On July 6, 2026, The Honourable Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, signed the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy (the New Public Policy). The New Public Policy allows the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to extend the nomination deadline from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, for individuals who already […] The post Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program`s official websites are: https://immigratemanitoba.com/https://immigratemanitoba.com/fr/ Before submitting personal information, verify that the website address matches one of the official websites listed above. To help protect yourself online: Please note that while the lock icon indicates your connection is encrypted, it does not by itself confirm that a website is legitimate. If […] The post NOTICE TO MPNP WEBSITE USERS appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.

Changes to the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) International students and graduates make a vital contribution to Manitoba’s economy and communities. Retaining Manitoba‑educated graduates is a key priority. The Manitoba government is changing how Manitoba graduates are selected to improve alignment between education, work experience and labour‑market needs. What This Means for International Graduates This change […] The post Important Update for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – International Education Stream (IES) – Career Employment Pathway (CEP) Candidates appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will conduct targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draws to invite individuals who were issued Support Letters under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates, and who have successfully obtained a work permit under this public policy, to apply for provincial nomination. All […] The post Update: 2025 Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.

Manitoba continues to face labour market shortages, and employers are experiencing difficulty with filling critical labour gaps, especially in rural and northern regions where challenges are heightened. The Manitoba government recognizes these challenges and remains committed to supporting employers. As of April 14, 2026, Manitoba opted in to two temporary measures offered by Employment and […] The post Manitoba government offers support to rural employers by opting in to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program temporary measures appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is enhancing the way applicants, representatives, employers, and the general public can contact the program. These changes will streamline processes and improve response time to inquiries. Beginning March 2, 2026, applicants can use the appropriate webform to submit inquiries for review by program staff. The MPNP will no longer respond […] The post Changes on How to Contact the MPNP appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.

Effective February 4, 2026, the sector eligibility criteria under the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP) have been changed to better align with current labour market needs. Hospitality and Food Services sector is no longer an eligible sector under TRPP and a number of skilled trades have been added to the eligibility.  Please see here for […] The post Changes to the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot appeared first on Manitoba Immigration.