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Manitoba Extends a Warm Welcome to the Immigrants- PNP Program a Hit…
Posted on : 08 January,2011

In the year 2010, the number of immigrants in the province of Manitoba increased by 17%, with over 15,000 immigrants arriving last year.

Welcoming the immigrants and appreciating the quality of skilled workforce that enters the province through the Provincial Nominee Program, Manitoba Labor and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard said, "Having a stable, skilled workforce is what brings us work and opens up markets. It's the quality of immigrants through the provincial nominee program. They're highly skilled and highly educated.” A higher number of businesses have put forth the demand for more skilled laborers so as to fill in the vacant positions.

Further, to ensure that quality skilled immigrants choose Manitoba over other provinces, Manitoba would be receiving an 8% increase in their settlement funding from the government in the coming year. The province will also continue to appeal to the federal government to increase the number of federal certificates available through their PNP in the hopes of attracting more skilled workers to the province.

Col BS Sandhu (Retd), CMD, WWICS said that Canada has always topped the charts in immigration; however, aspirants always preferred to settle in provinces like Ontario and British Columbia. Manitoba has recently made it to the favorite list and the welcoming attitude of the Manitoba authorities have added to the popularity. He added that the skilled immigrants quickly integrate into the economy and enrich the province economically and culturally. That's why immigration is supported by the authorities.

Manitoba province of Canada has witnessed tremendous growth in the past years and has emerged as an employment hub majorly for government and government funded institutions. Besides agriculture, the industry has also faired well in the recent years making it a good choice for skilled immigrants. The well-equipped infrastructure and transportation have also accentuated the growth and development of the province in the recent years.