Immigrating to Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program established under the Canada-Manitoba Immigration Agreement, in recognition of the fact that the province is best positioned to determine its specific economic needs in terms of immigration. The program allows the Province of Manitoba to recruit and assess immigrants who are best suited to contribute to the province's economy and who intend to live and work in Manitoba.

The two categories of immigrants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program are:

Skilled Worker

Under the Manitoba PNP for skilled workers, the province recruits, screens and nominates prospective immigrants with the skills to fill specific Manitoba labour market requirements. If you are a skilled worker and are interested in living and working in Manitoba, you have the best chance of being nominated if:
• you have sufficient training and work experience in your occupation
• you have sufficient language ability to begin working soon after arrival
• you have arranged employment and/or settlement supports in Manitoba to assist you upon your arrival 

Business Immigrant

The Manitoba PNP for business allows Manitoba to recruit, select, and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a business. To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• minimum personal net worth of CDN $250,000;
• minimum amount of equity investment in Manitoba of CDN $150,000;
• demonstrated business experience or extensive experience in senior management of a successful company;
• previous visit or planning a visit to Manitoba within a few months of applying, to explore business opportunities and Manitoba's quality of life; and
• supply a Cash Deposit to the Government of Manitoba, in the amount of CDN$75,000, guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba. In most cases, the Cash Deposit will be released when the investment is made and the intended business is undertaken as outlined in your application.