The Manitoba Economy

Manitoba’s economy is not dependent on any single industry or commodity.
This diversity provides long-term economic stability, and ensures access to a
variety of supplies, resources and services.

Manitoba's economy continues to be recognized as one of the most diversified in Canada. Reports by Moody's Investors Service, Standard and Poor's, Dominion Bond Rating Service and CIBC all cite economic diversity as one of the province's major economic strengths. Diversity provides long-term economic stability, and ensures that Manitoba firms have access to a variety of supplies and services.

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Trade Fact: Manitoba is one of Canada’s most export-oriented provinces.

Export Facts:

• Manufacturing is Manitoba’s largest sector, accounting for about 13% of total GDP, which was $35.4 million in 2004, an increase of 2.8% from 2003.

• Top exports commodities include: wheat, nickel, oilseeds, electricity, pork, copper, processed foods, buses and furniture.

• Leading export markets: United States, China, Japan and Mexico.

Industry Sector Facts:

Manitoba is home to:

• Canada’s largest plants for furniture, doors, windows and cabinetry.

• North America’s largest producer of intercity and urban buses.

• Two of Canada’s major financial corporations: Great-West Life and Investors Group.

• CanWest Global Communications, one of Canada’s largest media companies.

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