Winnipeg, Manitoba, PrairiesCan
Diversity is one of Canada's greatest strengths, and that couldn't be more true in Manitoba. Our economy gains when entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds have a strong foundation to grow their businesses. By promoting growth and innovation in communities across the province, the Government of Canada is taking significant steps to help ensure Manitoba's entrepreneurs have access to key supports, and Indigenous businesses flourish.
Today, at Manitou a bi Bii daziigae at the RRC Polytech Exchange District campus, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced over $3.9 million for six projects across the province to help support economic development and inclusion in Manitoba.
These investments will attract tourists to Manitoba, create jobs, train people, assist Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises, and increase export sales. The organizations delivering these projects are located across Manitoba: Westman Immigrant Services in Brandon, Swampy Cree Tribal Council Inc. communities, Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre on Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, National Indigenous Residential School Museum in Portage la Prairie and RRC Polytech and Indigenous Tourism Manitoba in Winnipeg.
Investments in the projects are supported through the Community Economic Development and Diversification Program (CEDD), Regional Innovations Ecosystem Program (RIE), Tourism Growth Program (TGP), and Tourism Relief Fund (TRF). PrairiesCan administers all four federal programs in Manitoba.
