The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this month: New Public Health Orders The province has extended the “code red”…
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this month: New Public Health Orders The province has extended the “code red”…
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 Fast Five comes directly from the desk of the Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy Colin Fast, and highlights five policy items Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this month….
The Fast Five comes directly from the desk of the Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy Colin Fast, and highlights five policy items Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this month….
The City of Winnipeg released its much-anticipated 2020 budget last week. This first-ever four-year budget plan includes modest increases to funding for most services, a 2.33% property tax increase that’s…
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Written by Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Director of Policy Colin Fast. The calculators and highlighters have been smoking over at the Chamber offices, as both the City of Winnipeg and…
Our State of the City Address is an annual gathering of more than 1.200 business and community leaders, where Winnipeg’s top leaders mingle and reconnect before and during the Mayor’s…
A message from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to increase Buy America preferences for US infrastructure projects. The…
In response to feedback he has received from the business community, Mayor Brian Bowman recently asked The Chamber to help provide input on two priority policy initiatives: reducing red tape…
An economic growth strategy, clear training mandates for colleges and a plan to move people from welfare to work more quickly were some of the highlights for the business community…
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…
by: Paul K. Grower The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act’s (PIPEDA) new Breach Notification Rules will come into force on November 1, 2018. This article provides a brief…
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…
Written by: CPHR Manitoba When you read the term “barrier”, what comes to mind? [Take a moment to close your eyes and think about what a barrier means to you]…
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…
Winnipeg is expected to grow to over one million people in the next 15 years. Are we building a livable city for the 21st century? Will Winnipeg’s development, transportation and…
“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…
This op-ed first appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. There’s an outdated notion that support for business growth and success comes at the expense…
After many years of limited to no progress, a milestone was reached today in regards to the development of the former Canadian Air Forces based in Winnipeg, Kapyong Barracks. An…