Manitoba-based companies are filling gaps in Canadian markets, growing the economy, and contributing to accessible medical care
Access to medical care in Manitoba is shaped by the realities of Prairie life: vast distances and harsh climates, particularly in rural and northern regions.
Today, Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, Manitoba, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced over $2.9 million in repayable federal investments for two Manitoba businesses that are redefining how care reaches Canadians. Through made-in-Manitoba innovations these companies are helping ensure that no matter where people live, they can access quality care closer to home.
MoveMobility, an accessible vehicle manufacturer, is expanding into the Canadian ambulance market, providing communities with a homegrown option for specialized medical vehicles. MoveMobility will receive $1.1 million in federal support to increase manufacturing capacity for its medical vehicle line, including new ambulances built on maneuverable van platforms.
QDoc Inc. is a Manitoba-based virtual healthcare company that connects patients with providers anytime, anywhere. QDoc Inc. will receive $1.9 million in federal support to expand its innovative virtual healthcare delivery platform and invest in digital technology development.
Both Manitoba companies are scaling up while filling gaps in Canadian markets. Through this support from PrairiesCan, they will expand operations, strengthen services, and bring Manitoba-built solutions to more Canadians.
