Competitiveness, Training and Trade
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Open for Business and Farming Through Immigration
With a population of 1.1 million and diverse skills and multicultural backgrounds, Manitoba is the ideal size and place to start or purchase a business or farm, and to raise a family. Manitoba invites you to explore the business-friendly atmosphere and abundant opportunities that await you in the province. We have a history of welcoming newcomers and fully recognize the importance of business and farm immigrants to our province’s economic and demographic development. We encourage you to take advantage of an extensive network of services available to newcomers.
The Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada share responsibilities regarding business people immigrating to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program for Business.
The Provincial Nominee Program for Business allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish, purchase a business or become partners in an existing business.
The Provincial Nominee Program for Business accelerates the immigration process by providing a Nomination Certificate to you which allows for faster processing by the Government of Canada of your immigration application. The Province of Manitoba is committed to help you and your family settle successfully, identify business opportunities and establish your business or farm in the province.
If you are considering starting a farm in Manitoba but do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Provincial Nominee Program for Business, please visit the Young Farmer Nominee Program for an exciting opportunity that may still allow you to qualify.
For more information on farming in Manitoba, please visit Farming Opportunities and Farming Practices pages of this website.
For more information on Manitoba's business advantages, visit strategic business advantages, or Investing in Manitoba, where you will find an extensive Manitoba Business Facts section.
For more information beyond what is provided in this website about business immigration to Manitoba contact:
Business Immigration and Investment Branch
Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade
6th Floor (Room 600) – 259 Portage Avenue,
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada R3B 3P4
Tel: (Canada 001) 204-945-1872
Fax: (Canada 001) 204-948-2179
E-mail: pnp-b@gov.mb.ca
