Manitoba is located between Ontario and Saskatchewan. More and more people from all around the world are moving to Manitoba. You and your family will enjoy Manitoba’s relaxed way of life. All newcomers are welcome to settle in Manitoba’s friendly towns and cities. You can enjoy all that the province has to offer, including help to newcomers who want to find a good job, start a new business, and settle into a new life in Manitoba. It also boasts a strong economy offering many jobs and more than 200 languages spoken in different parts of the province (English is the official language).
Settlement in Manitoba
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General
- Immigrate to Manitoba-Arrive and Settle – The pages and links in this section are guides that explain all aspects of life in Manitoba – housing, education, society, culture and laws and practical matters such as shopping, banking and recreation.
- ENTRY Program – The ENTRY Program provides settlement orientation for all newcomers to Winnipeg. Participants will learn about four major topics: Employment and Education, Places to Go, Laws, and Health.
- Welcome to Canada: Publications for Newcomers – Publications by the Government of Canada to help you know what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada.
- Francophone Immigration: Information on immigrating to Canada as a French Speaker
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Government Services
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – Being nominated by the MPNP gives you expedited processing of your permanent resident application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). This makes the MPNP a faster route to Canadian permanent resident status for Manitoba-destined immigrants.
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Health Care
Manitoba Health – Manitoba governmental site explaining how to obtain provincial health insurance and services.
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Housing
- Immigrate to Manitoba-Housing – Reading this section will help you find an affordable home for yourself or your family.
- Craigslist – Housing rental search for Winnipeg.
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Transportation
Immigrate to Manitoba-Transportation – Information on transportation in MB, including public transport, taxis, buses, and driving.
Education in Manitoba
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International Credentials
Learn about Academic Credential Assessment – An academic credential assessment is used to evaluate a credential (diploma, degree) earned outside of Canada to determine what it compares to in Canada.
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Language
Immigrate to Manitoba-Learning English – Information about learning English in Manitoba including where to get a language assessment, where to find information about language classes.
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Daycare, Primary and Secondary Schools
- Immigrate to Manitoba – Manitoba’s Education – An overview of the education system in the province including information on how to enroll your children in school.
- Manitoba Schools, School Divisions and Districts – Contact information for Manitoba schools, school divisions and districts, including maps, calendar dates and school board contacts.
- Daycare Bear: The Canadian Childcare Providers Information Network – Listings of childcare providers across Canada
Employment in Manitoba
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Government Services
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – Under the MB PNP for skilled workers, Manitoba recruits, screens and nominates prospective immigrants with the skills to fill specific Manitoba labor market requirements.
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Vocational Services
Employment Manitoba Centres – Employment/career counselling, referrals, job search assistance, access to computers and additional employment services.
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Trades
Manitoba Apprenticeships – Provides support services and training to help immigrants work in the trades in Manitoba.
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Job Search Websites
- Manitoba Government Jobs – Search for careers in the provincial public service.