News - Immigration

The Manitoba government is retaining skilled labour by supporting the extensions of work permits for temporary residents who are eligible to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

The Manitoba government is accepting applications under the Newcomer Community Integration Support (NCIS) program, which provides financial support to projects that develop social and economic connections for newcomers.

The Manitoba government has announced that it now is accepting applications for the Newcomer Community Integration Support (NCIS) program, which provides financial support to projects that enhance the social and economic integration of newcomers.

The Manitoba government invites Manitobans to provide feedback on how immigration could help address labour shortages to understand better their views on this important topic.

Manitoba’s Immigration Advisory Council is launching a series of public meetings to inform its recommendations on improvements to Manitoba’s current immigration policies and programs. The meeting in Steinbach will be held on August 4.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce has announced the expansion of its largest program, Eastman Immigrant Services (EIS), to the Interlake Region, effective April 2020.

The number of immigrant landings in Manitoba in 2019 reached 18,905, the highest for any year in the province’s 150-year history.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Gwen Reimer has taken on the role of Program Director for Eastman Immigrant Services.

Steinbach MLA and Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced that the province is investing up to $3.1 million in services that support newcomers to Manitoba.

The provincial government is seeking proposals from service providers to support the success of immigrants and refugees to Manitoba.