Manitoba Increases Immigration Nomination Quota for 2025
Manitoba Gains Higher Immigration Quota for 2025, Opening More PR Opportunities
Manitoba’s labour market and skilled immigrants have been positively affected following a recent announcement. It has been reported that the province has been approved to increase its immigration nomination intake for the year 2025.
Successful negotiations have been achieved by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to increase its quota every year, and as a result, the province will nominate 6,239 candidate PRs this year, an increase of 1,489 places compared to previous levels.
Manitoba Immigration Targets Get a Boost
Even as the provincial government did not indicate how the additional spots will be allocated to its streams, authorities did affirm that the boost will facilitate the province of Manitoba to “align immigration to labour market needs and long-term provincial economic objectives.
The Effect on the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
The increase in allocation brings the MPNP’s operating capacity to around 65% of its 2024 level, which was 9,500 nominations. All of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) saw deep cuts earlier in 2025, when the federal immigration levels were reduced to help combat housing and affordability issues throughout the country.
Focus on Skilled Worker Streams
- Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream - For workers already in the province contributing to its labour force or already having job opportunities from Manitoba employers.
- Skilled Worker Overseas Stream - A stream that supports Canada's Express Entry stream, allowing the province to directly choose eligible candidates from the federal pool.
Temporary Residence Applications
Visas for Visitors Abroad (TRV)
- India: Increased sharply from 28 to 58 days.
- Pakistan: Increased from 36 to 48 days.
- Nigeria: Down from 56 days to 32 days.
- Philippines: Shortened from 33 to 20 days.
- United States: Slight rise from 21 to 23 days.
Metro Areas Now Ineligible for Low-Wage LMIA Applications
The following Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) now fall under the exclusion list due to jobless rates exceeding the 6% threshold:
| Family Size | Minimum Required Funds (Annual) |
|---|---|
| 1 person (student only) | CAD $22,895 |
| 2 people | CAD $28,502 |
| 3 people | CAD $35,040 |
| 4 people | CAD $42,543 |
| 5 people | CAD $48,252 |
| 6 people | CAD $54,420 |
| 7 people | CAD $60,589 |
| Additional family member | CAD $6,170 |
These figures represent a significant increase from the earlier requirement of CAD $20,635 for a single applicant, which had been in effect since January 1, 2024.
How Strategic Recruitment Efforts are Implemented
As Part of a Larger National Reorientation
Manitoba’s boost comes on the heels of a recent series of readjustments throughout Canada. Provinces, including Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and even the Northwest Territories, have all been awarded larger allocations for the year 2025.
Conclusion
This growth for potential migrants, especially those in areas of medicine, manufacturing, information technology, and the skilled professions, may mean improved odds of receiving an invitation to apply under Manitoba’s PNP Streams. Throughout the year, the MPNP will continue to utilize its skilled worker streams and strategic recruitment to recruit against its revised target of nominating 6,239 candidates, making Manitoba one of the most inclusive provinces in Canada for newcomers.
