Frequently Asked Questions - Made in Manitoba Program
Find answers to common questions about eligibility, registration, benefits, and promotional opportunities available through the Made in Manitoba program.
Get Discovered Be featured in a province-wide business directory that connects you directly with buyers, suppliers, and consumers who are actively looking to support local.
Promote with Purpose Use official Made in Manitoba branding to showcase your products and proudly tell your story. Stand out in a crowded market with a trusted, recognizable label.
Access Exclusive Support Tap into CME-led training, expert advisory services, and funding tools designed to help you navigate tariffs, optimize your supply chain, and grow your business.
Connect and Collaborate Join a growing network of Manitoba manufacturers through B2B matchmaking, summits, and a powerful AI-driven connection platform.
Grow Beyond Borders With support from trade experts and new market training, you’ll be equipped to diversify your trade partners and expand into new markets with confidence.
Made in Manitoba is a free branding initiative created by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) with government funding. It helps manufacturers across the province gain exposure and grow their B2B connections.
It means your product is made in Manitoba, supporting local jobs and communities. Even if some parts are sourced from outside the province, final assembly or transformation in Manitoba qualifies.
You simply need to create a profile to showcase your business and products. Once approved, you’ll receive access to marketing materials and the Made in Manitoba logo.
No, the program is currently free to join.
If you make a product in Manitoba—even small-scale items like puppets or crochet goods—you qualify. The key requirement is that the product undergoes its final substantial transformation in the province.
If you sell Manitoba-made products from third-party manufacturers in-store, online, or through any other channel of their choice you qualify as a retailer. Registered manufacturers can qualify as a retailer if they currently sell Manitoba-made third-party manufacturers products in addition to their own manufactured goods, and/or operate a physical retail store.
- Create a profile to access the site
- Build your company profile
- Get approved
- Add product information (You can still add product info before you get approved)
- You can add a product manually or you can import by filling out a spreadsheet (the spreadsheet is downloadable on the website)
CME is a non-profit organization. The program is part of their mission to support and promote local manufacturers.
Yes! You don’t need to be a CME member. There are three fee structures to access CME services: CME members, Made in Manitoba participants, and non-members—but the program itself is free.
Even if your business is B2B-focused, the program offers visibility, networking, and promotional benefits. It’s free, quick to join, and takes less than 10 minutes to apply.
Only products that have been specifically approved can carry the Made in Manitoba logo.
You are encouraged to spread the word through word of mouth or sharing the website with others. Sharing the program with others can enhance your own service offering and help Manitoba manufacturers and retailers gain exposure.
Use of information can be found in the Made in Manitoba User Agreement