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Manitoba

Your Launchpad to a Sustainable and Prosperous Future

Manitoba is centrally located within Canada, offering efficient access to major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. The province blends natural beauty with economic strength, supporting a balanced lifestyle through year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating. Winnipeg, its capital, is one of Canada's most affordable major cities and a growing hub for tech, startups, and innovation, home to landmarks like the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Canada's first Indigenous museum.

Manitoba leads in clean energy production through its vast hydroelectric network, maintaining some of the lowest electricity rates nationwide. The economy is diversifying quickly, with rapid growth in agri-tech, clean technology, AI, and advanced manufacturing. The University of Manitoba and Red River College Polytechnic offer top-tier education with strong graduate employability rates, while tuition remains among the most affordable in Canada for international students.

Through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, newcomers benefit from streamlined immigration pathways that prioritize moderate work experience and post-graduation employment. The province actively supports integration through family and community-based selection criteria, ensuring a welcoming environment for new residents. Entrepreneurs find Manitoba particularly attractive due to low startup costs, agricultural innovation grants, and targeted business programs that make the province a competitive choice for launching ventures.

Manitoba is investing in the next generation of talent, sustainability, and innovation. Now is the time to seize the opportunities this future-driven province offers. Connect with our licensed immigration professionals today to start your journey toward permanent residency, entrepreneurship, and long-term success in Manitoba.

Facts

Geographic & Economic Profile of Manitoba

Winnipeg

Winnipeg

Capital
Winnipeg

Winnipeg

Largest city
English

English

Main language
1,505,117

1,505,117

Population
01/2026
647,797

647,797

Total Area (km²)
8th
553,556

553,556

Land Area (km²)
8th
94,241

94,241

Freshwater Area (km²)
5th
12%

12%

Sale tax
$16.00

$16.00

Minimum Hourly Wage
4/2025
$30.16

$30.16

Median Hourly Wage
6/2025
5.6%

5.6%

Unemployment rate
03/2026
59%

59%

Tertiary education
01/2025
$1,373

$1,373

Annual premium car insurance
2025
$300

$300

Monthly childcare
2025
$1,900

$1,900

2 bedroom apt rent
10/2025
$360,233

$360,233

Average House Price
12/2024

Weather Averages

Education Institutions

school
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University of Manitoba
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University of Winnipeg
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Red River College
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Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
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University College of the North
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Canadian Mennonite University
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Robertson College
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Assiniboine Community College
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Brandon University
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Providence University College

Major Economic Sectors

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Service-producing industries
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Goods-producing industries
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Public sector
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Industrial production
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Owner-occupied dwellings
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Manufacturing
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Health care and social assistance
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Public administration
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Construction
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Finance and insurance
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Retail trade
city

Top immigration occupations

Q3-2023
Immigration 1
  • 7511 - Transport truck drivers
  • 6711 - Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
  • 6552 - Other customer and information services representatives
  • 6311 - Food service supervisors
  • 6322 - Cooks
  • 6611 - Cashiers
  • 6541 - Security guards and related security service occupations
  • 1241 - Administrative assistants
  • 6421 - Retail salespersons

Manitoba Skills Immigration Draws

DateTotalStreamScoreLimitations
Apr 9, 202632Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (10), Francophone Community (7), Ethnocultural Communities (5), Regional Communities (5), Temp Public Policy (5), 8 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Mar 26, 202614Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (4), Francophone Community (8), Ethnocultural Communities (1), Temp Public Policy (1), 3 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Mar 12, 202646Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (17), Francophone Community (12), Regional Communities (6), Ethnocultural Communities (9), Temp Public Policy (2), 5 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Feb 26, 202672Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (40), Francophone Community (5), Regional Communities (8), Ethnocultural Communities (12), Temp Public Policy (7), 11 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Feb 12, 202629Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (9), Francophone Community (14), Regional Communities (3), Ethnocultural Communities (1), Temp Public Policy (3), 6 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Jan 29, 202647Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (24), Francophone Community (3), Regional Communities (4), Ethnocultural Communities (2), Temp Public Policy (14), 6 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Jan 15, 202655Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (21), Francophone Community (7), Regional Communities (15), Ethnocultural Communities (9), Temp Public Policy (3), 10 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Dec 31, 2025353Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificN/AHealth: 00013, 12111, 13112, 21110, 21120, 41301, 41404, 44101, 3XXXX
68Skilled Workers in ManitobaEmployer Services (7), Francophone Community (13), Regional Communities (32), Ethnocultural Communities (13), Temp Public Policy (3), 118 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Dec 18, 202563Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (10), Francophone Community (27), Regional Communities (5), Temp Public Policy (21), 8 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Dec 5, 2025184Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (10), Francophone Community (20), Regional Communities (21), Ethnocultural Communities (7), Temp Public Policy (126), 61 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Nov 21, 202535Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (18), Francophone Community (8), Regional Communities (8), Temp Public Policy (1), 5 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Nov 6, 202547Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (11), Francophone Community (18), Regional Communities (12), Ethnocultural Communities (4), Temp Public Policy (2), 10 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Oct 23, 202529Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (4), Francophone Community (3), Regional Communities (2), Ethnocultural Communities (1), Temp Public Policy (19), 29 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Oct 9, 2025583Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificN/AHealth: NOC 44101, 3XXXX
279Skilled Workers in ManitobaEmployer Services (45), Francophone Community (43), Regional Communities (8), Ethnocultural Communities (3), Temp Public Policy (180), 203 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Sep 18, 2025911Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/AEmployer Services (18), Francophone Community (24), Regional Communities (18), Ethnocultural Communities (4), Temp Public Policy (847), 341 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers Overseas
Sep 4, 20251866International Education Stream415 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
1466Skilled Workers in ManitobaN/ACitizen of Ukraine
15Skilled Workers in Manitoba812Employer Services (4), Francophone Community (7), Regional Communities (3), Ethnocultural Communities (1)
Skilled Workers Overseas
Aug 21, 202577Skilled Workers Overseas612Employer Services (6), Francophone Community (29), Regional Communities (31), Ethnocultural Communities (11). 18 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Aug 7, 202537Skilled Workers Overseas724Employer Services (15), Francophone Community (19), Regional Communities (1), Ethnocultural Communities (2). 7 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Jul 24, 202519Skilled Workers Overseas611Employer Services (2), Francophone Community (11), Regional Communities (3), Ethnocultural Communities (3). 3 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Jul 10, 202540International Education StreamGraduate Internship Pathway
27Skilled Workers Overseas673Employer Services (3), Francophone Community (2), Regional Communities (4), Ethnocultural Communities (18). 29 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Jun 26, 2025478International Education StreamClose relative in Manitoba
14Skilled Workers Overseas712Employer Services (5), Francophone Community (5), Regional Communities (3), Ethnocultural Communities (1). 65 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Jun 12, 202536Skilled Workers Overseas6135 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
May 29, 202530Skilled Workers Overseas6065 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
May 15, 202562Skilled Workers Overseas6268 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
May 1, 202526Skilled Workers Overseas7277 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Apr 17, 202527Skilled Workers Overseas6213 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Apr 3, 20254Skilled Workers Overseas721None of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Mar 21, 2025101Skilled Workers in Manitoba84423 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
7Skilled Workers Overseas705
Mar 6, 202598Skilled Workers in Manitoba86127 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
13Skilled Workers Overseas724
Feb 20, 202519International Education StreamMaster's Degree or Post-Graduation, and Close relative in MB
22Skilled Workers Overseas7117 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Feb 6, 202559International Education Stream18 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
17Skilled Workers Overseas612
Jan 23, 2025128Skilled Workers Overseas60922 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Jan 9, 2025145Skilled Workers in Manitoba83852 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
52Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Region-specific615Winkler Region
Dec 27, 2024239Skilled Workers in Manitoba85756 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
18Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificNOC 31101, 31102, 31301, 31302, 73301
19Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific63260030 – Restaurant and food service managers.
Dec 18, 2024297International Education Stream43 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
102Skilled Workers Overseas630
Nov 22, 202489Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Close relative84055 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
165International Education Stream
25Skilled Workers Overseas617
Nov 8, 202441Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific67260030 – Restaurant and food service managers. 33 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
188International Education Stream
45Skilled Workers Overseas709
Oct 24, 202450Skilled Workers in Manitoba87243 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
156International Education Stream
47Skilled Workers Overseas703
Oct 10, 202482Skilled Workers in Manitoba- Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba84536 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
114International Education Stream
38Skilled Workers Overseas711
Sep 27, 2024269International Education Stream56 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
79Skilled Workers Overseas582
Sep 12, 2024206Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific, Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba63200 - Cooks, 62200 - Chefs. 21 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Aug 30, 2024126International Education Stream21 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
24Skilled Workers Overseas727
Aug 15, 2024252International Education Stream37 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
40Skilled Workers Overseas703
Aug 1, 2024145Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificNOC 44101, 3XXXX. 29 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
58Skilled Workers Overseas724
Jul 18, 2024109International Education Stream16 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
52Skilled Workers Overseas645
Jul 4, 202485International Education Stream19 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
41Skilled Workers Overseas709
Jun 25, 2024205Skilled Workers Overseas516NOC 31301, 31302, 32101, 33102. 93 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Jun 21, 2024111International Education Stream31 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
52Skilled Workers Overseas721
Jun 6, 2024135Skilled Workers in Manitoba83435 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
74International Education Stream
45Skilled Workers Overseas708
May 23, 2024121Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Close relative78229 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
93International Education Stream
39Skilled Workers Overseas688
May 9, 202418Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificNOC 72024, 73301
242Skilled Workers in Manitoba83666 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
76International Education Stream
35Skilled Workers Overseas - Strategic Recruitment698
May 2, 2024488Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificNOC 33102, 60020, 731XX, 12XXX, 14XXX, 22XXX
427International Education Stream181 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
26Skilled Workers Overseas796
Apr 30, 2024451Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Apr 24, 2024203Skilled Workers in Manitoba- Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba81168 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
66International Education StreamMust have at least 4 years of work experience in the past 5 years
58Skilled Workers Overseas644
Apr 9, 2024276Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificNOC 33102, 60020, 731XX
87Skilled Workers Overseas69181 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Mar 26, 2024179Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Mar 8, 2024104Skilled Workers Overseas61420 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Feb 28, 2024155Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Feb 8, 2024151Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Close relative61926 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
83International Education Stream
48Skilled Workers Overseas713
Jan 30, 2024117Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Jan 25, 2024156Skilled Workers in Manitoba- Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba77229 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
78International Education Stream
41Skilled Workers Overseas713
Jan 11, 2024168Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Close relative607Only for applicants with a close relative who is a Canadian or PR living in MB for at least 1 year
166Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations82373 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
58International Education Stream
31Skilled Workers Overseas639
Dec 29, 202389Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Dec 28, 2023160Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Close relative61253 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
67International Education Stream
27Skilled Workers Overseas698
Dec 21, 20231113Skilled Workers Overseas601529 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Dec 14, 2023160Skilled Workers in Manitoba - MB Education77420 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
62International Education Stream
61Skilled Workers Overseas714
Dec 4, 2023117Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Nov 30, 2023148Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Close relative610Only for applicants with a close relative who is a Canadian or PR living in MB for at least 1 year
82International Education Stream50 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
38Skilled Workers Overseas720
Nov 16, 202392Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specificNOC 31300, 32101, 32102, 32112, 32129, 33100, 33102, 33103, 33109, 41220, 41221, 42201, 42202, 43100, 44100
100Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations80969 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
61International Education Stream
48Skilled Workers Overseas721
Nov 3, 202336Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Nov 2, 2023204Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations78560 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
131International Education Stream
65Skilled Workers Overseas708
Oct 5, 2023219Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific610NOC Group 72XXX, 73XXX, 75XXX
222Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations629140 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
60International Education Stream
41Skilled Workers Overseas601
Sep 29, 202342Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Sep 28, 20231072Skilled Workers Overseas605504 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Sep 21, 2023298Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific612NOC Group 64XXX, 65XXX
239Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations63159 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
56International Education Stream
27Skilled Workers Overseas723
Sep 7, 2023230Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific595NOC Groups: 20XXX, 21XXX, 22XXX, 30XXX, 31XXX, 32XXX, 33XXX, 40XXX, 41XXX, 42XXX, 43XXX, 44XXX, 45XXX, 50XXX, 51XXX, 52XXX, 53XXX, 54XXX, 55XXX
236Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations640158 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
52International Education Stream
40Skilled Workers Overseas724
Aug 31, 2023288Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Region-specific600Only for applicants stating the intent to reside outside Winnipeg
Aug 25, 202322Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Aug 24, 2023256Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific612NOC Groups: 73XXX, 74XXX, 75XXX
250Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations646178 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
63International Education Stream
54Skilled Workers Overseas724
Aug 10, 2023249Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific605NOC Groups: 94XXX, 95XXX
279Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations64743 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
47International Education Stream
40Skilled Workers Overseas708
Jul 28, 202321Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Jul 27, 2023335Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific614NOC Groups: 62XXX, 64XXX, 65XXX
202Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations649106 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
51International Education Stream
21Skilled Workers Overseas717
Jul 20, 2023595Skilled Workers Overseas611340 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
Jul 13, 2023205Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific604NOC Groups: 3XXXX, 10XXX, 14XXX, 75XXX
237Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations66177 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
57International Education Stream
41Skilled Workers Overseas774
Jun 29, 2023315Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific613NOC 60030, 62020, 65201
184Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations662162 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
62International Education Stream
26Skilled Workers Overseas717
Jun 26, 202349Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points
Jun 15, 2023255Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific602NOC Groups: 72XXX, 731XX, 732XX, 734XX
205Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations665187 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
59International Education Stream
21Skilled Workers Overseas718
Jun 1, 2023262Skilled Workers in Manitoba - Occupation-specific607NOC Groups: 11XXX, 13XXX, 21XXX, 42XXX, 44XXX
240Skilled Workers in Manitoba - All occupations669589 of total invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates
56International Education Stream
31Skilled Workers Overseas801
May 25, 202329Special Immigration Measure – UkraineUkraine citizen with CLB 4 and established connection to MB and MPMP assessment criteria score at least 60 points

References
https://doi.org/10.25318/1410028701-eng
https://doi.org/10.25318/3710013001-eng
http://www.ibc.ca/ns/resources/industry-resources/insurance-fact-book
https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/sales-tax-rates-by-province
https://arrivein.com/daily-life-in-canada/child-care-in-canada-types-cost-and-tips-for-newcomers
https://www.crea.ca/housing-market-stats/canadian-housing-market-stats/national-price-map
https://wowa.ca/cost-of-living-canada
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ie/manitoba/about_mb.html

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