Manitoba: Government Infrastructure Investment Spending in Fiscal 2013–14

This briefing examines the economic impact of Manitoba’s core infrastructure spending of $844 million in 2013–14 on employment, household income and consumption, production, and export activities.

• Core infrastructure projects included the transportation network (highways, bridges, and related construction), flood protection and water management (dikes, drainage, and diversion channels), and municipal infrastructure (including roads and water systems).
• Industrial sectors with the largest output gains were construction, manufacturing, and transportation and warehousing.
• Employment rose by 8,163 and personal disposable income by a total of $388 million.
• Consumer spending increased by $475 million.
• Exports grew by $586 million.
• The $844-million investment resulted in a $1,064-million increase in total GDP for the province.