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Election 2025: What We’re Asking of Canada’s Next Federal Government
Time is ticking, and record numbers of Canadians have already cast their votes in Canada’s federal election. At The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, we’re looking for a federal government committed…
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Election 2025: What We’re Asking of Canada’s Next Federal Government
Time is ticking, and record numbers of Canadians have already cast their votes in Canada’s federal election. At The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, we’re looking for a federal government committed…
Winnipeg Chamber Advocacy in Action: New Productivity + Tariff Policies
Canada’s economy is evolving — is Winnipeg ready? At The Chamber our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant Winnipeg continues with our recent additions of the following new…
BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE I STATE OF THE CITY 2025 RECAP
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…
2025 Manitoba Budget: A Step Forward, But More and Faster Needed
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…
Tariff Resource Guide for Winnipeg Businesses
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…
The Cost of Tariffs: How U.S. Trade Negotiations Are Impacting Manitoba Businesses
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…
Policy in Focus | February 2025
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager. What We Are Watching: Key Trends and Emerging Issues Province of Manitoba Budget 2025: The Provincial budget is typically released in…
The Conversation Shaping the Future of Winnipeg’s Sustainability (And How You Can Join)
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…
A Team Canada Approach | Our Response to the Upcoming Potential U.S. Tariff
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…
Policy in Focus | January 2025
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…
How Standard Carbon Is Helping Manitoba Businesses Fit Bill C-59 | Sustainability Spotlight
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…
Concerns, Challenges and What’s Next | Our Response to the City’s 2025 Preliminary Budget
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…
Premier Wab Kinew Committed to Economic Growth | State of the Province 2024 Address Recap
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….
Our Takeaways from the Provincial Throne Speech
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’…
IRCC Announces Further Changes to Temporary Resident Programs
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…
What Canada’s New Capital Gains Tax Means for You | Guest Blog
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…
The Cost of Disruption | Policy in Focus
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…
Day on Parliament Hill with Canadian Global Cities Council
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,…
Policy in Focus | October 2024
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…
Policy in Focus – September, 2024
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…
Calling for Accountability and Change in Culture in Winnipeg’s City Hall
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…
