PROVINCE ANNOUNCES UP TO $120 MILLION FOR MANITOBA SUMMER STUDENT RECOVERY PLAN
Initiative Will Help Students and Employers, Stimulate Manitoba's Economy During an Unprecedented Summer, says Premier Brian Pallister
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Province to provide $120 million of support to small and medium-sized businesses harmed by COVID-19
The Manitoba government is providing up to $120 million to support Manitoba’s small and medium-sized businesses that are facing significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.
NRC IRAP Innovation Assistance Funding Open for Applications
Startups, scaleups, and small to medium-sized Canadian businesses unable to secure funding under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Business Credit Availability Program can apply for financial assistance.
PROVINCE CREATES NEW, $5-MILLION FUND FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS RELATED TO COVID-19
New Fund to Advance Strides Toward Vaccines and Treatments for Coronavirus
NGen chooses The Winnipeg Ventilator as part of Canadian government response to the COVID-19 crisis
The Winnipeg Ventilator design from Cerebra is proven worldwide to provide full functionality to address COVID-19 patient needs as well as the necessary fast, low cost, local production needed
Prime Minister announces new partnerships with Canadian industries to fight COVID-19
The Government of Canada is investing $2 billion to support diagnostic testing and to purchase ventilators and protective personal equipment, including for bulk purchases with provinces and territories.
MANITOBA RESTRICTS OPERATIONS OF NON-CRITICAL BUSINESSES IN NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
The premier noted that a state of emergency declared by the powers set out in Section 10(1) and 10(2) of The Emergency Measures Act to enable the province to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic remains in effect.
Applications for Medical Devices under the Interim Order for Use in Relation to COVID-19
Guidance documents are meant to provide assistance to industry and health care professionals on how to comply with governing statutes and regulations.
PROVINCE APPEALS TO MANITOBA BUSINESSES TO FIND CREATIVE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS TO HELP CONTAIN COVID-19
The Manitoba province is reaching out to businesses and their employees for products and supplies to help efforts in the fight against COVID-19, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today.
RESEARCH MANITOBA FUNDS MANITOBA-LED COVID-19 RESEARCH PROJECTS
Today Research Manitoba announced that they are partnering with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to invest $800,000 to support three research projects through the Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Canadian company announces possible coronavirus vaccine candidate
Medicago, a Quebec-based biopharmaceutical company, said it has produced a virus-like particle of the novel coronavirus, a first step to producing a vaccine.The isolated particle will now undergo pre-clinical safety and efficacy.
Brandon University upgrades research facility to support clean technology in Manitoba
Brandon University is upgrading its Micro-analytical facility with the help of the Government of Canada
Emergent BioSolutions Initiates Development of Plasma-Derived Product Candidates for the Treatment and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease
Emergent Biosolutions has initiated development of two product candidates, using its hyperimmune platforms that have a well-established safety database, for the treatment and prevention of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Winnipeg Company Testing Novel Treatment For Superbug
ImmuniMed Inc. received Canadian and U.S. regulatory approval more than two years ago for a novel treatment for C. diff. (Clostridioides difficile) the number one healthcare acquired superbug.
Natural Products Canada Invests In NovoBind
Natural Products Canada (NPC) is pleased to announce its investment in NovoBind Livestock Technologies (Novobind).
Monteris Medical Founders to receive
Monteris Medical, the leader in image-guided laser ablation systems for the brain, announced that its founders, Mark G. Torchia and Richard Tyc, are the 2020 recipients of the Pioneer in Technology Award by The Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics
Protein Industries Canada Invests To Improve On-Farm Logistics and Food Traceability
The project will help farmers become more efficient and achieve higher returns while improving traceability along the value chain.
WD supporting SMEs through Business Scale up and Productivity Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is making strategic investments in key economic sectors and also supports the development of leading industry geographic clusters through its Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program.
Kane Biotech Launches silkstem™ Anti-Itch Shampoo at the Global Pet Expo
Kane Biotech Inc. announced the launch of its silkstem™ anti-itch shampoo at the Global Pet Expo taking place on February 26-28, 2020.
Coronavirus puts crimp in dealings with China
The coronavirus outbreak in China is hitting economies around the globe, including Winnipeg.
Manitoba Invests In Research Project to Support Health System Decision Making Data Needs
The Manitoba government is investing more than $2.4 million over four years for three applied research projects to enhance real-time access to the data health-care providers need to make informed decisions for patients, announced Minister Friesen