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A welder provides a demonstration inside the new RRC mobile training lab.
Red River College – Mobile Training Labs
EPA Funding - $3,120,000
Announced May 9, 2008
Red River College is now able to bring trades training to rural communities with two mobile training labs, thanks to an investment under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement.(news release)
Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures Development Project
EPA Funding - $600,000
Announced April 18, 2008
The Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures Development Project (M3P) will be extended for one additional year until March 31, 2009. During this time, the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA) and On Screen Manitoba will continue to provide corporate and professional development activities for their members.(news release)
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters – Advanced Manufacturing Initiative
EPA Funding - $1,200,000
Announced February 19, 2008
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) – Manitoba Division will continue to assist the manufacturing industry in exploring and implementing lean manufacturing principles through the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (AMI).(news release)
FPInnovations – Forintek Division
Manitoba-Forintek Value-Added and Wood Technology Program
EPA Funding - $1,178,000
Announced January 17, 2008
The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is contributing $1,178,000 to FPInnovations-Forintek Division for its Value-Added and Wood Technology Program in Manitoba. The program will assist Manitoba wood product manufacturers in diversifying their products, increasing their competitiveness, and extending their market reach.(news release)
Canadian International Grain Institute
EPA Funding - $499,360
Announced November 23, 2007
The Canadian International Grain Institute (CIGI) will establish an advanced pilot cereal testing, training and demonstration centre with over $499,000 in funding through the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement.(news release)
Agence nationale et internationale du Manitoba (ANIM)
EPA Funding - $1,537,600
Announced September 7, 2007
Initiated by Société franco-manitobaine (SFM), ANIM is a new non-profit organization designed to provide services to any business or other organization in Manitoba that wishes to expand its presence in the Canadian and international Francophone markets targeted by ANIM. ANIM will also help attract investment, work with Francophone business clients overseas who wish to invest in Manitoba, and position and promote Manitoba to Francophone markets.(news release)
Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba
C’est si bon! Ensemble Together Branding Initiative
EPA Funding - $140,000
Announced September 7, 2007
C’est si bon! Ensemble Together will help participating communities position themselves as places to invest, work and play, while demonstrating how the value added of bilingualism contributes to their and Manitoba’s economic development and growth.(news release)
Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba and Entreprises Riel – Tourism and Economic Development Initiatives Strategic Plans
EPA Funding - $661,300
Announced September 7, 2007
CDEM will continue the work initiated in 2004 to promote the unique cultural, linguistic and Métis heritage of its member communities and foster economic development. Funding will be used to develop marketing materials, provide training and promote tourism in general through familiarization tours, guides and website development. EPA funding will be used by Entreprises Riel toward the operation of its tourism information centres in St. Boniface and St. Norbert in addition to economic development initiatives such as providing support and guidance to new francophone commercial immigrants.(news release)
University of Manitoba – Distiller’s Dried Grain
EPA Funding - $202,820
Announced August 16, 2007
The University of Manitoba will receive funding for further research to enhance the value of livestock feed uses for distiller’s dried grain, a high protein by-product of ethanol production.(news release)
Manitoba Hydro Laboratories – Biodiesel Testing
EPA Funding - $351,500
Announced July 5, 2007
Manitoba’s only fuel testing centre will be expanded to provide state-of-the-art services to the province’s biodiesel industry. The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement is providing $351,500 while Natural Resources Canada is contributing $262,500 to Manitoba Hydro’s Selkirk laboratory to provide a critical service required by the biodiesel industry.(news release)
Red River College-University of Manitoba Joint Manufacturing Training Facility
EPA Funding - $1,102,000
Announced April 12, 2007
Both students and industry in Manitoba will benefit from a state-of-the-art manufacturing training facility and program to be run jointly by Red River College and the University of Manitoba.(news release)
Forintek Wood-Finishing Specialist
EPA Funding - $75,000
Announced November 14, 2006
Manitoba’s wood manufacturing industry will soon have access to a specialist who will help firms overcome technical challenges, as well as provide information and programs to help develop the industry.(news release)
Neepawa Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility
EPA Funding - $5,400,000
Announced August 28, 2006
An expansion of the industrial wastewater treatment facility that currently serves the Springhill Farms hog processing plant will provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for future processing and manufacturing plant development in Neepawa and surrounding areas.(news release)
Vehicle Technology Centre – Supplier Development Program
EPA Funding - $1,500,000
Announced July 27, 2006
Improved manufacturing processes and new technology development will strengthen the productivity and competitiveness of Manitoba-based transportation suppliers through a new supplier development program.(news release)
Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) – Northern Producers Recovery Program
EPA Funding - $1,300,000
Announced July 14, 2006
The Northern Producers Recovery Program will receive $1.3 million from the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to assist fishers and trappers along the Churchill and Grass River systems repair, replace, or enhance equipment and infrastructure damaged by high water levels and flooding in 2005.
(news release) (information sheet)
University of Manitoba – Nano-Fabrication Laboratory
EPA Funding - $1,240,000
Announced June 29, 2006
An expansion of the University of Manitoba’s Nano-Fabrication Laboratory will give students and researchers access to new technologies and increased commercialization opportunities. The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is contributing $1.24 million towards the project.(news release)
Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM)
EPA Funding - $2,250,000
Announced May 12, 2006
EPA is investing $2.25 million in Manitoba bilingual communities to advance economic development in rural communities, develop youth entrepreneurial activities, and foster international trade links with France and Belgium.
(news release)
Film Training Manitoba
EPA Funding - $260,000
Announced April 20, 2006
The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement is providing $260,000 towards a new pilot program to increase the number of skilled senior film crew members in the province through Film Training Manitoba.(news release)
Composites Innovation Centre (CIC)
EPA Funding - $6,600,000
Announced March 20, 2006
The Composites Innovation Centre (CIC) will receive a further $6.6 million under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to support the growth of an internationally competitive composites industry in Manitoba.(news release)
Rivers West
EPA Funding - $750,000
Announced October 20, 2005
A renewed multi-year funding agreement will continue Rivers West’s efforts to promote tourism, economic development and environmental stewardship in communities along the Red River Corridor. The funding will be $250,000 a year over the next three years.(news release)
International Peace Garden
EPA Funding - $3,700,000
Announced September 9, 2005
Visitors to the International Peace Garden will soon learn more about the role of gardens throughout history in promoting peace, mediation and conflict resolution through a new Interpretative Centre and Garden Development.(news release)
Rivers West – Recreational Use of Expanded Floodway
EPA Funding - $175,000
Announced September 1, 2005
Rivers West will be kicking off a comprehensive consultation process with recreational stakeholders that will explore plans and possibilities that will aid in the future recreation and greenway development of the Floodway.(news release)
Shoal Lake Natural Gas Service
EPA Funding - $1,600,000
Announced June 3, 2005
Shoal Lake will receive natural gas service thanks to a $1.6-million investment under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Town/Rural Municipality of Shoal Lake will each contribute one third of the project costs.(news release)
Prairie Ocean Centre of the Arts – Eco Arts and Cultural Programs
EPA Funding - $150,000
Announced May 12, 2005
The Prairie Ocean Centre of the Arts is a not-for-profit community-based organization that is establishing an arts centre to support the development of a cultural industry along the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Outreach initiatives have been developed in conjunction with arts and cultural organizations that will promote and support eco tourism as well as create economic opportunity in the Interlake Region.(news release)
Churchill Gateway Development Corporation
EPA Funding - $2,000,000
Announced May 4, 2005
Ongoing marketing of Churchill as a diversified shipping and value added port will continue over the next five years as the Churchill Gateway Development Corporation receives $2 million in funding under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
(news release)
Movement Disorders Clinic
EPA Funding - $370,000
Announced April 25, 2005
The historic Women’s Tribute Memorial Lodge on the grounds of the Deer Lodge Centre on Portage Avenue will have a new function as a Movement Disorders Clinic with funding of $370,000 under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement.
(news release)
Advanced Manufacturing Initiative
EPA Funding - $1,840,000
Announced February 4, 2005
A new initiative by the Manitoba division of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) will strengthen the province’s manufacturing sector as a lean, skilled and competitive machine. The Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (AMI) will receive $1.84 million, consisting of matching federal and provincial shares, under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
(news release)
2005 Juno Awards
EPA Funding - $550,000
Announced January 10, 2005
Winnipeg will rock the 2005 Juno Awards with support of $550,000 under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) for the 34th annual gala to be held in Winnipeg from April 1st to 3rd, 2005.
(news release)
Red River Exhibition Association to Undertake Feasibility Study Expansion
EPA Funding - $125,000
Announced December 21, 2004
The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is providing $125,000 towards a feasibility study to examine possible year-round recreation opportunities and increased economic potential at Red River Exhibition Park. The Red River Exhibition Association (RREA) is leading the initiative.
(news release)
Northern Forest Diversification Centre
EPA Funding - $1,200,000
Announced November 10, 2004
The Northern Forest Diversification Center (NFDC) will receive three year operating funding to expand and enhance its operations in The Pas, Manitoba.
Based on a system of sustainable harvesting and use, NFDC works to link the growing demand for non-timber forest products with the need to create sustainable economic development opportunities for local residents of remote communities. The Centre focuses on building awareness, conducting inventories, delivering training, providing after-care services and marketing.
Non-timber forest products are wild, natural, organic products derived from the forest other than timber and firewood.
(news release)
Winnipeg band Eagle and Hawk entertain guests at the MMPIA/MARIA M3P funding announcement.
MMPIA/MARIA Manitoba Music & Motion Pictures Development Project - Phase 2
EPA Funding - $2,400,000
Announced November 9, 2004
The Manitoba Music Motion Picture Project (M3P) Phase 2 will see the Manitoba Motion Picture Industry Association Inc. (MMPIA) and the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association Inc. (MARIA) bring the Manitoba music and film industry together to continue to work to develop cooperative and individual strategies for increased local, national and international market access and corporate and professional development to enhance the overall marketability and competitiveness of the film and music sectors in Manitoba.
(news release)
Centre culturel franco-manitobain (CCFM) and le Cercle Molière
EPA Funding - $1,425,000
Announced November 8, 2004
Centre culturel franco-manitobain and le Cercle Molière (CM) will undertake a joint capital project including construction of a new theatre for le Cercle Molière and renovations to the 30-year old Centre culturel franco-manitobain at the corner of Provencher Boulevard and Des Meurons Street in historic St. Boniface, Manitoba.
The new facilities will offer more space to create a favourable environment for cultural activities which will offer opportunities for the community at large to participate in Canada’s rich francophone heritage. This project will also receive funding of $500,000 under the Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Program.
(news release)
Conseil de développement des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) –
CDEM Tourism & Enterprises Riel (ER) Initiatives
EPA Funding - $600,000
Announced November 8, 2004
CDEM and Entreprises Riel will undertake tourism and economic development initiatives which promote the unique cultural, linguistic and Métis heritage of these communities.
The communities involved are the Rural Municipality (RM) of Ellice; RM of St. Laurent; Local Urban District (LUD) of Lorette; Village of St. Lazare; RM of La Broquerie; LUD of St. Léon (Lorne); RM of Montcalm; Village of St. Pierre-Jolys; Village of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes; RM of DeSalaberry; RM of Ritchot; Village of Somerset; Village of St. Claude; City of Ste. Anne; Village of St. Georges; and the Riel Quarter of the City of Winnipeg (includes St. Boniface, St. Vital, and St. Norbert).
(news release)
Rivers West - Red River Corridor Association Inc.
EPA Funding - $250,000
Announced November 4, 2004
Rivers West will undertake marketing, planning and research activities to promote tourism and conservation along with Red River in conjunction with local communities.
These activities are intended to create and promote a greenway or corridor along Manitoba's Red River that connects people with communities and attractions as well as conservation, recreation, economic and tourism resources. Rivers West is committed to increasing and promoting access to the Red River and the attractions of the valley to ensure that visitors and tourists experience its beauty.
(news release)
Inglis Area Heritage Committee Inc. - Heritage Elevators Restoration
EPA Funding - $183,400
Announced November 4, 2004
EPA funding will be used to restore the National Elevator and complete the North and South Annexes at the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site. This is the final stage of the project which began in 1998 to restore the row of five historical grain elevators in Inglis.
This project is a community-based rural economic development initiative which provides visitors with interpretative and educational opportunities on the history of the grain trade, prairie settlements, the rail transportation system and other related topics.
(news release)
SEED Winnipeg - Social Purchasing Portal
EPA Funding - $98,550
Announced October 13, 2004
The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement will provide SEED Winnipeg with $98,550 to set up an online database to link Winnipeg’s core businesses and encourage the sale of purchase of goods and services.
SEED Winnipeg is a registered non-profit charitable organization. Its mandate is to combat poverty and assist in the renewal of inner city communities by providing services to help low-income individuals, groups, organizations and economically distressed neighbourhoods improve their social and economic vitality.
(news release)
Pelican Yacht Club is renovated to host the 2004 International Mobility Cup for physically disabled sailors.
Disabled Sail Manitoba
EPA Funding - $130,000
Announced August 24, 2004
Upgrades to the Pelican Yacht Club on Pelican Lake in southwestern Manitoba were completed with EPA funding of $130,000. Facility renovations were finished in time to host the International Mobility Cup in August 2004, a regatta for sailors with disabilities. This is the first time the regatta was hosted outside of a large centre such as Calgary or Ottawa. The renovations to the Pelican Yacht Club provide a lasting legacy that allows Disabled Sail Manitoba to offer a variety of sailing events in the future.(news release)
Businesses of all sizes in the wood products industry can benefit from Forintek's knowledge and experience.
Forintek
EPA Funding - $1,037,200
Announced March 12, 2004
Funding of $1,037,200 from Canada and Manitoba under EPA has established Manitoba as a partner province in Forintek Canada Corp's Value-Added and Wood Technology Program. This partnership provides Manitoba access to Forintek's core research program and assists Manitoba's wood product manufacturers to overcome technical obstacles and take advantage of market opportunities in the wood products sector. This province wide project will advance innovation, research and development, and improve the competitiveness and productivity of the wood product industry in Manitoba.(news release)
Composites Innovation Centre
EPA Funding - $2,000,000
Announced May 21, 2004
The Composites Innovation Centre (CIC) provides Manitoba with economic growth through first-class research and development in composites as well as providing for new product development. Composites are reinforcing fibers or molding compounds such as fiberglass or carbon, embedded in a plastic material. The markets and applications for composite and bio-composite materials include aerospace, automotive, civil infrastructure, sporting goods equipment, electronics, household appliances and furniture. Funding of $2 million under EPA has been provided for first year operating costs of the CIC.(news release)