MBiz | Summer 2026

Manitoba’s economic outlook is increasingly shaped by workforce challenges, including labour shortages, skills gaps, and intensified competition for talent. Business leaders report that these issues are worsening, even as the labour market evolves rapidly for workers. At this pivotal moment, addressing workforce needs is critical to enabling business growth, advancing projects, and supporting community well-being. Solutions require aligning education and training with current economic demands, creating clear career pathways for young people, improving access to talent both locally and externally, and strengthening supports like child care. Through advocacy and collaboration, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is working to advance workforce development, support business adaptation, and expand opportunities for under-represented groups, with the goal of building a stronger, future-ready workforce for long-term provincial growth.

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