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Immigrate to Manitoba through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers three main streams for immigration: Skilled Worker, International Education, and Business Investor, providing pathways to permanent residency in Canada.

Summary

Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) facilitates immigration through three distinct streams: Skilled Worker for internationally trained workers with in-demand skills, International Education for graduates from Manitoba institutions meeting industry needs, and Business Investor for entrepreneurs intending to start or purchase businesses in Manitoba. Additionally, federal immigration options through IRCC are available for economic and non-economic immigrants.

Key points
  • The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers three streams: Skilled Worker, International Education, and Business Investor, each providing pathways to permanent residency in Manitoba.
  • The Skilled Worker Stream targets internationally trained and experienced workers with skills needed in Manitoba's labour market.
  • The International Education Stream (IES) offers faster nomination pathways for international students who graduate in Manitoba and meet industry requirements.
  • The Business Investor Stream (BIS) is designed for qualified business investors and entrepreneurs intending to start or purchase businesses in Manitoba.
  • Federal immigration programs through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provide additional options for economic and non-economic immigrants to Manitoba.
Policy changes
  • Introduction and maintenance of three distinct MPNP streams to address different immigration needs: Skilled Worker, International Education, and Business Investor.
Who is affected
  • Internationally trained skilled workers seeking to immigrate to Manitoba.
  • International students graduating from Manitoba institutions who meet industry needs.
  • Business investors and entrepreneurs interested in establishing or purchasing businesses in Manitoba.
  • Individuals exploring federal immigration pathways to Manitoba through IRCC.
How to apply / next steps
  • Applicants can apply through the respective MPNP streams based on eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker, International Education, or Business Investor.
  • Additional federal immigration options are available through IRCC for those interested in immigrating to Manitoba.
Dates
  • Information current as of February 7, 2026.
Keywords
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program MPNP Skilled Worker Stream International Education Stream Business Investor Stream Manitoba immigration permanent residency IRCC federal immigration
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Published
2026-02-07
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