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As we edge towards a post-pandemic Manitoba, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all the challenges you’re facing: staffing shortages, ensuring safety in the workplace, implementing new tools and technology to grow your business, and more. You don’t have to establish a recovery plan alone.
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From building liquidity and improving cash flow, to protecting your people and pivoting to a digitally connected world, Manitoba Business Matters and our coalition of industry experts are ready to help businesses succeed every step of the way. MCC and our partners are compiling information and resources to help you thrive. Read below for our latest posts…
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...
Need rapid tests for your business?
In partnership with the Province of Manitoba, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is re-launching the Rapid Test Program to provide Manitoba businesses with COVID-19 rapid test antigen kits. Rapid test kits are being provided at no charge to eligible* organizations...
New Public Health Orders Set Out First Phase in Manitoba’s Plan to Relax Restrictions
Based on current COVID-19 projections, the Manitoba government is taking a cautious path towards reducing public health restrictions over the next several weeks, and making $16.3 million available to businesses and the arts and culture sector that have been affected...
Canada Digital Adoption Program – COMING SOON
In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to support Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An investment of $1.4 billion, the CDAP will provide businesses with financing, tools and resources to adopt...