Backgrounder: Minister Vandal announces federal investment to support economic reconciliation and cultural diversity in Manitoba

The Government of Canada is investing $3,923,289 to support six (6) projects in Manitoba. The combined investments will support economic development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth in Manitoba.

Community Economic Development and Diversification Program (CEDD) – Investment of $1,749,289

Through the CEDD Program, PrairiesCan makes targeted investments that aim to generate sustainable, inclusive economic growth and help communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to fully participate in and benefit from economic opportunities. Three Manitoba recipients of this funding were announced today:

• Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre ($500,000) – Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
  Increase trades training and green housing supply for Northern Manitoba First Nations.
• Swampy Cree Tribal Council Inc. ($81,119) – Opaskwayak Cree Nation
  Increase economic prosperity for Northern Manitoba Indigenous Communities
• Westman Immigrant Services ($1,168,170) – Brandon
  Develop an entrepreneurial capacity building hub to support newcomers in western Manitoba.

Regional Innovations Ecosystem Program (RIE) – Investment of $1,500,000

Through the RIE program, the Government of Canada makes targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, and export and investment attraction. Project funding announced today:

• RRC Polytech ($1,500,000) – Winnipeg
  Establish Indigenous-led entrepreneurship incubator and accelerator.

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) – Investment of $277,500

The TGP aims to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations to develop local tourism products and experiences that position Canada as an all-seasons destination of choice for domestic and international travellers. Project funding announced today:

• Indigenous Tourism Manitoba ($277,500) – Winnipeg
  Support the growth of the Indigenous Tourism industry in Manitoba.

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) – Investment of ($396,500)

The TRF supported tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth. Applications for this fund are no longer being accepted. Project funding announced today:

• National Indigenous Residential School Museum ($396,500) – Portage La Prairie
  Create an Indigenous Residential School Tourism Experience in Manitoba.

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Associated links

• Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
• Community Economic Development and Diversification Program
• Regional Innovations Ecosystem Program
• Tourism Growth Program
• Tourism Relief Fund