Manitoba General Information

According to Statistics Canada Manitoba's population stood at 1,228,984 as of March. 25. 2010. The name "Manitoba" ("great spirit") is believed to be derived from the Cree, Ojibwe or Assiniboine languages.
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Economic growth in 2010 in Manitoba

Continuing capital spending and stronger commodity production should allow Manitoba to once again outperform the national average in 2010, according to the most recent RBC Economic report.

Manitoba Personal Income Tax Rates

The Canada Revenue Agency collects and administers federal individual income taxes as well as most provinces' individual income taxes, including Manitoba.

Manitoba Key Economic Sectors

The most distinctive characteristic of Manitoba's $42 billion economy is its high degree of diversification.

History of Manitoba

2005 – 2010

Since the 1997 Red River Flood resulted in water levels that took the existing floodway to the limits of its capacity, various levels of government commissioned engineering studies for a major increase in flood protection for the City of Winnipeg. Read more...