The premier and a delegation are travelling to Washington, D.C. and New York City on a trade mission to meet with existing and potential partners invested in strengthening trade relationships and economic ties with Manitoba.
In a media release, Premier Wab Kinew announced he’ll be joined by Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses, and Transportation and Infrastructure and Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister Lisa Naylor.
“Manitoba has a wealth of natural and agricultural resources along with clean energy solutions that makes us a valuable asset to our American trade partners,” said Kinew. “Strengthening our province’s trade relationship will help boost good jobs and reinforce our strong economy for today and the next generation. Investments in Manitoba are investments in the future.”
In these meetings, the premier noted he will work with members from his Business and Jobs Council to build on Manitoba’s strong existing trade relationships and create new opportunities to export goods and services to the United States. The premier will also provide Canadian-made robust solutions to address today’s concerns around food security, providing reliable clean energy and bolstering overall economic growth.
The Premier’s Business and Jobs Council delegates attending the trade mission include:
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 Jewish Federation of Winnipeg;
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, will also accompany the delegation as a volunteer advisor on trade with the United States.
