Manitoba's New Economic Development Strategy To Include Economic Reconciliation

Manitoba has just launched a new Economic Development Strategy (the Strategy) that looks ahead to building growth, jobs and investment across the province. While we've discussed the way this Strategy affects the Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program in a previous Insight, a core concept of the Strategy that can't be overlooked is its focus on economic reconciliation.

What do we mean by economic reconciliation?

Economic reconciliation is about making sure Indigenous Peoples are full partners in Manitoba's economy, not just consulted or "included" in high-level discussions. More importantly, it's about real decision-making power, fair opportunities and shared benefits. At its core, economic reconciliation is about recognizing Treaty relationships and Indigenous rights, while also working to repair the dysfunction and disconnect that has existed in the province for generations.