Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce On March 14, 2025, Mayor Scott Gillingham delivered his third State of the City Address to…

The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce welcomes Manitoba Budget 2025’s focus tariff response measures, infrastructure investments, and Payroll Tax relief. However, we urge the province to take bolder, more decisive action…

Due to the rapidly changing nature of things, this blog is updated periodically. Last updated: March 11, 2025 Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada, including tariffs on…

Thank you to the Chamber Network The chamber network is committed to advocating for policies that support our business community. In a united effort to represent businesses in ongoing discussions…

On Saturday, January 26, we marked the International Day of Clean Energy. This day is a reminder of the role we all play in creating a sustainable future, declared by…

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…

Editors note: On Monday, December 16, the provincial government released their second quarter report for 2024-2025. Hit this link to read our response and key takeaways on our LinkedIn post….

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 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…

Blog written in collaboration with the Manitoba Women’s Enterprise Centre Inc. In 2024, many would be led to believe that women are very much at the forefront of leadership and…

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala, introduced the provincial budget 2024, titled “One Future. One People. One Manitoba.” Minister Sala outlined financial projections, revealing a projected…