From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Regional economic immigration programs are pivotal for the sustainable growth and stability of the economy in Canada. They also play a vital role in enriching the country’s cultural diversity.<\/p>\n May 8, 2024<\/strong>\u2014Ottawa<\/strong>\u2014The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced a new measure that supports Manitoba\u2019s Provincial Nominee Program. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has granted Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for nominees whose work permits are expiring in 2024. These individuals, primarily post-graduation work permit holders, are crucial contributors to Manitoba\u2019s economy and cultural landscape.<\/p>\n This initiative will allow 6,700 temporary workers, identified by Manitoba, to maintain employment while their Provincial Nominee Program applications are processed. Within two years, these individuals are expected to receive official nominations and potentially achieve permanent resident status.<\/p>\n IRCC aims to stabilize permanent immigration and reduce the number of temporary residents in Canada. While this measure is specific to Manitoba, IRCC is willing to explore similar opportunities with other provinces to meet labor market demands and facilitate permanent residency transitions.<\/p>\n “Supporting Manitoba\u2019s skilled workers helps the province achieve its regional economic immigration objectives. This initiative is part of our commitment to transition more temporary residents to permanent status, addressing local labor needs. We are open to collaboration with other provinces to ensure a skilled, diverse workforce that bolsters Canada\u2019s economy.”<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “Manitoba\u2019s future prosperity hinges on supporting new Canadians who call our province home. By extending temporary resident status for potential nominees, we are proactively retaining the skills and expertise necessary for a robust and diverse workforce.”<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour and Immigration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> This initiative extends temporary resident status to support skilled workers in Manitoba pending their Provincial Nominee Program applications.<\/p>\n The measure aids 6,700 temporary workers, primarily post-graduation permit holders, working towards permanent residency.<\/p>\n It strengthens Manitoba\u2019s workforce by retaining skilled workers, contributing to economic stability and cultural diversity.<\/p>\n Yes, IRCC is open to collaborations with other provinces to transition temporary residents to permanent status.<\/p>\n Immigration drives labor force and population growth, playing a crucial role in Canada\u2019s economic and demographic expansion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Regional economic immigration programs support the sustainable growth and economic stability of our country, and contribute significantly to the cultural diversity and enrichment of Canada. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4486,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4488\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}News Release<\/h2>\n
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the purpose of the new measure in Manitoba?<\/h3>\n
Who benefits from Manitoba\u2019s new immigration measure?<\/h3>\n
How does this initiative impact Canada\u2019s labor force?<\/h3>\n
Are similar measures considered for other provinces?<\/h3>\n
How does immigration contribute to Canada\u2019s growth?<\/h3>\n