4-5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Policy & Research Analyst, Jamil Ahmed, highlights current unemployment and job vacancy issues in Manitoba Key Takeaways The unemployment rate in Canada has reached…

Earlier today, the provincial government enacted a new public health order that requires the closure of several types of businesses in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. It’s…

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on small businesses around our world and in our city. Many local businesses have and are facing significant challenges and are struggling…

  The Canadian Credit Union Association is hosting its 2019 national conference in Winnipeg this year, taking place May 5 – 8 at the RBC Convention Centre. As a part…

  ​On March 4, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, will speak at BellMTS Place in Winnipeg. Yes, Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is set to…

Written by Colin Fast, Director of Policy at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Premier Brian Pallister unveiled Manitoba’s new Economic Growth Strategy at The Chamber’s State of the Province Address earlier this…

To see more from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, visit its website here. To help keep you up to date with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, here are some recent…

  November Luncheon – How Lyft can Drive Winnipeg’s Economy | VIP reception November Luncheon – How Lyft can Drive Winnipeg’s Economy | President & CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber…

Written by Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma, Director of Marketing, Events & Communications, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Canada is the 5th largest agricultural exporter in the world, and the agriculture and agri-food industry employs 2.3 million…

Written by Colin Fast, Director of Advocacy at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Premier Brian Pallister will take to the stage on December 6th to deliver his third State of…

On October 17, Canada became the first G7 country to fully legalize recreational cannabis. Is your business ready? Here are 5 impacts that the legalization of cannabis has on the…

  On August 28th, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce was one of a select group of stakeholders invited to participate in a consultation with the federal Advisory Council on the…

​“We’re looking to create careers, not jobs.” – Minister Pedersen. Recognizing the economy’s health is tied to the health of our communities, The Winnipeg Chamber has been an outspoken advocate…

On May 18, we’re thrilled to be joined by one of Canada’s most trusted voices on transitioning to a green economy – Scott Vaughan, President of IISD – who’ll share…

On Wednesday, April 4, your Winnipeg Chamber hosts one of Canada’s busiest leaders and the person tasked with guiding national interests through NAFTA negotiations – Minister Chrystia Freeland. With a…

Earlier today Mayor Brian Bowman gave his fourth State of the City address to 1,200 business and community leaders at the RBC Convention Centre. The Mayor announced several new initiatives,…

On March 12, the provincial government tabled the 2018 Budget, highlighted by record deficit reduction, a restocking of the Fiscal Stabilization Fund (aka the Rainy Day Fund), strategic and responsible…

​Yesterday the federal Finance Minister released his much anticipated third budget. While there are many details to pore over, two things jump out: more deficits, and a lack of focus…