ABOUT THE MANITOBA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) is the province’s largest, non-partisan business lobby and membership association in Manitoba. Since 1931, we’ve been accelerating business success by advocating for and influencing public policy, working alongside government on major issues affecting business. Today, our network is made up of 65 local chambers of commerce throughout the province, representing almost 10,000 businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. Learn more at jointhechamber.ca
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Check your eligibility: Canada Digital Adoption Program now open
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to help Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt digital technologies. The funding will help for-profit...
Loosened restrictions now in effect for travellers entering Canada
With declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Canadian government announced on Feb. 15 that it would be lifting its travel advisory against all non-essential international travel and easing some restrictions at the border. These loosened restrictions went...
DMI set to re-open with TechUp on Feb. 22/2022
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) in partnership with the Province of Manitoba are preparing to re-open the funding application process for the Digital Manitoba Initiative (DMI) help Manitoba SMEs and not-for-profit organizations with digital transformation. The...
Canadian Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Reacts to Emergencies Act Invocation
The President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Perrin Beatty, issued the quick reaction below following the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Mr. Beatty was the Minister responsible for bringing the Emergencies Act into effect in 1988. “The government’s...
PCR Test No Longer Required to Enter Canada as of Feb. 28/2022
Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a molecular COVID-19 test to enter Canada starting Feb. 28, and can instead opt for a potentially cheaper and easier to access rapid test. Click here to view the official Government of Canada news release. Travellers will now...
Manitoba COVID-19 Immunization Update: Feb. 9/2022
On February 9, 2022, Manitoba public health released the following updates: Youth ages 12 to 17 Manitoba is adopting new guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization for vaccinating youth ages 12 to 17 against COVID-19 and its variants. Effective...
Province of Manitoba Sector Support Program – Relaunched
The Sector Support Program provides assistance to businesses affected by the COVID-19 public health order restrictions released in December 2021 and in February 2022. This assistance is taxable income for income tax purposes. Businesses can apply for grants based on...
Check your eligibility: Canada Digital Adoption Program now open
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to help Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt digital technologies. The funding will help for-profit...