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Fueling Manitoba's Economy

Over 22,000 Manitobans depend on Manitoba’s hog sector for their livelihood. Every year, the sector contributes over $2.3 billion, helping to fund key priority areas including education, health care and road maintenance.

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Our world-class Manitoba pork is a provincial export superstar, shipping to over 20 countries. Manitoba pork producers, large and small, help meet the growing demand for world-class pork.

Chuck Davidson

President and CEO
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce

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Fast Facts

The $2.3 billion that the hog sector contributes to the provincial GDP each year is equivalent to 11 overpass projects at St. Mary’s Rd and the Perimeter, or 16 expansions of the St. Boniface Hospital Emergency Room.

The 22,000 Manitobans who work in the hog sector each day is equivalent to the capacities of Canada Life Centre and Blue Cross Field combined

55% of all food and agriculture manufacturing jobs in the province come from Manitoba’s hog sector

The hog sector is building communities across the province, both in rural and urban areas, and new Canadians are a key part of that growth

Manitoba is the second largest exporter of Canadian pork

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Farm Jobs Attract New Canadians

Kenn studied veterinary medicine and worked in pork production in the Philippines, but both he and his wife had to work away from home separated from their family for months at a time. In 2009 Kenn had the opportunity to come to Canada as an agricultural worker. He was welcomed with open arms into the tiny Westman village that he still calls home today.

The hog sector is one of few that continues to create new jobs in rural Manitoba.

The hog sector is one of few that continues to create new jobs in rural Manitoba. Over 22,000 Manitobans rely on this sector for jobs, including:

  • Construction
    Workers

  • Electricians

  • Veterinarians

  • Environmental
    Scientists

  • Food Production
    Workers

  • Feed Mill
    Operators

  • Transport
    Drivers

  • Animal
    Nutritionists

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