News - Employment

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced that they are jointly investing in training for skilled trades and growing Manitoba’s economy through support for StandardAero.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is funding 12 local companies through the Innovation Growth Program (IGP) to support product innovation, advancement and business growth.

The Manitoba government is taking action to remove and prevent barriers as part of its review of the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation.

The Manitoba government is opening applications for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant for Manitoba businesses to receive funding to train new and current employees.

Premier Wab Kinew announced that new data from Statistics Canada shows that Manitoba government’s plan to grow the economy is working, with an increase of 3,100 jobs in the month of June.

The Manitoba government is moving forward with a silica sand extraction project in Hollow Water First Nation and a solar glass manufacturing facility in Selkirk, which will create good jobs and advance Manitoba as a leader in clean energy.

The Manitoba government has announced that young adults with an intellectual disability can now develop their skills and connect with their communities in a new way thanks to a supported employment program.

Grant applications are now being accepted for the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, which allows organizations to hire youth between the ages of 15 and 29 for summer jobs across Manitoba.

Premier Wab Kinew recently announced the creation of the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council to advise the province on developing a strong economy that Manitobans can rely on for generations to come.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have now opened the second round of program intake for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant in 2023, which helps businesses meet training and workforce development needs for new and existing employees.