June 22, 2020 – Winnipeg, MB – Reassurances that commercial spaces are safe to return to is the most important factor in getting Manitobans to resume participation in the economy, according to the results of a Probe Research Inc survey, commissioned by the Business Council of Manitoba, Manitoba Chambers of…

On Sunday, June 21, Manitoba moves in to Phase 3 of pandemic and economic recovery. Just as we have in previous phases, MCC has released our Phase 3 Roadmap to Recovery Toolkit. Here are some of the highlights regarding the changing guidelines: PUBLIC GATHERINGS: Indoor gathering limits are increased to…

MEDIA RELEASE: More than 40% of Manitoba businesses say it will take at least one year to recover from COVID-19; 16% fear never reaching pre-pandemic operational levels According to a “Pandemic Revival” survey jointly conducted between May 20 to June 2, 2020 by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, The Winnipeg Chamber…

ICYMI: Special thanks to Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, for joining us yesterday for a COVID19 federal relief measures Asked & Answered: Live Q&A with the Experts, co-hosted by The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. To listen to the recording, click here.

To support Canadian small businesses, Deloitte has developed a simple tool that brings together in one place the various financial relief programs that are available federally, provincially and privately. Currently there are over 100 programs available to Canadian small businesses. If you’re a SME, the COVID-19 small business relief tool…

As Canada begins implementing plans to reopen the economy, it is paramount that, in coordination with the federal government, each province and territory take immediate steps to coordinate and facilitate the restart of Canada’s tourism and travel sector. This sector, which supports 1.8 million workers across the country including 20,640…

From around the world to our local communities, we have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. ​After weeks of engaging with local communities and individuals, partners Cameron Friesen, founder of EventLight in the event production industry, as well as Luke Muskego and Logan Tait-Reaume from the cannabis technology and…

Developed in partnership with the Canadian Business Resilience Network’s vast network of more than 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 100 of Canada’s leading business and industry associations, this Roadmap to Recovery lays out nine policy areas and specific measures that our political leaders must…

On May 28, we were very pleased to be able to host Honourable Cameron Friesen, Minister of Health, Seniors & Active Living and Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin for a live Q&A about healthy workplace protocols amid Manitoba’s current public health orders. We are currently compiling responses…

MESSAGE FROM CHUCK DAVIDSON, MCC PRESIDENT & CEO Around the world, governments have taken different approaches to try to bend and flatten the curve of COVID-19 transmission — from complete lockdowns to quarantines and varying physical distancing orders. From the outset, the Province of Manitoba has been transparent and evidence-based…