September 2026 | Policy in Focus
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Join Us in Our Advocacy Fall is a great time to get involved in advocacy at The Chamber.
September 2026 | Policy in Focus
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Join Us in Our Advocacy Fall is a great time to get involved in advocacy at…
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Your Trade & Tariff Resource Centre
Last updated: September 10, 2026 With 50 per cent U.S. tariffs now in effect and Canada retaliating dollar-for-dollar, our business community faces another period of increased costs, disrupted supply chains,
Continuing the AI Conversation
Written by Danica Metcalfe, AI Program Coordinator, & Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Canada has a new national AI strategy – its first ever. Manitoba businesses now face a
Downtown Revitalization, Vacant Building Grant, and Affordable Housing Position Update | Policy in Focus
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Advocacy in Action Downtown Revitalization, ranked as the #1 issue in The Chamber’s member survey last year, was front and centre during the Big City Mayors’ Caucus meeting at this year’s
Advocacy Leadership Council, City Engagement Opportunities, & Labour Relations | Policy in Focus
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Advocacy in Action Members are at the heart of everything we do at The Chamber and nowhere is that truer than in
Meetings in Ottawa, Rent Regulation Amendments, & New Worker Retention Grant | Policy in Focus
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Advocacy in Action The message we shared with federal officials last week: Manitoba is ready and able to
Key Takeaways from A Conversation with General Jennie Carignan
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Key Takeaways from General Jennie Carignan Conversation The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce was honoured to host
SME Export Readiness Initiative, Budget 2026, and Civic Election Survey | Advocacy in Action
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager Advocacy in Action… When federal leaders reach out for business community input, The Chamber network answers. Last year’s federal budget allocated funding towards developing a Small
Housing, Defence and Workforce | State of the City 2026 Recap
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager State of the City 2026 This year’s State of the City welcomed Mayor Gillingham for his fourth annual Address delivered to 1100+ business and community leaders at the
Key Takeaways From Minister Steven MacKinnon Conversation | Policy In Focus
Written by Gwen Black, Policy and Government Relations Manager Advocacy in Action… Last week, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce hosted members for A Conversation with the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the