GROW in WINNIPEG

Winnipeg Partnership Committee

The Winnipeg Partnership Committee (WPC) has been established as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors of Economic Development Inc. to help forge a culture of collaboration that is essential to achieving economic growth.

The focus of the WPC initiative is to discuss broad issues that impact economic growth. A strong economy and employment growth are essential to providing the public and private resources necessary to enhance live ability, social well-being, environmental stewardship and opportunity.

The WPC aims to bring together stakeholders who can and want to contribute to Winnipeg’s long-term prosperity. It is a call to action for a greater degree of collaboration among industry, academic representatives and orders of government to enhance competitiveness and stimulate sustained economic growth for the benefit of all.

WPC Composition

The Committee is chaired by Mary Jane Loustel, Chair of Economic Development Winnipeg, and includes business, government municipal, provincial, federal and academic representatives.

Chair

  • Mary Jane Loustel
    IBM Canada, National Aboriginal Program Executive

Honourary Members

  • Premier, Greg Selinger
  • Mayor, Sam Katz

Members

  • David Angus
    President and CEO, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
  • Dr. Lloyd Axworthy
    President and Vice Chancellor, the University of Winnipeg
  • Dr. David Barnard
    President and Vice Chancellor, the University of Manitoba
  • Don Calis
    Director, Manitoba Trade
  • Jim Carr
    President and CEO, Business Council of Manitoba
  • John Clarkson
    Deputy Minister, Innovation, Energy and Mines
  • Hugh Eliasson
    Deputy Minister, Finance and Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade
  • Stephanie Forsyth
    President and CEO, Red River College
  • Normand Gousseau
    CEO, Enterprises Riel
  • Diane Gray
    President and CEO, CentrePort Canada
  • Gary Holmes
    Acting Manager, Economic Development, City of Winnipeg
  • Ron Koslowsky
    Vice-President, Manitoba Region, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
  • Jan Lederman
    Innovation Council
  • Chris Lorenc
    President, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
  • Doug McCartney
    Innovation, Energy & Mines
  • Ross McGowan
    President and CEO, CentreVenture Development Corporation
  • Mariette Mulaire
    Présidente-directrice générale / President and C.E.O., Agence nationale et internationale du Manitoba (ANIM)
  • Leo Prince
    Director, Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives (MAFRI)
  • Barry Rempel
    President and CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority
  • Phil Sheegl
    CAO, City of Winnipeg
  • Bob Silver
    Premier’s Economic Advisory Committee
  • Barry Thorgrimson
    Acting Director, Planning, Property & Development, City of Winnipeg
  • Barry Todd
    Deputy Minister, Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives (MAFRI)
  • Robert Ziegler
    Premier’s Economic Advisory Committee

EDW Members

  • Marina R. James
    President and CEO, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
  • Greg Dandewich
    Senior Vice-President, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
  • Bill Morrissey
    Initiative Leader, Yes! Winnipeg

Winnipeg Partnership Committee

Winnipeg Partnership Committee

The Winnipeg Paernership Committee has been established to help forge a culture of collaboration that is essential to achieving economic growth. The focus of the WPC is to discuss broad issues that impact economic growth. A strong economy and employment growth are essential to providing the public and private resources necessary to enhance live ability, social well-being, environmental stewardship and opportunity.

Significant Publications

Winnipeg Partnership Committee Brochure