Today, May 13, 2019, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce launched the Vote Prosperity platform to urge federal party leaders to put the needs of Canadian business front and centre in the upcoming federal election. “Core issues, such as tax complexity, lack of access to capital, workforce shortages, and skills gaps,…
The MCCs 88th Annual General Meeting on May 2, 2019, in Gimli, Manitoba, saw the election of our 2019/2020 board of directors. Welcome aboard to two new officers: Beverlie Stuart (MITT) and Eric Wiens (Stantec) and thank you to the following for their excellent continued representation: Chair: Paul Holden (Education…
At the 88th Annual General Meeting, Mcc President & CEO Chuck Davidson (left) and Paul Holden, MCC Board Chair (right), were pleased to honour Judy Murphy, President & CEO, Safety Services Manitoba, and past-chair, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Board, with this year’s Harry Mardon Award. This award is presented to…
“Northward, northward, turn your vision To a land that’s fresh and braw Til you’ve tasted God’s Own freedom In the wilds around The Pas. There’s a life that grips and holds you In the wilds around The Pas.” Selected verses from The Northland, author Bert Huffman, July 20, 1920 When…
The icy shoreline of Lake Winnipeg served as a stunning backdrop to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce’s 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and inaugural 2019 Manitoba Economic Summit. More than 100 delegates from across the province — from Winnipeg to Thompson, Brandon to Swan Valley, and Gimli to Dauphin —…
As a resident of Manitoba, you likely have already considered the potential impact of climate change on your family’s future. But as a business owner or operator, have you also considered the impact of climate change on your business? On family farms? On tourism and weather-dependent operations? The Winnipeg-based International…
The 2019 federal budget, “Investing in the Middle Class,” shows very little promise or improvements for the business community, according to Manitoba Chambers of Commerce President & CEO Chuck Davidson. “The 2019 federal budget fails to address the fundamental issues undermining the ability of Canada’s business owners to create more…
During Budget 2019 lock-up, one theme was common among stakeholders in attendance: that this government is keeping its promise to get its fiscal house in order and return to a balanced budget. But at what cost to business growth? According to MCCs 2018 Manitoba Business Outlook Survey, 71% of respondents…
