Moving from Alberta to Manitoba

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   Update your address and your Alberta programs

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   Update your address with Canada Post (mail forwarding), CRA, Service Canada, Elections Canada, your bank, employer, and provincial agencies including your health card and driver's licence address.

   Full Manitoba change-of-address checklist →

   Alberta programs and benefits on the way out

   • “Benefits stop: the month after you leave Alberta to live permanently in another province or country” Alberta Seniors Benefit | Alberta.ca →

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   Health coverage: Alberta ends, Manitoba begins

   Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate): Coverage begins on the first day of the 3rd month after you arrive (e.g. arrive Apr 29, coverage starts Jul 1). The wait is waived for Canadian military families.Open this section ↓Close ↑

   Leaving Alberta

   • “If you are leaving Alberta permanently, you must cancel your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage.” Cancel your health card | Alberta.ca →
   • “When you move to another province or territory, you are covered by the AHCIP for the month you leave and for the next 2 months.” Cancel your health card | Alberta.ca →
   • “You should apply for coverage in your new province or territory as soon as possible as most health insurance plans require a 3-month residency waiting period.” Cancel your health card | Alberta.ca →

   Keep your old provincial health coverage active until your new coverage starts. Do not cancel it early.

   Arriving in Manitoba

   Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate): Coverage begins on the first day of the 3rd month after you arrive (e.g. arrive Apr 29, coverage starts Jul 1). The wait is waived for Canadian military families.

   Apply within 3 months of arriving (recommended): Apply to Manitoba Health within 3 months of arriving (encouraged).

   Official source → https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/movingtomanitoba.htmlMoving to Manitoba: the full new-resident guide →↑ Close this section
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   Driver's licence: Alberta to Manitoba

   Exchange deadline in Manitoba: 3 months.Open this section ↓Close ↑

   Your Alberta licence

   • Alberta publishes no step for your Alberta licence when you leave. The province you move to takes it in when you exchange it. Update driving documents | Alberta.ca →

   Your Manitoba licence

   Exchange deadline in Manitoba: 3 months.

   Exchange your out-of-province licence within 3 months (up to 90 days) of establishing Manitoba residency through MPI.

   Testing is typically waived when exchanging a same-class Canadian licence.

   Official source → https://www.mpi.mb.ca/new-to-manitoba/↑ Close this section
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   Your vehicle: cancel in Alberta, register in Manitoba

   You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days.Open this section ↓Close ↑

   Cancel in Alberta

   • “To cancel your vehicle registration, go to a registry agent and fill out the Licence Plate / Parking Placard Cancellation form” Cancel a vehicle registration | Alberta.ca →
   • “A $10 (plus GST) cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund.” Cancel a vehicle registration | Alberta.ca →
   • “If you move to another province and exchange your licence plate, you can send a letter to a registry agent to cancel your registration and have the refund mailed to you.” Cancel a vehicle registration | Alberta.ca →

   Register in Manitoba: MPI / Autopac agents

   Watch for: An Alberta Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted as an equivalent to a Manitoba COI, even though AB also requires an out-of-province inspection. An AB vehicle must get a full Manitoba Certificate of Inspection.

   You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days.

   Inspection: Certificate of Inspection (COI). An out-of-province Certificate of Inspection is accepted only from BC, AB, SK, ON, or QC. Note: Alberta's Mechanic Fitness Assessment (MFA) is NOT accepted; an AB vehicle will still need a Manitoba COI.

   MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) is Manitoba's public auto insurer. Registration and Autopac basic insurance are purchased together at any Autopac agent.

   MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) handles registration and Autopac insurance together at Autopac agents.

   Official source: MPI / Autopac agents → https://www.mpi.mb.ca/registering-your-vehicle/Manitoba vehicle re-registration guide, with what to bring →↑ Close this section
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   Federal updates and the December 31 rule

   CRA: update your mailing address via My Account at canada.ca or by calling 1-800-959-8281.Open this section ↓Close ↑

   • CRA: update your mailing address via My Account at canada.ca or by calling 1-800-959-8281. Direct deposit details stay the same.
   • Elections Canada: update your voter registration at elections.ca or at your nearest Elections Canada office.
   • Utilities, waste/recycling, transit passes, and school registration are set by your municipality: rules and providers vary by city. Check your city or municipal website for local services.

   Which province you were resident in for the year

   Your province or territory of residence is the province or territory where you lived or of which you were considered to be a factual resident on December 31 of the year.

   Your province or territory of residence - Canada.ca →

   If you need a replacement birth certificate, SIN confirmation letter, or passport, see the replace-documents guide for Manitoba-specific steps and agencies.

   Manitoba replace-documents guide →↑ Close this section
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   Your free AB to MB checklist

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   Manitoba deadlines at a glance

   • □Driver's licence exchange: 3 months
   • □Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate): apply within 3 months of arriving (recommended)
   • □Vehicle registration: 3 months
   • □Licence address update: Manitoba requires you to update your driver's licence address with MPI within 15 days of moving. MPI handles licences, registration, and Autopac auto insurance together.

   Leaving Alberta

   • □Health coverage: “If you are leaving Alberta permanently, you must cancel your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage.” Source →
   • □“When you move to another province or territory, you are covered by the AHCIP for the month you leave and for the next 2 months.” Source →
   • □“You should apply for coverage in your new province or territory as soon as possible as most health insurance plans require a 3-month residency waiting period.” Source →
   • □Driver's licence: Alberta publishes no step for your Alberta licence when you leave. The province you move to takes it in when you exchange it. Source →
   • □Vehicle: “To cancel your vehicle registration, go to a registry agent and fill out the Licence Plate / Parking Placard Cancellation form” Source →
   • □“A $10 (plus GST) cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund.” Source →
   • □“If you move to another province and exchange your licence plate, you can send a letter to a registry agent to cancel your registration and have the refund mailed to you.” Source →
   • □Programs and benefits: “Benefits stop: the month after you leave Alberta to live permanently in another province or country” Source →

   Arriving in Manitoba

   • □Update your address: Manitoba change-of-address checklist. Guide →
   • □Driver's licence: exchange within 3 months. Exchange your out-of-province licence within 3 months (up to 90 days) of establishing Manitoba residency through MPI. Source →
   • □Health card: apply for Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate) within 3 months of arriving (recommended). Apply to Manitoba Health within 3 months of arriving (encouraged). Source →
   • □Coverage start: Coverage begins on the first day of the 3rd month after you arrive (e.g. arrive Apr 29, coverage starts Jul 1). The wait is waived for Canadian military families. Source →
   • □Keep your old provincial health coverage active until your new coverage starts. Do not cancel it early.
   • □Vehicle: You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days. Source →
   • □Inspection: Certificate of Inspection (COI). Guide →
   • □MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) is Manitoba's public auto insurer. Registration and Autopac basic insurance are purchased together at any Autopac agent.
   • □CRA: update your mailing address via My Account at canada.ca or by calling 1-800-959-8281. Direct deposit details stay the same.
   • □Elections Canada: update your voter registration at elections.ca or at your nearest Elections Canada office.
   • □Utilities, waste/recycling, transit passes, and school registration are set by your municipality: rules and providers vary by city. Check your city or municipal website for local services.
   • □Replace or obtain documents: Manitoba replace-documents guide. Guide →

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   Common questions

   When does my Alberta health coverage end after I move to Manitoba?Open this section ↓Close ↑

   When does my Alberta health coverage end after I move to Manitoba?

   Alberta publishes it this way. “If you are leaving Alberta permanently, you must cancel your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage.” “When you move to another province or territory, you are covered by the AHCIP for the month you leave and for the next 2 months.” “You should apply for coverage in your new province or territory as soon as possible as most health insurance plans require a 3-month residency waiting period.” Keep your old provincial health coverage active until your new coverage starts. Do not cancel it early.

   How long do I have to exchange my Alberta licence in Manitoba?

   3 months. Exchange your out-of-province licence within 3 months (up to 90 days) of establishing Manitoba residency through MPI.

   Do I have to hand back my Alberta plates when I register the car in Manitoba?

   “To cancel your vehicle registration, go to a registry agent and fill out the Licence Plate / Parking Placard Cancellation form” “A $10 (plus GST) cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund.” “If you move to another province and exchange your licence plate, you can send a letter to a registry agent to cancel your registration and have the refund mailed to you.” In Manitoba: You have 3 months from becoming a Manitoba resident to register your vehicle. Note: the deadline is officially described as "3 months," not 90 days.

   Is there a free checklist for moving from Alberta to Manitoba?

   Yes. The checklist on this page lists what to cancel in Alberta and what to register in Manitoba, each item with its official source, and you can download it as a free PDF. It helps you plan the move; it is not legal advice.

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1. DateAlberta health coverage ends

   “When you move to another province or territory, you are covered by the AHCIP for the month you leave and for the next 2 months.”

   Cancel your health card | Alberta.ca →
2. DateAlberta benefits stop

   “Benefits stop: the month after you leave Alberta to live permanently in another province or country”

   Alberta Seniors Benefit | Alberta.ca →
3. DateApply for Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate)

   Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate): apply within 3 months of arriving (recommended)

   Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate) enrolment →
4. DateManitoba Health (Registration Certificate) coverage begins

   Coverage begins on the first day of the 3rd month after you arrive (e.g. arrive Apr 29, coverage starts Jul 1). The wait is waived for Canadian military families.

   Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate) enrolment →
5. DateExchange your licence in Manitoba

   Driver's licence exchange: 3 months

   Manitoba driver's licence exchange →
6. DateLicence address update in Manitoba

   Licence address update: Manitoba requires you to update your driver's licence address with MPI within 15 days of moving. MPI handles licences, registration, and Autopac auto insurance together.

   Manitoba change of address →
7. DateRegister your vehicle in Manitoba

   Vehicle registration: 3 months

   MPI / Autopac agents: vehicle registration →

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