Category: Policy & Initiatives

When the Border Gets More Expensive 

What the latest U.S. tariffs could mean for Manitoba and rural communities By Michael Asante The latest U.S. tariffs will...

Trade Uncertainty Returns: What New U.S. Tariffs Could Mean for Rural Manitoba

By Alexander Lavoie Why should rural Manitoba businesses pay attention to a dispute involving U.S. tariffs on Canadian alcohol, dairy,...

International Offices as Economic Development Tools

By Alexander Lavoie Why would Manitoba invest millions of dollars in offices and people thousands of kilometres away? Many provinces...

RMED Statement on the Innovation and Productivity Taskforce Report

Rural Manitoba Economic Development (RMED) welcomes the release of the Innovation and Prosperity Report: Charting a Sovereign, Value-Added Future for...

Large Power Request – The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act

By Alexander Lavoie Effective September 1, 2025, rural communities may have a clearer pathway to securing power for developments that...

Bill 47 to Strengthen Market Access for Manitoba

RMED recognizes the urgency and collaboration demonstrated in the passage of Bill 47, which takes effect on July 1, 2025,...

Understanding How Tariff Hikes Shape Your Choices

By Alexander Lavoie If you are fortunate enough to have the means, the time and culinary skills to cook and...

How Rural Manitoba Outpaces Rural Canada in Trade and Export Contributions

Alexander Lavoie Rural Manitoba stands out as a significant contributor to the province’s economic landscape, particularly in international trade. With...

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