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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…
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Policy Update- Following the Mayoral Election
3-minute read Written by Chris Minaker, Vice President of Policy and Engagement It was an election to remember. A wide-open field of candidates meant that there was lots of competition…
Two Luncheons– One Week!
2- minute read From international relations to local leadership- we have you covered! ✔️ Next week, we will be welcoming US Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, for our VIP luncheon…
Meeting Winnipeg’s Mayoral Candidates
3- minute read As we embark on a new chapter as a city, Winnipeggers want a civic government that is united in rebuilding our economy, revitalizing our urban core, and…
Mayoral Debate: Candidates Announced
On October 21, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce will present its 2022 Mayoral Candidates Debate, moderated by Maralee Caruso, CTV News Anchor and featuring the frontrunners in the campaign, as…
Canadian Survey on Business Conditions Q3 Findings
3- minute read Rising inflation, supply chain issues, labour shortages, and growing expenses are still problems for Canadian businesses according to survey of 17K businesses The Canadian Chamber of Commerce…
Chamber position on new minimum wage bill
On May 31, 2022, The Winnipeg Chamber submitted the following letter to the provincial government regarding Bill 44 – The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Minimum Wage). May 31, 2022…
News Release: Businesses want to see financial relief from major construction projects
For Immediate Release May 20, 2022 Winnipeg, MB — As Winnipeg kicks off both its construction and election seasons, a new Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce survey indicates business leaders want…
Manitoba Labour Market: Unemployment rate continues to decline
4-5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Policy & Research Analyst, Jamil Ahmed, highlights current unemployment and job vacancy issues in Manitoba Key Takeaways The unemployment rate in Canada has reached…
Leading From Behind: Issue 4
4 -minute read Written by Loren Remillard, President and CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce If you want to know someone’s real priorities, don’t ask them; take a look…
The who’s who and what they do- Civic Leaders Dinner
3-minute read Here at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, we’re excited to welcome you back to our annual in-person Civic Leaders Dinner. Join us on April 7, for an energetic…
Winnipeg Chamber submits provincial budget recommendations
4.5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week. Ahead of the 2022 provincial budget (expected to…
Policy Fast 5: January 2022 Update
4.5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week. 1. Province seeks input on homelessness strategy The…
Policy Fast 5: December 2021 Update
4.5 Minute Read The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week. City budget is passed Yesterday, Winnipeg City Council…
Upcoming State of the Province Address with Premier Heather Stefanson
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: Upcoming State of the Province Address with Premier Heather Stefanson You…
Fast 5 For Business: November Update
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: Stefanson sworn in as Premier The Honourable Heather Stefanson was sworn…
FAST FIVE FOR BUSINESS: October Update
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: City extends COVID parking and winter patio programs The City of…
Become an advocate for your business community– Join our Policy Pools
Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Chamber’s policy process? Want to become an advocate for your industry or the Winnipeg business community as a whole? Our new…
Debt, inflation, and COVID assistance programs are significant business concerns ahead of election
In collaboration with Leger and the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), a coalition of CEOs of nine of Canada’s largest urban Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, The Winnipeg…
Have your voice heard on federal election issues
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: New federal statutory holiday on September 30th The federal government recently…
Province Outlines Reopening Path
Province outlines reopening path, still working on more biz support The provincial government has outlined a path toward a full reopening of the economy with minimal restrictions by Labour Day,…
FAST FIVE FOR BUSINESS: JUNE UPDATE
The Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy, Colin Fast, highlights five things Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this week: City offers second round of support grant The City of Winnipeg…
