Over the past decade, Manitoba has seen record economic growth, historically low unemployment rates and an evolution in its labour market demands. Those are some of the reasons Manitoba attracts so many skilled workers through our province's immigration service - the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Each year more than 15,000 immigrants arrive in Manitoba. More than 75 per cent come through the MPNP. According to a recent survey, 85 per cent of Manitoba provincial nominees were working three months after arrival.
Good wages, safe working conditions, generous benefits and workers' rights are some of the highlights of working in Manitoba.
The diversity of growing industries has helped Manitoba’s economy remain stable while other provinces falter. Natural resources, biotechnology, health care, agriculture, business services, transportation and manufacturing are vital components of our economy.
For you, it all adds up to opportunity.
- Skilled workers in demand
Manitoba's growing economy needs people with specialized training and work experience. We have a free program to help skilled workers immigrate.
- Life in the workplace
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- Diverse, dynamic economy
Manitoba is rich in natural resources and fertile farmland. Winnipeg has one of Canada’s most diverse urban economies. This diversity leads to an unemployment rate that is consistently among the lowest in Canada.
- Responsible, responsive government
The Manitoba government pursues a strategy of encouraging economic expansion through private sector investment, facilitated by public investment in the province’s intellectual and social capital.
- Reasons to invest in Manitoba
Read about Manitoba's business advantage, opportunities to invest and start a business, and about the province's business immigration program.
