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Chamber position on new minimum wage bill
On May 31, 2022, The Winnipeg Chamber submitted the following letter to the provincial government regarding Bill 44 – The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Minimum Wage). May 31, 2022…
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Business groups unite, call on Ottawa to drop federal tax changes
This release was originally published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce August 31, 2017 35 organizations from across the country have come together to form the Coalition for Small Business…
Manitoba’s economic future | A Q&A preview of the Western Business Outlook Conference
There’s nothing more critical to business planning than evidence-based forecasts – and there’s few organizations who turn data into reliable prognostications like the Conference Board of Canada. Their solid reputation…
Opinion | Hammering business: Finance Canada’s new crackdown
This op-ed first appeared inThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Five Minutes for Business August 22, 2017 These are not tweaks! The government has just proposed the most radical tax overhaul…
Infrastructure spending: real bang for the buck
This op-ed originally appeared in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Five Minutes for Business August 15, 2017 One of our pet peeves at the Canadian Chamber is when governments talk…
Could Canada’s proposed tax changes punish small business?
Finance Canada recently released details on several proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations in Canada. The Government considers the proposed changes next steps toward closing tax loopholes. The…
Why Canada needs to increase immigration
A busy summer stretch of federal engagement continued for The Winnipeg Chamber last week as we were part of the consultations held by The Honourable Ahmed D. Hussen, Minister of…
Minister Bains listens to Winnipeg business priorities
Before announcing a $10 million investment in Manitoba’s aerospace industry, Navdeep Bains, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Economic Development took time to chat with The Winnipeg Chamber and a…
Minister McKenna, Manitoba businesses host engaging talks over carbon pricing
The Winnipeg Chamber was pleased to host Minister McKenna on July 26, 2017 and serve our business community as a hub for meaningful discussion JULY 28, 2017, WINNIPEG – Manitoba…
Winnipeg primed for trade infrastructure investment
Earlier this month, Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced $2.1 billion towards the Trade and Transportation Corridors Initiative. The majority of that funding is going toward a merit based program…
