's budget measures is not going to a final vote until the legislature reconvenes in October.

That bill has faced Opposition criticism because the government tacked several non-budget initiatives onto it, including a doubling of rebates for political campaign expenses and a ban on replacement workers during labour disputes.

Government House leader Nahanni Fontaine said the NDP is justified in using BITSA to ensure its agenda can be implemented after winning last October's election.

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