The provincial government has announced the formation of an advisory group to help guide the reopening of Manitoba's economy going forward. The Premier's Economic Opportunities Advisory Board will help chart a course toward economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 18-member advisory board will include leaders in the business, technology, financial services and training sectors and will provide advice to the government on leading Manitoba’s renewed growth following the public health crisis. “Its members will work as a team to find opportunities for economic recovery and growth, based on the strengths of Manitobans and the province’s communities and industries so Manitoba emerges stronger and more resilient than ever before, said Premier Brian Pallister.”

The board also includes leaders in Manitoba's transportation, real estate, agriculture, education, manufacturing and a range of other sectors. The board will have an 18-month mandate and will provide it will advise the government on ways to harness private-sector capital and investment to recover and create jobs and economic growth across the province.

Curt Vossen, president and CEO of Richardson International, will chair the board which will report to the premier and will be supported by staff of the Executive Council, the Economic Development Office and the Office of the Clerk of the Executive Council and Cabinet Secretary to ensure a whole-of-government approach.