OPINION PIECE: The Call for Widespread Rapid Testing
Recently, the National Post published an opinion piece undersigned by medical professionals and business community leaders, calling on government to implement a rapid testing approach. “While vaccinations have begun, we remain many months away from the majority...
One Year In: Five Crucial Steps to Take Right Now
A MESSAGE FROM MCC PRESIDENT & CEO CHUCK DAVIDSON It is hard to believe. It has been one year since the World Health Organization declared the SARS-CoV-2 virus a pandemic, and began sharing epidemiological information and recommendations across the global network...
Lifted Sunday Shopping Restrictions to Support Retailers During Critical (RED) COVID-19 Prevention Orders and Beyond
Last week, the Manitoba government expedited the proclamation of new legislation to allow retailers to stay open later on Sundays and on some holidays. Bill 4 – The Retail Business Hours of Operation Act (Various Acts Amended or Repealed) went into effect on...
NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER ANNOUNCED AMID SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
This week is the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Small Business Week (#BDCsbw), and they’re honouring stories of resilience with their 2020 theme, Forging the Way Forward. Typically, we would be joyfully celebrating innovators and entrepreneurs, but...
MCCs Top 5 Provincial Throne Speech Recommendations: Short-term Support and Long-term Focus
On October 7, 2020, the Pallister government outlined its focus for the province as we move forward in addressing the challenges created by COVID-19. Unfortunately, the Speech from the Throne had to follow the previous week’s financial projections for 2020-2021, in...SOCIAL
Earlier today, PS Terry Duguid met with #EconDev leaders from northern #Manitoba at a virtual event to listen to their perspectives on a new Regional Development Agency for the #Prairies.
The @MBGov today announced new COVID-19 Prevention Orders in effect on March 5, as well as an additional Bridge Grant installment. If you haven't applied for the Bridge Grant, you have until March 31/2021 to assess your eligibility and apply. https://mbchamber.mb.ca/2021/03/02/province-announces-new-prevention-orders-bridge-into-spring-grant/
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