by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce | May 15, 2011 | Chamber News
There was a bit of everything when the local chambers of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce gathered to present, debate and vote on the Resolutions that would set the MCC’s prime advocacy mandate for the upcoming year. The members made history by passing the first...
by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce | May 12, 2011 | Chamber News
Preamble: Climate change is one of the most critical challenges facing humanity today. The process of change unleashed by the rapid rise of atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, historically and today, has the potential capacity to alter our economic systems,...
by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce | Mar 25, 2011 | Chamber News
Preamble: The Public Utilities Board (PUB) has regulatory authority over Manitoba Hydro rates, and for other entities over which it has jurisdiction. The PUB has been increasingly indicating to Manitoba Hydro that they should be/will be required to provide support to...
by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce | Mar 25, 2011 | Chamber News
Preamble: In Manitoba, a retail business that operates with fewer than four employees can be open on Sundays. Municipalities can pass a bylaw to allow Sunday and holiday shopping at larger retail businesses within their communities, but only between 12 p.m. and 6...
by Manitoba Chambers of Commerce | Mar 25, 2011 | Chamber News
Preamble: Currently the minimum wage in Manitoba is $9.50 and is expected to increase further. While Manitoba’s minimum wage is not tiered, many provinces have a tiered minimum wage and others are considering that option. The province of Ontario has a student...