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…
Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC, returned to present the 2019 Economic Outlook to a sold-out MCC audience in January. The economy, how it performs, where it is going, and how it factors into the growth of Manitoba are always key discussion points among business leaders. Over…
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Quebec Premier Jean Charest joined the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) for a Leaders of Industry Luncheon as part of Aerospace Industries Association of Canada’s (AIAC) Vision 2025 aerospace engagement day in Winnipeg, meeting with industry leaders, government officials and educators to begin charting a…
The Winter 2018 edition of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) MBiz magazine, published in conjunction with our media partners at the Winnipeg Free Press and sponsored by Travel Manitoba, recaps the glitz, glamour, and celebration of Manitoba businesses for our milestone 35th anniversary of the Manitoba Business Awards. This…
Creating a more competitive business climate in Manitoba is one of the key outcomes of a survey of close to 500 business leaders from across the province provided to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC). The results of the 2018 Manitoba Business Outlook Survey, done in partnership with Manitoba Building…
The month of November brought about a number of visits to the provincial legislature. On November 19th, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) president & CEO Chuck Davidson, along with board chair Paul Holden paid a visit to meet with Manitoba’s finance minister. MCC sat down with Minister Scott Fielding to…
Chambers from across the province joined the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) in a full-day takeover of the legislature last week. During this inaugural Day of Advocacy, chambers from Morden, Brandon, Neepawa, The Pas, Dauphin, Assiniboia, Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg, and Steinbach met with ministers and opposition leaders to share…
What is on the minds of Manitoba business leaders? Earlier this fall, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC), in partnership with Manitoba Building Trades and CPHR Manitoba, enlisted NRG Research Group to conduct a web-based survey of members to find those answers. The results of that work – the 2018…
The provincial government launched the latest session of the legislature with their fourth speech from the throne. The latest speech lays out a direction focused on supporting victims of violence, the eventual loosening of the retail pot industry, and their continued approach to reducing the deficit. From a business standpoint,…
