Minister Olszewski to announce support for Manitoba manufacturers to innovate, grow, and create jobs

Media advisory

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August 27, 2025 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce significant federal funding in support of innovative projects to strengthen and diversify Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.

Date:
August 28, 2025

Time:
10:20 a.m. CT

Location:
National Research Council - Advanced manufacturing research facility
2690 Red Fife Road
Centreport
Winnipeg, MB

Due to ongoing construction, NRC recommends accessing Red Fife Road from Oak Point Highway and parking in Lot A.

Media are welcome to attend.

NRC asks that all those attending wear closed toe flats for safety purposes.

Contacts

Chris Minaker
Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations
Prairies Economic Development Canada
Chris.Minaker@prairiescan.gc.ca
204-430-3272

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2025-08-27