Federal government announces investments in Manitoba to promote exports and trade
by CM Staff
Investments announced through the Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE) program and the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) support projects that are showing positive results and contributing to building on Manitoba's economic strengths.
Minister Vandal announces federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)
WINNIPEG — On Jun. 28, Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced strategic investments of over $7.5 million to help four Manitoba organizations continue to grow and thrive, and showcase the Government of Canada’s priority of advancing trade, infrastructure, and new markets to try and propel Manitoba forward while ensuring the province’s workforce has the training and tools needed to compete and win.
Manitoba is home to several export clusters that produce high quality products. Clusters include digital industries within the creative and financial sector, heavy equipment manufacturing cluster that develops zero-emission technology, agriculture and ag-equipment, aerospace, transportation and logistics, and biosciences. Investments announced through the Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE) program and the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) support projects that are showing positive results and contributing to building on Manitoba’s economic strengths.
“The economic well-being of Manitoba depends on exports and trade. Last year, Manitoba companies exported close to $21 billion, and we are supporting that momentum by investing in infrastructure and people, attracting capital, and moving the next big ideas to market. The investments announced today will further connect Manitoba to the world and bring new opportunities to our people, industries, and communities,” said Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan.
“We are grateful to PrairiesCan for their commitment to enhancing Manitoba’s economic development ecosystem and investment-readiness. With support from PrairiesCan, CentrePort has been able to build new relationships within the advanced manufacturing and value-added agriculture sectors. We are actively working with companies that we engaged with through this project to help them establish or expand their operations at CentrePort,” said Carly Edmundson, President and CEO, CentrePort Canada Inc.
