Manitoba small and medium-sized businesses (approximately 120 supported)
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Manitoba Interprovincial Trade Missions
Provincially funded interprovincial trade missions led by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) in collaboration with the Alberta and Saskatchewan chambers, helping Manitoba businesses expand into other Canadian markets, diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on U.S. markets. Budget 2026 committed $500,000 to the initiative, expected to support approximately 120 Manitoba small and medium-sized businesses.
Overview
Provincially funded interprovincial trade missions led by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) in collaboration with the Alberta and Saskatchewan chambers, helping Manitoba businesses expand into other Canadian markets, diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on U.S. markets. Budget 2026 committed $500,000 to the initiative, expected to support approximately 120 Manitoba small and medium-sized businesses.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | mission/program |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | MB |
| Administrator | Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (funded by Government of Manitoba, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation) |
| Budget | $500,000 |
| Intake status | Rolling - mission participation coordinated through the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce; $500,000 allocated in Budget 2026 (announced Mar 25, 2026) |
| Non-US bias | Explicitly reduces reliance on U.S. markets by growing interprovincial sales within Canada |
Eligibility
Export-ready and growth-oriented firms seeking access to other Canadian markets
Delivered in collaboration with the Alberta and Saskatchewan chambers of commerce
What it covers
Curated interprovincial market-access trade missions to other Canadian provinces
Warm introductions through trusted chamber networks and sustained post-mission support to convert connections into business opportunities
Targeted economic opportunities and reduced interprovincial trade barriers
Market and diversification rules
Missions target Canadian markets outside Manitoba (destinations could include Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C. and Ontario)
Supports Manitoba's internal-trade agenda (Fair Trade in Canada Act; MOUs with Ontario, B.C., New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and P.E.I.)
How to apply
Contact the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce for the mission schedule and participation details
A separate $500,000 (August 2026 tariff response) supports interprovincial trade missions for Manitoba alcohol producers and craft breweries in partnership with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
Stacking notes
Complements the Manitoba Export Support Program (EDP/IBP) and federal CanExport grants
Disclose all government funding sources when participating
Notes
Announced March 25, 2026 as part of Budget 2026
MCC has delivered trade missions within Manitoba since 2018; provincial funding expands this work nationally
August 2026 tariff response added $500,000 for interprovincial alcohol-producer missions (see mb-tariff-response)
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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