Marilyn Crewe, Economic Development Officer, Neepawa, MB
Economic horses pull social carts
Economic growth and development across Manitoba, led
by the province's hog sector, have led to social progress
in areas like health care and education, which are key
to the fabric of urban and rural communities. Manitoba's
hog sector is an economic powerhouse, contributing
over $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP each year. That's
the equivalent of 16 emergency room expansions at
St. Boniface Hospital, 11 highway interchanges on the
Perimeter Highway at St. Mary's Road, or 72 new schools.
An impact across the province
According to statistics compiled by Economic Development
Winnipeg, Manitoba's hog sector contributes more than
two times as much as the provincial aerospace sector to
the Manitoba economy, and trails only the transportation,
advanced manufacturing, and energy sectors in terms
of economic impact. That includes directly or indirectly
employing over 22,000 Manitobans across the province
in well-paid and full-time jobs, enough people to fill both
Canada Life Centre and Shaw Park combined. Since 2017,
over 40 new barn sites or expansions have been approved
across the province. This recent growth represents over 100
new jobs and $200 million in private investment, further
increasing Manitoba's primary agricultural production.
Manitoba's hog sector contributes
22,000 jobs and $2.3 billion annually
to the provincial GDP.
Watching my community thrive
demonstrates the hog sector's
commitment to rural Manitoba.
manitobapork.com/economy
Manitobans are employed in the hog sector, across
careers in food processing, transportation, animal care,
technology, environmental sciences, and various trades.
22,000
