Many Manitobans were evacuated from their homes and communities as wildfires spread throughout the province. While some evacuated communities have been permitted to return home or are in the process of returning, some are still unable to return.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recognizes the impact evacuations have had on Manitobans and understands that some customers may not be aware they have an upcoming or past due expiry date on their licence, vehicle registration, insurance, or other important documents.
To help provide peace of mind, MPI documents, including driver’s licence, vehicle registration, insurance, and identification cards, that have an expiry date on or after May 23, 2025, and before September 1, 2025, will be extended until September 30, 2025, for those subject to evacuation orders. While MPI encourages these customers to check the expiry dates on their documents, and to renew them at their nearest broker office or MPI Service Centre if needed, it is understood that it may not be possible while in the midst of an evacuation.
“We are doing what is best for Manitobans,” said Satvir Jatana, President & CEO of MPI. “We are here for Manitobans in their time of need, and in addition to the extensions provided, we will also be waiving late fees and charges for evacuees during this period until they have returned and settled again in their home communities.”
The extensions will allow evacuated customers to continue to drive, operate their vehicles, and prove their identity even if the date on their documents and the date displayed in MPI’s online systems indicate they are expired. MPI will continue to follow current processes and send out renewal notices by Canada Post to all customers.
