Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism says it wants the city to compete on the world stage, something it hopes to accomplish with a new strategy, launched Tuesday.

The project, Winnipeg Forward 2025: Shaping Winnipeg’s Future is focused on three main goals: strengthening Winnipeg’s competitiveness, attracting investment and visitors, and advancing the city through partnerships.

The agency’s president and CEO, Ryan Kuffner, said the plan was developed with input from partners across business, tourism and government sectors, as well as community groups and Indigenous stakeholders.

“This strategy is grounded in our mission and vision, guided by three interconnected goals that will move Winnipeg forward — and when Winnipeg moves forward, Manitoba does too,” Kuffner said.

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