Manitoba RTB evidence change effective November 1, 2026

What changes

• Beginning November 1, 2026, RTB evidence must be submitted by paper delivered in person, mail or courier, or by USB/other approved digital storage media. The Branch notice does not list ordinary email as an approved submission method; confirm with the RTB before using any other method.
• The government says this applies to hearings on orders of possession, claims and determinations.
• Parties should organize and submit complete evidence packages and provide copies to other parties within the relevant service deadlines.

Do not confuse submission and service

The evidence method does not replace deadlines or service obligations. A USB left at an office is not necessarily proof that the opposing party was served. Confirm allowable formats, acceptable storage media and practical delivery details before the hearing.

A practical evidence checklist

• Number the documents; use a date-ordered index and identify what each exhibit is meant to prove.
• Use legible copies of rent receipts, landlord notices, inspection records, photos and communications.
• Check any instructions about audio/video format and retaining originals, and keep dated delivery and service receipts.

Before taking evidence to the Branch

1. Identify the hearing type and due date from the specific notice, including any service obligations to the other party.
2. Create a numbered list of each document, photograph, receipt or recording and what fact it supports. Submit a complete package together where practical.
3. Ask the Branch what USB format or other storage media it currently accepts. Keep a usable paper backup and proof of delivery.
4. Provide the opposing party with the required copies separately, by a lawful service method, and preserve service records.

Important: a historical Manitoba claim instruction sheet still mentions emailing evidence, while the newer November 1, 2026 notice lists paper delivery and approved digital storage media. Treat the newer notice as the controlling submission guidance unless the RTB expressly confirms an exception for your file.