4-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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

2-minute read For more than a year, The Winnipeg Chamber has been advocating to the provincial government to refresh outdated regulations raised by our members in Manitoba’s hospitality industry.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…

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…

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…

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…

3- minute read Written by Kerry Harris, Director of Policy and Engagement The Chamber is committed to ensuring the provincial government understands the issues impacting businesses in this province. The…

3-minute read Written by: Jamil Ahmed, Policy & Research Analyst The Government of Canada announced its Budget: A Made-In-Canada Plan on March 28, 2023. Federal budget 2023 emphasizes Canadians’ affordability,…

3-minute read We are looking forward to having you at our annual Civic Leaders Dinner! We’ve got a great line-up of attending City officials this year and thought it might…

4-minute read Costs and labour issues continue to be the biggest business obstacles for Canadian businesses, according to survey of 16K businesses The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab…

4-minute read Written by Kerry Harris, Director of Policy & Engagement For over a decade, The Chamber has led the calls for the province to undertake meaningful tax reform, in…

4-minute read Written by Kerry Harris, Director of Policy & Engagement Reflecting many of The Chamber’s Performance Playbook: 2022 Civic Election recommendations, the City’s proposed 2023 budget released earlier this…