Advanced Manufacturing
Set to build big things
A centrally-located engine of innovation
Manitoba companies produce high-value goods for customers all over the world. Here, manufacturers employ roughly 10 per cent of Manitoba's workforce and ship approximately $24 billion (2022) worth of goods annually. In fact, Manitoba is one of North America's largest centres for transportation manufacturing (aerospace and heavy-duty ground vehicles). Our other key manufacturing subsectors include processed foods, primary metals, electrical products, machinery and chemicals.
Our position at the heart of North America provides a key advantage, giving Manitoba-based manufacturers access to a central North American market of roughly 100 million people and more efficient access to other markets abroad. Additionally, all Manitoba companies enjoy some of the lowest renewable electricity costs in North America.
Numerous advanced manufacturers call our province home because of its stable economy and highly-skilled workforce. Manitoba has four universities, three public colleges and a variety of vocational learning centres.
$6 billion
total GDP
1,359
total business establishments
68,100
total employment
$100 million+
invested in research and development
Manitoba advanced manufacturing at a glance
- Manitoba manufacturers ship roughly $24 billion worth of goods annually (2022), with about $13.9 billion of those goods being exported (2022).
- Manitoba offers the largest research and development tax credit in Canada, the Manitoba Research and Development Tax Credit.
- Red River College Polytechnic's Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing facility offers cutting-edge training for students and industry research.
- Manitoba is positioned for the economy of the future with our expertise in advanced manufacturing of zero-emission buses, advanced HVAC systems, and alternative fuels supported by training and innovation offered by Red River College Polytechnic's Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre.
Manitoba's Manufacturing Ecosystem
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Find information on Manitoba's Vehicle Technology Centre
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