April 18, 2024
Manitoba Government United States Trade Mission in Washington D.C. a Success
After three productive days of meetings, the premier and his delegation have concluded their trade mission in Washington, D.C., aimed at forming strong partnerships with the United States and creating good jobs for Manitobans, Premier Wab Kinew announced today.
“Here at home, we know Manitoba has an incredible story to tell,” said Kinew. “With our wealth of critical minerals, strong Hydro grid and skilled workforce, we are in a unique position to power the world’s low-carbon economy for generations to come. In Washington, we welcomed partners in business, government and labour to join the Manitoba moment, working together to make life better for people on both sides of the border.”
The delegation included ministers Jamie Moses and Lisa Naylor, former ambassador Gary Doer and members of the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council, who represent a wide range of sectors in the province.
In meetings with elected representatives from across the United States, the premier and his delegation promoted Manitoba-made resources and solutions to today’s concerns including agriculture, low-carbon energy and fair labour relations.
The premier also met with leaders from the Canadian and American business sectors, where they discussed new opportunities to grow Manitoba’s economy and create more good-paying jobs for Manitobans.
The successful mission strengthened Manitoba’s relationship with partners across the United States and built new connections that will continue to benefit Manitobans for generations to come.
The Premier’s Business and Jobs Council delegates who attended the trade mission included:
- Stacy Kennedy, president, Mining Association of Manitoba, and director of Manitoba operations, Vale;
- Jill Verewey, president, Keystone Agricultural Producers;
- Bram Strain, president and CEO, Business Council of Manitoba;
- Paul Soubry, president and CEO, NFI Group Inc.;
- Mike Pulak, co-ordinator, United Steelworkers Manitoba Area;
- Ash Modha, founder and CEO, Mondetta Clothing;
- Loren Remillard, president and CEO, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce;
- Gustavo Zentner, President, International Point of Commerce, and Vice President, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs;
- Ryan Kuffner, president and CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg; and
- Chuck Fraley, president and chief operating officer, Price Industries.
Former premier Gary Doer, former Canadian ambassador to the United States, accompanied the delegation as a volunteer advisor on trade with the United States.
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