Manitoba Economy

• Economic rebound, higher federal transfer payments reduce Manitoba’s deficit

  Manitoba's deficit has come in much lower than expected, thanks to a rebounding economy and higher-than-expected federal transfer payments.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2022
  
• Manitoba creates expert panel to weigh in on immigration policies

  The new Immigration Advisory Council will pitch improvements to bolster immigration and draw in qualified workers from abroad.

  Politics

  Feb 14, 2022
  
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• ‘Higher costs and delays’: Supply chain disruptions from B.C. storm expected to hit Manitoba

  'Manitoba consumers will see very likely higher costs and delays in goods.'

  Economy

  Nov 18, 2021
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• New British consul-general for western Canada looks to deepen ties between countries

  Jonathan Turner wants to build on the work of his predecessor to deepen economic ties between the United Kingdom and western Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2021
• ‘Bacon Centre of Excellence’ to bring 350 new jobs to Winnipeg Maple Leaf plant

  The new jobs will bring the Winnipeg Maple Leaf plant's total work force to more than 1,900 people.

  Economy

  Oct 7, 2021
• Hiring, keeping staff the next battle for some Manitoba businesses hit hard by COVID-19

  A recent Statistics Canada survey found more than 30 per cent of businesses expect to struggle with labour force shortages.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2021
• Manitoba’s June employment rates fall behind other provinces: Statistics Canada

  The Canadian economy added more than 230,000 jobs from May to June, while Manitoba lost one per cent on its employment, accounting for 6,400 positions.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2021
• Manitoba COVID-19 restrictions “not fair” to local businesses: Winkler mayor

  "You can't tell me that you are locking down spreading coverage by leaving the big box stores open and and shutting down small ones, because that that hasn't worked."

  Health

  Feb 6, 2021
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• ‘Big jump’ in Manitoba unemployment rate shows slow economic recovery, expert says

  'We lost something like 6,600 jobs in a period of 30 days,' says U of M economics professor Fletcher Baragar of the latest unemployment numbers from Statistics Canada.

  Jan 9, 2021
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• Manitoba’s level red COVID-19 restrictions reflected in latest employment numbers

  The latest look at Manitoba's job numbers since the COVID-19 second wave lockdown began shows considerable losses, mainly in the services-producing sector.

  Economy

  Jan 8, 2021