Key Industries

Come see how the centre of the continent is becoming the centre of attention for so many international companies. Winnipeg’s key sectors – aerospace, advanced manufacturing, creative industries, ICT and agribusiness – continue to grow at a safe, reliable rate, making Winnipeg a great choice to grow your business here.

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Winnipeg provides a unique opportunity for Advanced Manufacturing utilizing innovative green technologies in transportation manufacturing. This, combined with our transition to Industry 4.0, is continually enhancing the city’s position as North America’s largest centre for transportation manufacturing. International companies like MacDon, NFI Group, and Price Industries – along with globally recognized additive manufacturing companies – has ensured a superior employer community focused on the future.

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Aerospace

Aerospace

Winnipeg is the largest aerospace centre in Western Canada, being home to large companies like StandardAero, Boeing Canada Winnipeg, and Magellan, and a centre for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). This specialty flight hub also focuses on R&D at Red River College’s Centre for Aerospace Technology and Training& and General Electric’s large engine Research and Development Test Centre.

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Agribusiness

Agribusiness

Winnipeg promotes agribusiness by having the second highest contributions by crop and animal production in Canada. Canada’s leading international agribusiness companies and industry associations like Richardson, Cargill Canada, Paterson GlobalFoods, and P&H are headquartered in Winnipeg, along with Farmers Edge in this growing ag-tech industry. Manitoba is poised to be the world leader in protein processing, with Roquette aiming to be the largest pea protein processor and Merit offering the world’s first high-purity, non-GMO, and food grade canola protein.

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Creative Industries

Creative Industries

Winnipeg, Manitoba offers one of the best film tax credits in the world. This helps to attract productions from all over who are excited to experience Winnipeg’s vibrant arts and culture and scene, along with its inspiring architecture and community. Winnipeg is also proud to promote inclusivity and diversity, with 41 per cent of production companies here being owned by women. Plus, the province has the largest French-language production company outside of Quebec and one of Canada’s leading Indigenous production companies.

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Information & Communications Technology

Information & Communications Technology

CBRE has named Winnipeg one of the top five up-and-coming technology hubs in Canada, and in the top 25 in North America. Winnipeg covers diverse areas of ICT including health informatics and cloud applications. The city is home to innovative companies that have been recognized for their explosive growth and global research. Winnipeg also offers Business Friendly Immigration policies through the Global Talent Streams.

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