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and Germans. More recently more immigrants have come from the Philippines, China, India, and Latin America. It's noteworthy too that Winnipeg is home to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and has the only dedicated Research Chair in Human Rights (residing at the University of Manitoba). ECONOMIC DIVERSITY Strategically located at the geographic centre of both Canada and North America, Manitoba boasts one of the most diverse economies to be found. With its rich natural resources, vast hydro-electric capacity, fertile land for farming, mature manufacturing base, and enterprising and highly educated people, Manitoba has something for every business person seeking steady economic growth. It's easy to see why discriminating investors in search of excellent investment opportunities and an exceptional quality of life make Manitoba home. Manitoba has one of Canada's most diverse economies, and is the most stable economic performer in the country. Real GDP growth in the Winnipeg CMA in 2016 was 2.4 per cent, exceeding that of Canada (1.3 per cent). As of 2016, Manitoba's population is 1.3 million, with Winnipeg being the largest city in the province at a population of 812,000 – projected to exceed 1 million by 2035. MA JOR BUSINESS SECTORS The Manitoba economy is highly diversified, with a balanced presence in several industries and consequent economic growth that is among the most stable in Canada. As a result, the province remains well positioned in the face of changing global economic conditions. Transportation and Distribution With a long history as a transportation hub, Winnipeg is serviced by a global 24/7 cargo and passenger airport (James Armstrong Richardson International Airport), three Class I railways (Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and BNSF Railway); and an international trucking hub that includes two of Canada's largest trucking companies (Bison Transport and TransX). More than 45,000 people are employed in Winnipeg's transportation and distribution sector, which is comprised of 5,900 business establishments. The border crossing south of Winnipeg at Emerson is the top-ranked border crossing in Western Canada, processing more than $20 billion in trade traffic annually. Aerospace The home of Western Canada's largest aerospace hub, Winnipeg is the most cost-effective city for aerospace manufacturing among Western U.S. and Canadian cities. MANITOBA HAS ONE OF CANADA'S MOST DIVERSE ECONOMIES, AND IS MOST STABLE ECONOMIC PERFORMER IN THE COUNTRY. A M A Z O N P R O P O S A L 23

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