Since President-Elect Trump made his first public statements on tariffs, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce has been working to gather our members’ concerns and thoughts, prepare guidance and recommendations to…

Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager. Here are a few recent happenings you need to know for your business: Our Response to the Upcoming Potential U.S. Tariff…

4-minute read Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate Community-based sustainability is a key strategy in developing flourishing eco-conscious businesses. At The Chamber, it is important for us to…

On December 11, the City of Winnipeg released its 2025 preliminary budget, part of the 2024-2027 multi-year financial plan. Leading up to the public release of the preliminary budget, The…

On November 19, The Winnipeg Chamber was invited to attend the reading of the Provincial Throne Speech, outlining the government’s agenda for the year ahead. The speech addressed broadly Manitobans’…

Written by Sofia Mirza, Partner, Fillmore Riley LLP and 2023-2024 Winnipeg Chamber Board Member. Further to the federal government’s program changes to international student permits amid a housing crisis earlier…

Written by Mark Jones, Partner, Olafson & Jones Chartered Professional Accountants and 2022-2023 Winnipeg Chamber Board Chair. In its 2024 budget tabled April 16, the federal government announced an increase…

Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager. “Delayed.” It’s a notice no one likes receiving. From the business owner waiting on an invoice, to the customer hoping their…

Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager Housing, immigration, public infrastructure. Our members have identified these among their most critical federal concerns for the upcoming year, and recently,…

Here are a few recent happenings you need to know for your business: Reduced Credit Card Transaction Fees: The federal government has introduced new agreements with major credit card companies…

Here are a few recent happenings you need to know for your business: Bank of Canada Monetary Policy and Rate Cuts The Bank of Canada has been gradually reducing its…

Following the Workforce Management Audit, Loren Remillard, President and CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, discussed the audit findings concerning the inefficiencies within Winnipeg’s City Hall. The Chamber’s position…

In the pursuit of labour market equity, a clear understanding of underrepresentation is essential. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce hosted a CODE workshop on March 7, 2024, titled “Navigating Underrepresentation:…

Winnipeg, like many other Canadian cities, struggles with economic challenges worsened by factors such as inflation and rising financing costs. Amid tough economic times, the City of Winnipeg unveiled its…

On February 16, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engaged in a fireside chat with The Chamber, discussing critical economic issues facing Canada. Here are the key highlights from the hour-long…

We have recently been made aware that some members are receiving emails from an organization claiming they are selling our member lists. We do not sell information regarding our members…

6- minute read The professional landscape of Canada in 2024 presents a dynamic and evolving job market, with particular industries playing crucial roles in the country’s growth. The labour market…

4 minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Economic Analyst Businesses have until Thursday, January 18, to repay their CEBA loans to have them partially forgiven: $10,000 forgiven for loans of…