The Manitoba Economy:

Diverse, Developed & Dynamic

Overviews Economy Costs Workforce Sites Transport Utilities Gov R & D Quality of Life

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.

Economic Output Real GDP Growth GDP by Industry Manufacturing Shipments Growth Manufacturing Shipments by Industry	Exports Export Growth Exports as a Share of GDP Export Markets Exports by Industry Mfg Exports by Sector Top Export Products	Imports Imports Growth Top Import Commodities Imports by Country
Labour Force Labour Force Labour Force by Industry Unemployment Rate	Investment Private Capital Investment Manufacturing Investment	Other Indicators Farm Cash Receipts Exchange Rates Corporate Profitability Inflation

Although Manitoba is rich in natural resources and fertile farmland, the provincial economy is not dependent on any single industry or commodity. Manufacturing is Manitoba’s largest sector, accounting for over 12% of total GDP. Manitoba is home to Canada’s largest plants for furniture, doors, windows and cabinetry. It is also North America’s largest producer of intercity and urban buses.

The province is also home to many major service sector operations, including the head offices of two of Canada’s major financial corporations – Great-West Lifeco and IGM Financial -- and one of the country’s largest media companies -- CanWest Global Communications Corp.

Detailed analysis of the Manitoba economy in the Manitoba Budget Papers

Details on Manitoba’s diverse industry sectors