Tourism Winnipeg

YES! WINNIPEG 9 Source: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2017 Average daycare cost (Monthly) Job Tenure (Average Tenure Months) Source: Statistics Canada, Table 282-0042, 2016 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 B.C. 86.5 Alberta 89.2 Ontario 96.3 Manitoba 110.2 Vancouver $1,360 Toronto $1,758 Calgary $1,250 Winnipeg $651 With the need for a physical office presence decreasing in relevance in a technology-driven world, Winnipeg's competitive advantages are increasingly valuable to businesses. Suddenly, our city's exemplary work-life balance, short commute times, and affordable real estate are accessible to more companies. Businesses looking at Winnipeg are increasingly realizing that their employees can experience job-life satisfaction in an affordable, culturally diverse environment that is also great for the company's bottom line. The centre of North American commerce Being located in the heart of North America means Winnipeg is well- positioned for both export to global markets, and intracontinental distribution and e-commerce order fulfillment. Located only 100 kilometres away from the fourth largest Canada/U.S. border crossing, Winnipeg is connected to the Mid-Continent Trade and Transportation Corridor, providing access to a seamless transportation system that extends from Canada to Mexico. Being in the centre of this corridor provides an advantage to Winnipeg companies looking to ship goods across the continent, as evidenced by the over $25 billion in annual two-way trade between Manitoba and the U.S. in 2017. Whether through fibre-optics, air, road, or rail, there are numerous ways to get goods and services from Winnipeg to the world. Winnipeg is also home to CentrePort Canada, North America's largest inland port and Canada's first dedicated foreign trade zone. This tri-modal inland port includes access to three Class 1 rail carri-ers, a "5 minutes to 55mph" trucking expressway, and proximity to Canada's busiest cargo airport with the most dedicated freighter flights. When it comes to getting goods to market quickly across North America, CentrePort Canada provides a compelling solution that businesses can leverage for investment, warehousing, and as a centre for e-commerce distribution and order fulfillment as they scale up their North American operations. Top innovation and talent Research and innovation is readily accessible in Winnipeg, creating opportunities for businesses to advance product development across all industries. Canada's only Level 4 bio-containment laboratory is located in Winnipeg, while 40 additional research and development institutions across various sectors are doing cutting-edge research in a variety of fields. Construction is underway at Red River College's Innovation Centre, which will house programs including business and applied technology, an applied computer education project space, and language training centre. Meanwhile, the University of Manitoba's $500 million capital campaign will revitalize its campuses while simultaneously improving student experience and research excellence, including its cutting-edge Smartpark innovation hub. It's also the city's people that provide competitive advantages for business from around the world. Over the past five years, the city's labour force grew by 6.1 per cent, nearly two points higher than the national average. And, with over 100 languages spoken, Winnipeg is one of Canada's most multicultural cities, offering global companies access to a linguistic and cultural talent pool that meets their needs. Nearly 200,000 international immigrants have moved to Manitoba since the year 2000, which has been a large factor in the population of Winnipeg increasing to approximately 749,500 today.

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