ADVOCATING WITH PURPOSE The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is dedicated to championing business in Manitoba, advocating for strategic investments and innovative approaches that enhance economic growth, and addressing Manitoba’s most pressing policy issues on behalf of our members. These last few months, our advocacy efforts have been focused on tariffs, trade, Canada-U.S. relations and being a voice for Manitoba’s business community. Here are a few examples of what we’ve been up to. A RESOURCE ON TRADE AND THE ECONOMY As Donald Trump kicked off his second term as
to support Manitoba’s preparations for potential U.S. tariffs. We’re grateful to the provincial government for recognizing the value of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce’s role as the voice of business in our province. We encourage businesses to share their concerns with us, and we’ll share what we hear with the premier directly as we continue our work with the council. LISTENING TO LOCAL BUSINESSES It’s important for the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to meet with Manitoba businesses across the province, have conversations with business leaders, learn about their specific challenges and understand the support they need. This past winter, we began co-hosting a series of roundtable discussions with local chambers of commerce, inviting representatives from businesses in the region to share their experiences, concerns and questions regarding U.S. trade relations with us firsthand. So far, we’ve visited Steinbach, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Neepawa and west Winnipeg, gathering valuable feedback that helps us advocate on behalf of businesses.
president of the United States with announcements about tariffs on Canadian imports earlier this year, we knew businesses would be anxious. In a continued effort to keep Manitoba’s business community informed on trade, tariffs and the government’s response, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce launched our Trade Portal. This one-stop shop is available online through our website to help our members and the business community navigate what it all means, find updates and resources, and ask questions or share feedback.
A VOICE ON MANITOBA’S U.S. TRADE COUNCIL Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew chose Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Chuck Davidson to join the provincial government’s new U.S. Trade Council, created just days after the new U.S. president took office. The advisory group includes members representing a range of industries and sectors across the province, and was formed in January
MCC president and CEO Chuck Davidson (left) with the roundtable co-hosts from the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce: executive director Tessa Masi and vice-president Eugene Warwaruk.
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