ACC Media Release: 12/16/2025

Winnipeg, MB – The Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) is facilitating business opportunities by leading an interprovincial trade mission of Alberta delegates to Winnipeg.

Hosted by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC), the Alberta delegation will tour advanced manufacturing and logistics facilities and meet with federal ministers to highlight opportunities for trade, investment, and made-in-Canada procurement. The delegation includes senior representatives from Alberta tariff-impacted businesses, municipalities, and regional economic development organizations.

The two-day agenda includes:

• Site tours of New Flyer Industries, Fort Garry Fire Truck, CentrePort Canada, and Red River College Polytech’s Vehicle Technology and Energy Centre
• A business breakfast with the Hon. Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
• A meet-and-greet lunch with the Hon. Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
• A manufacturing and supply chain panel discussion at Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) featuring industry and post-secondary leaders

Chamber Network Activating Interprovincial Trade

“Interprovincial trade is one of the most practical opportunities for Canadian businesses to grow sales and de-risk their supply chains,” said Shauna Feth, President & CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce. “This mission is built around shop-floor reality: understanding capabilities and building relationships that can open new commercial opportunities.”

“By collaborating with our provincial chamber colleagues and partners like EMC Canada we’re connecting buyers and suppliers, creating direct pathways for Alberta and Manitoba firms to do business together – strengthening prairie supply chains and facilitating made-in-Canada procurement.”

“Interprovincial trade should be one of Canada’s easiest economic wins, yet businesses continue to face unnecessary friction when moving goods, services, and talent across provincial borders. This mission reflects a shared commitment to turning long-standing discussions into actionable progress, informed directly by business experience.” Chuck Davidson, President and CEO, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

About the delegation

The Alberta delegation includes senior representatives from Alberta manufacturers, municipalities and regional economic development, including A&R Metal Industries, Accusteel, Diesel Tech Industries/Guardian, Star Fabrication, Universal Machine Corporation, Western Truck Body, Azolla Hydrogen, Alberta Municipalities, Economic Development Lethbridge, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium.