Minister Vandal announces federal investments in trade and new markets to help move Manitoba businesses forward
Summary
Investments announced today through the Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE) program and the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) support projects that are showing positive results and contributing to building on Manitobas economic strengths. Last year, Manitoba companies exported close to $21 billion, and we are supporting that momentum by investing in infrastructure and people, attracting capital, and moving the next big ideas to market. "Joelle Foster, President & CEO, North Forge Technology Exchange"Our partnership with PrairiesCan has enhanced our foreign direct investment (FDI) and talent attraction efforts, allowing us to leverage sophisticated market intelligence tools and better serve businesses. We are grateful for our partnership with PrairiesCan as well as the contributions from the provincial government, which have helped us build a sophisticated economic development infrastructure to drive long-term job creation and capital investment in our region. "Ryan Kuffner, President and CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg PrairiesCan makes strategic investments aimed at building a strong, competitive Canadian economy.