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How to issue shares in Manitoba corporations

The Corporations Act (Manitoba) follows the federal CBCA template with provincial-specific variations. Winnipeg hosts the bulk of Manitoba commercial activity. The Manitoba Securities Commission administers provincial securities law.

Governing statute
The Corporations Act (Manitoba), C.C.S.M. c. C225
MCA s. 24Issuance of shares
MCA s. 25Consideration for shares
MCA s. 47Stock certificates
MCA s. 48Securities register
MCA s. 21.1Individuals with Significant Control register
The Securities Act (Manitoba)Provincial securities-law administration
At a glance
  • Authorized by the directors under MCA s. 24
  • Future services and promissory notes not permitted as consideration (MCA s. 25(3))
  • Stated capital account required per class
  • Securities register under s. 48; ISC register under s. 21.1
  • NI 45-106 (passport regime); Form 45-106F1 filed with the Manitoba Securities Commission

Board authorization under MCA s. 24

Stock issuance is authorized by the directors under The Corporations Act (Manitoba) s. 24. Consideration is determined under s. 25 and follows the Canadian pattern: money, property, or past services only. Future services and promissory notes are not permitted as consideration (s. 25(3)).

Consideration restrictions

The MCA mirrors the CBCA restrictions on consideration. Founder grants must rely on past services or nominal cash.

Stated capital under MCA

The MCA requires a separate stated capital account for each class. The framework is identical to the CBCA.

Securities register and ISC register

MCA s. 48 requires the securities register. MCA includes an ISC register provision (s. 21.1) requiring Manitoba private corporations to maintain a register of Individuals with Significant Control, modelled on CBCA s. 21.1.

Manitoba Securities Commission

Manitoba participates in the NI 45-106 passport regime. Form 45-106F1 is filed with the Manitoba Securities Commission within 10 days of distribution closing.

Common mistakes

Common Manitoba-specific failure points in share issuance:

  • Issuing shares for future services or promissory notes (prohibited)
  • Not maintaining the s. 48 securities register or s. 21.1 ISC register
  • Failing to file Form 45-106F1 with the Manitoba Securities Commission
  • Not maintaining a separate stated capital account per class
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FAQ

Common questions in Manitoba

Substantively similar. The main practical differences: (1) provincial filing through the Manitoba Companies Office rather than Corporations Canada; (2) Manitoba-specific securities-law administration through the Manitoba Securities Commission; (3) some director residency provisions differ. For most operational matters, MCA and CBCA produce nearly identical results.

The MCA has a director residency requirement but it is less restrictive than the federal CBCA's 25%. Practitioners should check the current MCA provisions because amendments have changed the requirement over the years. For practical purposes, most Manitoba-incorporated corporations track CBCA practice on director residency.

For Manitoba-headquartered corporations, the alignment with provincial operations and registration is the main draw. Manitoba is rarely chosen by non-Manitoba corporations. Manitoba is one of the smaller Canadian incorporation jurisdictions but offers the standard CBCA-pattern operational framework.
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