Winnipeg Free Press By: Larry Kusch | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Thursday, Mar. 4, 2021 Opening itself to a likely court challenge, the Pallister government has introduced legislation that would extend a ban against smoking and vaping in public places to First Nations communities. Opening itself to a likely court challenge, the Pallister government has introduced legislation that would extend a ban against smoking and vaping in public places to First Nations communities. The province's mental health, wellness and recovery minister, Audrey Gordon, says Bill 56 would ensure all Manitobans are be able to live and work in a smoke-free environment, including those employed in First Nations casinos.