News - Economy

The Manitoba government is moving forward to implement key elements of its Economic Growth Action Plan and ensure the co-ordinated delivery of economic development services by regional and strategic partner organizations.

Premier Brian Pallister re-affirmed the tremendous cost of internal trade barriers to the economy and to households across Canada, and called for a grand bargain to bring collaborative action in the national interest.

The Manitoba government is launching its Economic Growth Action Plan and establishing a modern approach to supporting economic development in the province.

Manitoba’s Premier says investments in environmental infrastructure will benefit both the environment and the economy.

The province has released a discussion paper for a made-in-Manitoba output-based pricing system that will generate meaningful carbon reductions for emission-intensive industries while preserving local jobs, business investment and economic growth.

The Manitoba government has issued a request for information for an access to capital strategy and a request for pre-qualifications for venture capital fund proposals to contribute to the development of a bold and modern new economic growth strategy.

An Agricultural Economist with Farm Credit Canada says a strengthening world economy is creating new opportunities for Canada’s producers and processors of food products and retailers.

A new report predicts more than 23,000 workers will join the labour force each year between 2017 and 2023.