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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…
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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…
Women in Manitoba’s Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship
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…
Manitoba Budget 2024: Key Highlights
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…
Navigating Underrepresentation in the Labor Market: Insights from the CODE Workshop
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:…
Insights from the City Budget and State of the City Address
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…
Prime Minister Trudeau Discusses Economic Priorities with The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
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…
Canada’s 2024 Job Market Forecast: Key Skills and Booming Industries
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…
The Manitoba Impact on not extending CEBA loan repayments
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…
Advocacy In Action
7-minute read Our Policy and Advocacy team has been busy connecting with members, meeting with government officials and finding more ways we can continue to advocate for you and your…
“A New Day in Manitoba” – Key Takeaways from the Speech from the Throne
5-minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Policy and Research Analyst The NDP government of Manitoba, led by Premier Wab Kinew, unveiled its first throne speech on November 21, 2023. The…
Premier Kinew will give his Inaugural State of the Province address to The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
The provincial election is over, the budget will be announced in the coming weeks, and Premier Wab Kinew will provide his inaugural State of the Province Address to The Winnipeg…
Special measures to help employers hire more temporary foreign workers
4-minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Policy and Research Analyst The Government of Canada is extending measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map and introducing…
What does the Bank of Canada’s unchanged interest rate mean for Manitoba’s business landscape?
5-minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Policy and Research Analyst For the second consecutive time, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5%. It…
Winnipeg Business Outlook for Q3 2023: A Balanced and Cautiously Optimistic Landscape
Canadian Survey on Business Conditions Q3 2023 Findings Findings from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce recent survey, The Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC) for Q3 2023 reveals despite the…
2023 Provincial Election Platform
4-minute read Written by Kerry Harris, Director of Policy and Engagement Winnipeg Chamber releases 2023 election platform to advance economic growth in Manitoba In preparation for the upcoming provincial election…
Interest Rate Challenges and Manitoba’s Labour Market Resilience
5-minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Policy and Research Analyst The recent interest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada to maintain the policy interest rate at 5% has stirred…
Advocacy Update
3-minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Policy and Research Analyst Extending CEBA Loan Repayment Deadline for the Success of Winnipeg Businesses The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with…
Chamber Policy Win: Regulatory changes for Manitoba’s hospitality industry
2-minute read For more than a year, The Winnipeg Chamber has been advocating to the provincial government to refresh outdated regulations raised by our members in Manitoba’s hospitality industry. We…
Inflationary Headwinds and Labor Shortages Pose Near-Term Obstacles for Businesses in Winnipeg
Canadian Survey on Business Conditions Q2 Findings The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab (BDL) and Statistics Canada have released the Q2 findings of the Canadian Survey on Business…
Trade and Prosperity – Manitoba’s Trade Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Region
4-minute read On May 25, The Winnipeg Chamber, alongside our core partners at the World Trade Centre Winnipeg and CentrePort Canada, welcomed Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly for a Q&A…
Launch of public engagement for The Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
3-minute read Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is leading engagement efforts for The Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. This legislation, championed by the Honourable Jim Carr, late Member of…
