Private Vocational Institutions Regulation

Private Vocational Institutions Regulation, M.R. 142/2023 The Private Vocational Institutions Act , C.C.S.M. c. P137 Regulation 142/2023 Registered September 1, 2023 bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 1 Definitions 2 Exemptions 3 Vocations REGISTRATION AND OPERATIONS 4 Application to be registered 5 Renewal of registration 6 Meaning of "program of instruction" 7 Approval of programs of instruction 8 Advertising by private vocational institutions 9 Substantial changes to program of instruction 10 Notice of material changes 11 Student contract 12 Prohibition re student fees 13 Restriction on enrolment 14 When minors present 15 If minors present 16 Certificates or diplomas must be issued 17 Transcripts must be issued 18 Student records REPORTING AND RECORDS 19 Content of annual performance report 20 Student employment information 21 Content of public registry 22 Information institutions must make public FINANCIAL MATTERS 23 Application fees 24 Insurance and security 25 Limit on fees charged to international students 26 Refunds to students 27 Providing training without registration 28 Refunds re actions of students 29 Refund of materials fee 30 Non-refundable fees 31 When student ceases to be enrolled 32 Cancellation of enrolment of international students 33 Payment of refunds 34 Information from private vocational institutions 35 Payments into fund 36 Payments out of fund 37 Form and maintenance of security 38 Cancellation of security 39 Forfeiture of security ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND APPEALS 40 Amount of penalty 41 Notice of appeal 42 Appeal board GENERAL MATTERS 43 Posting certificate of registration 44 Restriction on advertising 45 Suspension or cancellation of registration or program approval 46 Cancellation of registration by registrant TRANSITION, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCE 47 Transition 48 Repeal 49 Coming into force INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this regulation. "Act" means The Private Vocational Institutions Act . («  Loi  ») "advertisement" means material that promotes a private vocational institution or a program of instruction provided by a private vocational institution that is distributed through any media platform, including radio, television or the Internet. (« publicité ») "applicant" means a person applying to be registered to operate a private vocational institution or to renew their registration. (Version anglaise seulement) "approved form" means the form approved by the director. (« formule approuvée ») "campus" means the premises where a private vocational institution provides one or more programs of instruction, and includes two or more such premises if, because of their proximity to one another, the director considers them to function as one campus. (« campus ») "international student" means an international student as defined in The International Education Act . (« élève international ») "materials" means the learning aids that are required by a student to meet the expectations of the program of instruction, and includes digital and physical books or texts, supplies, equipment, instruments and computer software and hardware. (« matériel didactique ») "materials fee" means the fee paid by a student to a private vocational institution for materials. (« frais de matériel didactique ») "student contract" means a contract respecting a program of instruction entered into by a student and a private vocational institution that contains all the information set out in subsection 11(1). (« contrat de l'élève ») Exemptions 2(1) The following institutions, schools, agencies or other entities are exempt from the Act: (a) an institution, school, agency or other entity that is authorized to provide vocational training under an enactment of Manitoba or Canada; (b) an institution, school, agency or other entity that provides instruction through correspondence or other means to persons other than residents of Manitoba; (c) an entity that provides training to an individual or group of individuals under contract with (i) the employer of the individual or a group of individuals, or (ii) an organization that includes the individual or group of individuals. 2(2) Despite clause (1)⁠(b), an institution, school, agency or other entity that is authorized to provide vocational training under The Apprenticeship and Certification Act is not exempt from the Act. Vocations 3(1) For the purpose of the definition "vocation" in subsection 1(1) of the Act, each job title listed in the Government of Canada's National Occupational Classification , as amended from time to time, is a vocation. 3(2) Despite subsection (1), the following job titles listed in the Government of Canada's National Occupational Classification are not vocations: (a) 31209 — other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating; (b) 31303 — physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals; (c) 32209 — other practitioners of natural healing; (d) 41302 — religious leaders; (e) 55109 — other performers; (f) 65229 — other support occupations in personal services. REGISTRATION AND OPERATIONS Registration Application to be registered 4(1) An application to operate a private vocational institution must be made to the director in an approved form. 4(2) A separate application must be made by an applicant for each private vocational institution that the applicant operates or proposes to operate. 4(3) Under this section, a private vocational institution that is proposed to be operated under a distinct name is deemed to be a separate private vocational institution and, if an institution is applying to provide programs of instruction from more than one premises, the application for registration must (a) specify each premises; and (b) include evidence that the registrant holds the insurance required under section 24. Renewal of registration 5(1) A registrant who applies to renew the registration of a private vocational institution must provide the director with (a) any proposed change to the information provided in the application for registration or previous application for renewal of registration; (b) an updated security if the amount required has changed since the registrant applied to be registered to operate the private vocational institution; and (c) evidence that the registrant holds the insurance required under section 24. 5(2) A registrant who seeks to expand the number of campuses from which it operates a private vocational institution must satisfy the director that the programs provided at its existing campus or campuses meet the performance measures for the program and standards and performance objectives that the program must meet, as established under subsection 8(6) of the Act. Programs of Instruction Meaning of "program of instruction" 6 Under the Act, a course or series of courses is a program of instruction if (a) the total amount of fees charged to a student for the program exceeds $3,000; or (b) at least 40 hours of instruction and training are provided. Approval of programs of instruction 7(1) Before approving a program of instruction the director must be satisfied that there is a demand in the labour market for graduates of the program. 7(2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the director may require an applicant to submit an evaluation of the proposed program that has been done by employers or industry associations who are acceptable to the director. Advertising by private vocational institution 8 A private vocational institution must not advertise a program of instruction before the program is approved by the director. Substantial changes to program of instruction 9 Under section 9 of the Act, a substantial change is made to an approved program of instruction if (a) there is a change in (i) the name of the program, (ii) the duration of the program, (iii) the mode of delivery of the program, (iv) the admission requirements for the program, or (v) the sequence of training for the program, as set out in the program's syllabus, (b) there is a reduction or loss of equipment, facilities or learning resources available to the students enrolled in the program; or (c) a practicum requirement is introduced or removed. Notice of material change 10 For the purpose of clause 35(2)⁠(c) of the Act, a registrant must notify the director of any change in (a) the name of a private vocational institution operated by the registrant; (b) an accreditation, approval or recognition concerning the institution or one or more of its program of instruction by any regulatory authority; or (c) the insurance required under section 24. Students Student contract 11(1) For the purpose of the Act, a student is considered to have entered into a contract with a private vocational institution in respect of a program of instruction on the day the student signs a contract that contains each the following: (a) the name of the institution; (b) the name of the registrant; (c) the address of service of the institution; (d) in respect of the program of instruction, (i) the name of the program, (ii) the start and end dates of the program, (iii) the address of the premises where the program is to be provided, if applicable, (iv) a statement in Canadian currency itemizing all fees to be charged to a student in the program, including application, administrative, tuition, materials and exam fees, and identifying any fees that are non-refundable, (v) in addition to the fees under subclause (iv), if the following fees are charged, the amount of the fee: (A) subject to clause 25(a), a registration fee, (B) subject to clause 25(b), an international student administration fee, (vi) the date or dates on which fees are due, (vii) the date or dates on which a student's refund eligibility period changes or ends, and (viii) the name of the certificate or diploma that the student is to receive when the student successfully completes the program; (e) the name and signature of the person who has the authority to enter into the contract on behalf of the institution and the date on which they signed the contract; (f) the name and signature of the student and the date on which they signed the contract; (g) the student's mailing address. 11(2) At the time a student signs a contract, the private vocational institution must provide the student with the institution's policies that apply to students, including the sexual violence policy and any harassment or attendance policies. Prohibition re student fees 12 A private vocational institution must not charge any fees to a student related to the student's participation in a program of instruction or personally attending the institution's campus other than those listed in the contract as required under subclauses 11(1)⁠(d)⁠(iv) and (v). Minors Restriction on enrolment 13 A private vocational institution must not enroll a person who is of compulsory school age under The Public Schools Act as a student in the institution without the prior written consent of the director. When minors present 14 For the purpose of this regulation, a private vocational institution has minors present if (a) a person under 18 years of age is enrolled in the institution; (b) the institution provides services to a person under 18 years of age; (c) a child care centre, as that term is defined in section 1 of The Community Child Care Standards Act , is located on the institution's campus; or (d) the institution provides care and supervision to a student's child while the student is participating in a program of instruction. If minors present 15(1) If a private vocational institution has minors present, the registrant must ensure that each person who works at the institution provides a child abuse registry check and a criminal record check dated within three months prior to commencing work at the institution. 15(2) The registrant must (a) examine the checks referred to in subsection (1) to (i) determine if the person may be a risk to the minors present, and (ii) assess the person's ability to discharge their responsibilities; and (b) maintain the records checked on the person's personnel record for as long as the person works at the institution. 15(3) If the registrant receives information that causes them to believe that the person may pose a risk to minors or be unable to discharge their responsibilities, the registrant may request that the person consent to a subsequent child abuse registry check and criminal record check. Subsection (2) applies, with necessary changes, when a subsequent check is requested under this subsection. 15(4) The following definitions apply in this section. "child abuse registry check" means a child abuse registry check under The Child and Family Services Act . (« relevé des mauvais traitements ») "criminal record check" means a record, including a vulnerable sector search, obtained from a law enforcement agency about a person stating (a) whether the person has any conviction or outstanding charge awaiting court disposition under any federal, provincial or territorial enactment; and (b) the details of any conviction or charge. (« relevé des antécédents judiciaires ») Student Records Certificates or diplomas must be issued 16 A private vocational institution must give the certificate or diploma set out in the student contract to a student who successfully completes the student's program of instruction. Transcripts must be issued 17(1) A private vocational institution must provide a student with a transcript detailing the marks or grades achieved by the student at the following times: (a) after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled in a program of instruction; (b) if the student's program of instruction is longer than one year, at the end of each year of the program; (c) any time the student requests a transcript during the 25 years after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled. 17(2) The institution must not charge a student a fee for a transcript provided in accordance with clauses (1)⁠(a) or (b), but may charge a fee not in excess of $25 for a transcript provided in any other circumstance. Student records 18(1) A private vocational institution must retain copies of each of the following student records for a period of at least 25 years after the date the record is created: (a) each student contract into which it enters; (b) each student's transcript; (c) each certificate or diploma given by the institution to a student. 18(2) The student records must be retained, in either paper or electronic form, for at least 25 years after the later of the date on which (a) the institution entered into the student contract; or (b) the student ceases to be enrolled in the institution. 18(3) If the student records are retained in (a) paper form, the institution must (i) ensure that the records are stored securely in an accessible location, and (ii) on request, provide a student with their records; or (b) electronic form, the institution must (i) ensure the records are accessible to students and are in a format that allows for copies to be made, (ii) back up the records in accordance with the regular schedule the institution has established for backing up electronic records, (iii) use a third-party storage company that stores the records off-site from the private vocational institution, and (iv) establish a recovery plan for the records to be followed in the event of a disaster. REPORTING AND RECORDS Annual Public Performance Reporting Content of annual performance report 19(1) A private vocational institution must publish on its website an annual performance report that contains the following information for each of its programs of instruction provided in the year: (a) the number of students who enrolled in the program in the year; (b) the number of students in the year who received a certificate or diploma for successfully completing the program. 19(2) The institution must publish its annual performance report no later than three months after the end of the year to which the report relates. Student employment information 20(1) In respect of the number of students who successfully complete a program of instruction in a year, the private vocational institution that provided the program must publish on its website the number of students who found employment in their occupation in accordance with subsection (2). 20(2) The institution must publish the information about students who found employment in their occupation at least quarterly in the year following the year in which the students successfully completed the program of instruction. Public Registry Content of public registry 21(1) For the purpose of section 18 of the Act, the public registry maintained by the director must contain the following information for each registered private vocational institution: (a) the name of the institution and the name of its registrant; (b) the name of each approved program of instruction provided or to be provided by the institution; (c) the physical address of each campus operated by the institution; (d) if different from the physical address, the mailing address of the institution where a student may send or deliver a notice of rescission; (e) the website and e-mail address of the institution; (f) the date the institution was first registered; (g) any performance measures, standards or objectives imposed by the director under subsection 8(6) of the Act, and any outcomes; (h) the results of any evaluation carried out by the director under subsection 21(1) of the Act; (i) whether the institution has been subject to any order issued by an inspector under subsection 26(1) of the Act; (j) whether the institution has been subject to any administrative penalty imposed by the director under subsection 28(1) of the Act; (k) whether the institution's registration has been suspended or cancelled, or if the approval of any program of instruction has been suspended or cancelled; (l) any other information that, in the director's opinion, may concern public health or safety. 21(2) Information listed on the registry under clauses (1)⁠(i) to (k) must be removed from the registry seven years after the date on which the information first appeared. 21(3) The director must make the registry available on a government website and in any other manner determined by the director. Information institutions must make public 22 A private vocational institution must make the following information publicly available on its website: (a) the start and end dates of each program of instruction; (b) a list of all fees charged in respect of each program of instruction, including fees for (i) tuition, (ii) registration, (iii) materials, and (iv) exams; (c) the institution's refund policy; (d) the institution's policies that apply to students, including the sexual violence policy and any harassment or attendance policies; (e) any other information required by the director. FINANCIAL MATTERS Applicants and Registrants Application fees 23(1) An applicant or registrant who makes an application described in the first column of the following table must pay the fee listed opposite in the second column at the time listed in the third column: Application Fee amount Time Application for certificate of registration $300 Upon application Application to renew certificate of registration — renewal after fewer than three years $300 Annually, at the time specified by the director Application to renew certificate of registration — renewal after three years $900 Once every three years Application for program of instruction approval $300 for each program Upon application Application to renew an approved program of instruction — renewal after fewer than three years $150 for each program Annually, at the time specified by the director Application to renew an approved program of instruction — renewal after three years $450 for each program Once every three years Application to register an additional campus $100 for each campus Upon application 23(2) An application for renewal is subject to a $150 late fee if the fee listed in the table is not paid within 60 days after the date on which it is due. 23(3) A fee payable under this section must be made payable to the Minister of Finance and is not refundable. Insurance and security 24 Before an applicant's application is approved, the applicant must provide the director with (a) evidence that the applicant holds a valid and subsisting general liability insurance policy that (i) provides insurance in respect of each campus from which the private vocational institution provides or will provide a program of instruction, and (ii) sufficiently insures the risks associated with the provision of those programs; and (b) security that meets the requirements of section 37. Student Fees Limit on registration and international students fees 25 The amount of the fees that a private vocational institution may charge (a) a student for registration in a program of instruction must not exceed $275; and (b) an international student for a program of instruction must not exceed, by more than $1,500, the fee charged a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) for the same program. Refunds to students 26 A private vocational institution must refund all money received or realized in respect of a student being enrolled in a program of instruction it provides if (a) the registration of the registrant to operate the institution is cancelled; or (b) the institution (i) ceases to provide instruction in the program while the student is still enrolled, or (ii) expels the student without cause. Providing training without registration 27 A person who provides a program of instruction before being registered as a registrant must refund all fees that have been paid in respect of the vocational training. Refunds re actions of students 28(1) Subject to section 16 of the Act, the private vocational institution must refund the following fees: (a) if the student ceases to be enrolled before the start date of the program, all money received or realized in respect of the program except any non-refundable fees specified as required under subclause 11(1)⁠(d)⁠(iv); (b) if the student ceases to be enrolled after the start date of the program, the percentage of paid tuition fees set out in first column of the following table based on the percentage of the program completed by the student at the time the student ceases to be enrolled as set out opposite in the second column: Percentage of paid tuition fees refunded Percentage of program completed at time the student ceases to be enrolled 75% of paid tuition fees refunded Up to 20% 50% of paid tuition fees refunded 21% to 50% No tuition fees refunded 51% or more 28(2) In determining the percentage of the program completed at the time the student ceases to be enrolled, (a) each assignment and each hour or class in a program of instruction is of equal value; and (b) a student is deemed to have attended every regularly scheduled hour of instruction or, in the case of a program provided by correspondence or other means, to have submitted each regularly scheduled assignment until the day immediately before the date the student ceases to be enrolled. Refund of materials fee 29(1) Subject to subsection (2), a private vocational institution must refund any materials fee when a student rescinds their contract under section 16 of the Act or when a student ceases to be enrolled in the program of instruction if the student returns the materials to the institution (a) within 10 days after ceasing to be enrolled in the program; and (b) in substantially the same condition as the materials were in when they were received by the student. 29(2) A materials fee is not refundable for materials that (a) are personal use items; or (b) have been removed from their packaging. 29(3) For certainty, a digital version of a book or text is eligible for a refund if the code used to access its contents has not been used. Non-refundable fees 30 Except as provided under section 16 of the Act, a student is not entitled to a refund of (a) a registration fee; or (b) in the case of an international student, the international student administration fee under subclause 11(1)⁠(d)⁠(v) of their student contract. When student ceases to be enrolled 31 Under this regulation, a student ceases to be enrolled in a program of instruction on the earliest of the date that (a) the private vocational institution (i) receives the student's written notice of withdrawal from the program of instruction, (ii) cancels the student's enrolment under section 32, or (iii) expels the student from their program of instruction; or (b) the student (i) exceeds the number of absences allowed under the private vocational institution's attendance policy, or (ii) graduates from the institution. Cancellation of enrolment of international students 32 A private vocational institution that receives written notice that a prospective international student is unable to obtain entry into Canada (a) must (i) not enroll the student in a program of instruction, or (ii) if the student is enrolled, cancel the student's enrolment within five days after receiving the notice; and (b) must refund any money received from or on behalf of the student. Payment of refunds 33(1) Subject to subsection (2), if a student is entitled to a refund from a private vocational institution, the refund must be paid directly to the student. 33(2) If a student is entitled to a refund and the institution received any payment of the student's fees from a government program, an agency or a person other than the student, the institution must pay the refund, on the student's behalf, to the government, agency or other person. 33(3) The institution must issue a refund payment within 30 days after the refund becomes payable. Training Completion Fund Information from private vocational institutions 34 To enable administration of the fund, a private vocational institution must provide the following information to the director, at the time and in the manner specified by the director, for each student enrolled in a program of instruction provided by the institution: (a) the student's name, address and contact information; (b) the program in which the student is enrolled; (c) if any portion of the student's fees were paid by or received from a government program, an agency or other person, the name and contact information of the government program, agency or other person; (d) any other information required by the director to determine eligibility for payments out of the fund. Payments into fund 35(1) A private vocational institution must pay into the fund 0.5% of the tuition fee paid or payable under each student contract. 35(2) The institution must make payments due under subsection (1) quarterly throughout the year, and the payment must be in the name of the Minister of Finance and be given to the director. 35(3) If the institution fails to make a quarterly payment listed in the first column of the following table on or before the date listed opposite in the second column, the institution must also pay a late fee of $150. January – March April 15 April – June July 15 July – Sept October 15 October – December January 15 of the following year 35(4) The director must deposit all payments received into the fund. 35(5) If the institution is in arrears on their payments into the fund, the minister may, after giving the institution 30 days' notice, suspend or cancel the registrant's registration. Payments out of fund 36(1) This section applies when amounts in the fund are required to be used to refund tuition fees or to pay for students to complete their program of instruction, as set out in subclauses 11(1)⁠(a)⁠(i) to (iii) of the Act. 36(2) If the director is satisfied that it is not reasonably possible to arrange for students to complete their program of instruction, the director must give notice to the following that refunds of the tuition paid for the program may be available: (a) each affected student; (b) a government program, agency or other person who paid tuition on behalf of an affected student. 36(3) The notice must be given by e-mail or regular mail to the student or government program, agency or other person using the address provided under section 34, and include information respecting how the person or entity receiving the notice may claim a refund. 36(4) For certainty, a government program, agency or other person who receives a notice under subsection (2) may submit a claim on behalf of a student. 36(5) A person who receives notice under this section may claim a refund to be paid out from the fund by (a) applying for a refund in the approved form; (b) including with their application, in the case of (i) a student who makes a claim, a complete copy of their student contract and proof of the amount of tuition paid by or on behalf of the student, or (ii) a government program, agency or other person who makes a claim, proof, to the satisfaction of the director, of payment of tuition claimed on behalf of the student; and (c) making the application to the director within six months after the day the director gave notice under subsection (2). Security Form and maintenance of security 37(1) Before being registered, an applicant must provide security in the amount determined under subsection (2) that is in the form of (a) a bond of a guarantee insurance or surety company authorized to conduct business in the province; (b) a certified cheque, money order or negotiable bond acceptable to the director; or (c) an irrevocable letter of credit. 37(2) The amount of the security is determined as follows: (a) for the initial year of operations, for the amount of tuition revenue the registrant's private vocational institution reasonably expects to collect in the year, as listed in the first column of the following table, the amount listed opposite in the second column; (b) for each subsequent year, for the amount of tuition revenue collected by the registrant's private vocational institution in the previous year, as listed in the first column of the following table, the amount listed opposite in the second column. Annual tuition revenue Security amount $800,000 or less $10,000 $800,001 to $900,000 $20,000 $900,001 to $1,000,000 $30,000 $1,000,001 to $1,100,000 $40,000 $1,100,001 to $1,200,000 $50,000 $1,200,001 to $1,300,000 $60,000 $1,300,001 to $1,400,000 $70,000 $1,400,001 to $1,500,000 $80,000 $1,500,001 to $1,600,000 $90,000 $1,600,001 or more $100,000 37(3) The security does not bear interest. 37(4) The security must be maintained (a) while the application for registration or renewal of registration is pending; (b) while the registration continues; and (c) for at least six months after the registration is terminated. Cancellation of security 38(1) A person bound by a security provided under section 37 may cancel the security by giving at least 90 days' notice in writing of intention to cancel to the director and to the person secured. 38(2) The security is deemed to be cancelled on the date stated in the notice, which date must be at least 90 days after the receipt of the notice by the director. 38(3) When a security has been cancelled or the registration has been cancelled or surrendered and the security has not been forfeited, the director must, within six months after the event, deliver the security and any collateral security to the person bound under it or to the person who deposited the security, as the case may be. Forfeiture of security 39(1) The director may, in their discretion, declare any security provided by a registrant forfeited and, upon such declaration, the amount of the security becomes due and owing by the person bound by it as a debt due the government if (a) the registrant's private vocational institution is required under a student contract or this regulation to refund fees paid by or on behalf of a student and fails or refuses to do so; (b) the registrant has been convicted of an offence (i) under the Act, or (ii) involving fraud or theft or conspiracy to commit an offence involving fraud or theft under the Criminal Code (Canada), and the conviction has become final; or (c) proceedings by or in respect of a registrant have been taken under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) either by way of assignment or by petition or proceedings have been taken by way of winding-up and, in the case of a petition, a receiving order under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) or a winding-up order has been made and the order has become final. 39(2) The director must distribute the proceeds of the security forfeited (a) first, in full satisfaction of any amount refundable under a student contract or this regulation; and (b) after that, to the government on account of the reasonable legal and administrative expenses incurred by the government. 39(3) If the amount of all tuition fees to be refunded exceeds the amount of the security, the security must be distributed pro rata. 39(4) The director may settle and determine all claims with respect to the security under this regulation without notice to the person providing the security. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AND APPEALS Amount of penalty 40 The amount of an administrative penalty issued under section 28 of the Act is as follows: (a) $1,000 for the first penalty; (b) $3,000 for a second penalty issued within a three year period; (c) $5,000 for the third and each subsequent penalty issued within a three year period. Notice of appeal 41 A notice of appeal filed in accordance with subsection 32(4) of the Act must be submitted in an approved form. Appeal board 42(1) Subject to this section, an appeal board appointed under subsection 33(1) of the Act may establish its own rules of practice and procedure. 42(2) An appeal board may receive evidence in any manner that it considers appropriate and is not bound by the rules of law respecting evidence applicable to judicial proceedings. GENERAL MATTERS Posting certificate of registration 43 A registrant must post on each of the campuses of its private vocational institutions, in a place where it can easily be seen by students and the public, a copy of the certificate of registration issued under subsection 5(1) of the Act. Restriction on advertising 44 In any advertisement or correspondence or communication with a student or prospective student, a private vocational institution must not refer to the minister, the government or any department of the government other than by the use of the words "registered as a private vocational institution under The Private Vocational Institutions Act ". Suspension or cancellation of registration or program approval 45 If the director suspends or cancels a registration or the approval of a program of instruction, the registrant must ensure that (a) no new students are enrolled in the private vocational institution or program of instruction; and (b) any students currently enrolled in the private vocational institution or program of instruction complete their training in accordance with their student contract. Cancellation of registration by registrant 46 Upon request by a registrant, the director may cancel a registration after all currently registered students have completed their programs of instruction and the registrant has provided satisfactory evidence that no new students have been enrolled in the private vocational institution. TRANSITION, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCE Transition 47 A student contract for a program of instruction entered into before this regulation comes into force is subject to the Private Vocational Institutions Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 237/2002, as that regulation read immediately before its repeal. Repeal 48 The Private Vocational Institutions Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 237/2002, is repealed. Coming into force 49 This regulation comes into force on the same day that The Private Vocational Institutions Act , S.M. 2019, c. 10, comes into force.