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Situated at the heart of North America, Manitoba offers convenient and virtually tariff-free access to the United States and Mexico through a north-south trade corridor. The province is an established transportation and distribution hub with developed industries in transportation equipment, food processing, agricultural equipment, aerospace and more. The central time zone location and well-developed telecommunications infrastructure make Manitoba ideal for any business requiring regular, reliable contact with customers and suppliers from around the world.
I n June 1998, the Federal government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba signed the Provincial Nominee Agreement. This agreement allows the government of Manitoba to assess potential immigrants that are best suited to contribute to the province's economy and who intend on living and working in Manitoba.
This program seeks out potential immigrants who are good candidates for settlement in Manitoba but who otherwise may not qualify under Canada's rigorous immigration criteria. An applicant nominated by Manitoba should receive favourable consideration from Citizenship and Immigration Canada as long as they comply with medical and statutory requirements.
There are two categories of immigrants under this program. One is Skilled Workers and the other is Business Immigrants.
As Manitoba's economy grows, there has been an increasing demand for skilled workers to support the Province's garment, construction, farming and aerospace industries. The Manitoba Skilled Worker program targets prospective immigrants with skills to fill specific labour market requirements in Manitoba.
The Manitoba Business Immigration Program was designed to attract entrepreneurs who wish to conduct business and live in Manitoba. This program was implemented in the year 2000 to expand Manitoba's manufacturing and service industry. |
