Federal investment made in small business growth, Manitoba’s green advantage

Over $4.6 million of PrairiesCan funding supports jobs and innovation for greener growth in Manitoba

Winnipeg – People living and working on the Prairies are taking action and leading the way as Canada works towards and builds on the advantages of a net-zero economy. At Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA), Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced over $4.6 million in federal funding for five projects in Manitoba to maintain momentum. This investment is expected to create over 400 new jobs and support more than 350 Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on the Prairies.

MEIA is a central hub for green industries in Manitoba. With support from PrairiesCan, the Growing Together conference taking place next week will bring together hundreds of innovators and leaders to showcase solutions and make businesses more profitable through sustainability.

This and other projects announced today will help SMEs make their supply chains more efficient, increase cleantech competitiveness, progress toward net-zero emissions in construction technology, and support innovation, technology transfer and adoption. Building on Manitoba’s strengths, SMEs and industries in the province are adapting to global trends to remain competitive and continue building a prosperous and green economy. SMEs make up the vast majority of businesses in Manitoba, employing thousands of workers and moving our economy forward.

Consultations on the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act showed that Manitoba companies are already leveraging the province’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and agriculture. These industries are collaboratively leading the way towards a cleaner environment and stronger economy for future generations. The Government of Canada, through PrairiesCan, is investing in the Manitoba cleantech ecosystem so that SMEs can continue to create good, sustainable, and well-paying jobs for workers across the Prairies.