Manitoba’s Abused Child Law Never Used | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 2m

Manitoba’s 2011 law meant to help child sexual abuse survivors by forcing convicted offenders to pay compensation and fund support groups has gone unused for 15 years—despite the province’s history of pioneering child protection measures. Survivors endure devastating trauma, financial ruin, and constant fear as their abuse continues to circulate online, with little recourse. While the law remains technically active and the province updates its language, civil courts and criminal restitution also rarely deliver justice, leaving victims without the support they desperately need. Canada lags…