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
Latest News
Paid and Protected Leave for Vaccinations
On May 11, 2021, the Province of Manitoba introduced changes to the Employment Standards Code that would allow Manitoba workers to take a three-hour paid leave to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The proposed amendments would make it mandatory for employers to allow...
K to 12 Remote Learning In Winnipeg & Brandon, Effective May 12
As a proactive measure and to mitigate increasing transmission of COVID-19, all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the City of Winnipeg and the City of Brandon will move to remote learning effective Wednesday, May 12 until May 30, 2021. “Keeping schools open and safe...
Tightened COVID-19 Prevention Orders now in Effect
Strict new public health orders to close restaurants, bars, patios, gyms, fitness centres, museums and day camps as well as restrict retail capacity came into effect on Sunday, May 9 to help slow the spread of COVID-19. “Right now case numbers are far too high and the...
New Provincial Financial Support For Paid Sick Leave Related To Covid-19
The Manitoba government has launched a new Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave program to provide direct financial assistance to help fill gaps between federal programming and current provincial employment standards for paid sick leave. The new Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave...
Hospitality Sector Relief Program Now Open
Manitoba’s tourism sector is a key contributor to the province’s economy and has been significantly impacted by a reduction in domestic and international travel and other restrictions that were necessary to protect Manitobans and all Canadians from the spread of...
What to do with the federal support received in 2020?
Federal subsidies to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic must be included in the company’s income tax return Entrepreneurs had access to several federal government programs in 2020 to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic. When filing an income tax return, a company...
Vaccinations in the Workplace: Workplace & Employment Considerations
Recorded Webinar - Vaccinations in the Workplace: Workplace & Employment Considerations - Labour, Employment, and Privacy Law. As COVID-19 vaccines are beginning to be rolled out across the country, a panel of lawyers from TDS’ labour & employment practice...
Manitoba Vaccination News – January 6/2022
Manitoba's Public Health and Vaccine Implementation Task Force teams have recently released the following updates about COVID-19 vaccines: Vaccines for Youth and Young Adults (Ages 12 to 29): Due to a shortage of the Pfizer vaccine, on January 5, 2022, the Province...
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