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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…
Manitoba is working to attract and increase access to capital to help small, medium-sized enterprises grow and create jobs #mbpoli https://t.co/ikgGgiqeZa pic.twitter.com/gCu3dGCieT — Blaine Pedersen (@Min_Pedersen) February 8, 2018 Recently…
According to a survey by the World Economic Forum on Global Outlook, a startling 86% of respondents to the Survey on the Global Agenda agree that we have a leadership…
Few issues matter more than the provincial budget in shaping the health, happiness and quality of life of Manitobans. It impacts every citizen, every business and every community in Manitoba….
In a recent survey of 1,000 Manitobans conducted by Probe Research, 75 per cent of respondents support conducting a comprehensive, system-wide review of Manitoba’s tax system. The last time our…
The Property Registry formally launched Manitoba’s new electronic registration system last month, modernizing and improving the efficiency, security and quality of land titles filing in the province. “Manitobans can expect…
Recently, a group of fundraisers held an event. Part of the program was a brief presentation on Ethics where the audience cheered when the proper ethical scenario was presented and…
This afternoon The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce received a statement from our Chair, Johanna Hurme, following yesterday’s State of the Province Address. We share her statement below with our total…
There is a lot on the Manitoba government’s plate, with the recent throne speech touching on everything from better aligning post-secondary programs to launching the province’s first social impact bond….
On Thursday, December 7 Premier Pallister returns for his second State of the Province Address after an ambitious promise to drive a “Manitoba miracle” – a reversal of our financial…
A timely and safe return to work can help injured workers and their workplaces recover more quickly. Workplace injuries and illnesses are costly – to the worker, the employer and…
In the early hours of Friday, November 10 2017, the Manitoba Legislative Assembly wrapped up the Second Session of the 41st Legislature. The second session featured the passage of several…
North Forge Technology Exchange is putting out a call for innovative ideas to improve early childhood literacy and numeracy in Manitoba. “We’re ready to put the talent and resources of…
Whether climate change or government deficits, future generations will pay a hefty price if we don’t take action now. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce applauds the Province of Manitoba taking…
Earlier today Premier Brian Pallister committed to not introducing a healthcare premium in Manitoba. On September 13 of this year, the Premier floated the possibility of introducing this new tax…
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is always striving to make sure its system is efficient and cost effective for employers as they deal with compensation matters. WCB has…
Today the Province of Manitoba announced that they have awarded a contract to Deloitte LLP to help facilitate a new framework to improve economic alignment and growth. This is an important…
Earlier this month, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce wrote to Premier Brian Pallister about the possible introduction of health care premiums to Manitoba. We’d like to share the content of…
Robb Nash was on the path to becoming a major commercial success, topping the charts and touring with some of the biggest names in the Canadian music industry. Instead of pursuing a career with…
While the provincial government should be acknowledged for consulting Manitobans before implementing health care premiums, The Winnipeg Chamber opposes the introduction of yet another layer of taxation If Manitoba chooses…
For 70 years, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has been a leading voice for culture in our city; a champion of Winnipeg’s artistic identity and soul in a rapidly changing world….
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…