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2011 EDW Annual Report

For Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW), this past year was one of building momentum during an exciting time
for our city. Significant milestones, such as the return of the NHL and the relaunching of the Winnipeg Jets, construction
of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the unveiling of the new airport terminal, are just a few examples of the city’s thriving economy. With the responsibility to deliver all aspects of economic development for Winnipeg, including tourism through the Tourism Winnipeg brand, EDW furthered its long-term platform with the following noteworthy accomplishments.

Economic Development Winnipeg's 2010 - 2012 Business Plan

Economic Development Winnipeg's three-year rolling business plan provides a concise overview of the organization's priorities, strategies and structure for 2010 through 2012.

Winnipeg Fast Facts

Fast Facts provides a quick yet thorough snapshot of Winnipeg. For more indepth statistical research on Winnipeg and our key sectors, download a copy of Quarterly Economic Highlights in the Our Economy area of our website, whic also features Conference Board forecasts and up-to-date information on major developments in Winnipeg.

Brochures & Publications

FACTOIDS Volume 4

What do Bugs Bunny, Brad Pitt and famous spymaster Sir William Stephenson all have in common? Winnipeg – of course! See how these famous names and so many other interesting people, places and things have put Winnipeg on the map.

Community Progress Reports

2011 4th Quarter Report on Progress

For the past several decades, Winnipeg’s incremental, steady growth may not have appeared as “sexy” to investors as the lure of a quick buck in seemingly more lucrative marketplaces. Nor did the city’s stories seem as appealing to the business media, who were busy covering lurid tales of executives risking it all to make their fortunes overnight. But the real estate bubble and ensuing worldwide recession of 2009 have changed all of that—possibly forever.

2011 3rd Quarter Report on Progress

Winnipeg’s economy is very diverse. Historical drivers, including transportation and agriculture, still matter, while newer contributors such as manufacturing, financial services, aerospace, energy, life sciences, ICT, cultural industries and the tourism industry all contribute to Winnipeg’s economy and our way of life.

2011 2nd Quarter Report on Progress

This June, I was pleased to attend the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) in New York City, where Winnipeg was honoured as a globally Intelligent Community for 2011.

2011 1st Quarter Report on Progress

With a refreshed mandate and commitment to lead, facilitate and promote Winnipeg’s economic development efforts, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. has begun implementing a long-term platform to achieve our goals.

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GROW in Winnipeg

Winnipeg has always been economically strong.  Stable.  Self contained.  Self reliant.  The depth of our culture has nurtured a robust workforce.  Skilled. Talented.  Passionate.  Inventive.

Our highly skilled, hard-working and growing labour force is slightly younger than the national average and can speak over 100 languages.  Our economy is one of the most diverse in all major cities in Canada.  And then there's the enormous advantage of being centrally located, North American transportation hub.

Opportunities to grow quicker, stronger, bigger and richer abound in Winnipeg.

Mayor's Trade Council Report

As a member of the Mayor's Trade Council, Economic Development Winnipeg (formerly Destination Winnipeg) was an integral part of the nine member council.  After research and consultation the MTC was unanimous in the recommendations submitted. Key was the belief that the changing dynamics of global trade, spurred by explosive growth in the Asia Pacific Rim countries, present a unique opportunity for Winnipeg to become “Canada’s centre for global trade” given its transportation infrastructure assets, growing trade and geographic location.

Your Centre in the Centre - Air Cargo

Winnipeg’s economy has been and continues to be built on the transportation services sector with more people employed in this sector on a per capita basis than just about anywhere else in the country. Find out more about how Winnipeg could be just the ticket for your business.

You’ve Got it Made in Manitoba - Information & Communications Technology

You’ve Got it Made in Manitoba - Information & Communications Technology - Manitoba offers a true ICT culture, from qualified human resources to capital, robust infrastructure to innovative R&D, collaborative industry to a winning business climate. Find out why Manitoba brings out the best in you.

From Research to Market Manitoba Life Sciences

From Research to Market -  Download an overview of the Biotechnology and Health Research sector. Manitoba’s life sciences industry is the the fastest growing sector of its kind in Canada. Find out how, from research to market, it’s the place.

Advancing Composites at the Speed of Change - Composites Innovation Centre

Advancing Composites at the Speed of Change - this brochure provides an overview of why Manitoba is a leader in composite technologies. The Composites Innovation Centre is a not-for-profit organization with the focus to discover, develop and transfer composite solutions to industry.

Sector Profiles

Winnipeg Cultural Industries

Winnipeg is a vibrant and diverse community offering an extraordinary assortment of music, cultural events, performing and visual arts, and supports a growing base of cultural industries including film and video production, advertising, creative design, and interactive digital media.

Winnipeg Aerospace

Accelerated growth in the aerospace sector is fuelled by competitive operating costs, R&D tax advantages, top-flight expertise and high productivity. Winnipeg boasts the largest aerospace cluster in western Canada and the third-largest provider of aerospace goods and services in Canada. The sector is a critical and thriving component of Winnipeg’s diversified and stable economy.

Winnipeg Life Sciences

Winnipeg’s successful life science industry benefits from the city’s vast network of world-leading research institutions, its biocommercialization resources, business incubators, and the city’s low factor costs, which are among the lowest in North America. A highly supportive provincial government is an active partner with the industry, helping biotechnology start-ups gain access to capital and offering a variety of support resources.

Winnipeg Transportation & Distribution

Winnipeg has been a centre for transportation and distribution across North America for over a century. Winnipeg is located at the geographic centre of North America with multi-modal distribution capabilities by air, rail, and road and short-distance connections to Asia and Europe via polar routes. Winnipeg features rail access to the northern seaport of Churchill, the 24-hour Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and headquarters for some of Canada’s biggest trucking firms. Winnipeg also has more transportation sector employees per capita than any other city in the country.

Winnipeg Advanced Manufacturing

Winnipeg has manufactured a solid reputation for producing high-value, well-designed and engineering-intensive goods for satisfied customers around the world. Advanced manufacturing includes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) both large and small, as well as suppliers of components and specialized services. Winnipeg is one of North America’s most cost-competitive locations for manufacturing, supported by a highly-skilled and dedicated labour force, the lowest published electricity rates in North America, competitive manufacturing tax credits, and a robust and cost-competitive transportation and logistics infrastructure.

Winnipeg Agri-business

Agriculture nourished Winnipeg’s growth and it continues to feed the city's economic success. Extraordinary potential for growth lies with functional foods, biocomposites and biofuels. R&D efforts are fertilizing innovative new products for the agri-business and fibre sector, value-added food processing, manufacturing and technology, as well as life sciences and biotech industries.

Winnipeg Energy & Environmnet

Winnipeg has the lowest published rates for hydroelectricity and one of the most reliable electrical grids in North America. Manitoba Hydro is a huge exporter of electricity. Winnipeg is also a centre of natural gas distribution and alternative energy development. Winnipeg’s environmental firms have substantial capabilities in waste management systems, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental impact assessments. In fact, the International Institute for Sustainable Development, with offices in Ottawa, New York and Geneva, is headquartered here.

Winnipeg Financial Services

Winnipeg’s financial services sector is one of the largest in the country. It employs an estimated 21,000 people and contributes $5 billion annually to the provincial GDP. Winnipeg’s financial services sector is comprised of banks, trust and loan companies, credit unions, life and health insurance companies, property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies, securities dealers and exchanges, mutual fund companies and distributors, finance and leasing companies, as well as independent financial advisors, pension fund managers and independent insurance agents and brokers.

Winnipeg Information & Communications Technologies

Winnipeg's information and communication technologies (ICT) sector includes telecommunications, computer systems designers, electronic component manufacturers and computer equipment providers as well as wire and cable suppliers. Winnipeg’s advanced fibre optic networking and digital switching platforms support geographic information systems, health informatics, consulting services and software development.

Winnipeg Tourism

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba and fourth-largest urban centre in Western Canada; an attractive destination for the leisure or business traveler, with much to offer. Highlights include its rich history and cultural mosaic, turn-of-the-last-century architecture, world-class arts and culture, international cuisine, an eclectic music scene, professional sports and a variety of outdoor adventures.

Strategic Plans

Research & Information Program 2012