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Manitoba government offers support to rural employers by opting in to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program temporary mea...

Manitoba continues to face labour market shortages, and employers are experiencing difficulty with filling critical labour gaps, especially in rural and northern regions where chal...

Manitoba to prioritize select work permit holders for provincial nomination

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to run targeted draws for individuals who’ve obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public p...

Manitoba expands work permit access for rural employers and workers under TFWP measures

Manitoba has become the third province, following Nova Scotia and Quebec, to opt into temporary federal measures, giving eligible rural employers more flexibility to hire and retai...

Manitoba backs AI in healthcare projects

WINNIPEG – Research Manitoba, along with the Manitoba government, is pleased to announce the official investment of more than $1.3 million to advance made-in-Manitoba artificial in...

Update: 2025 Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will conduct targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draws to invite individuals who were issued Support Letters under the Temporary Pu...

Manitoba holds largest selection round of the year, inviting over 900 provincial nominee candidates

On May 7, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its largest draw of the year, through which over 900 candidates received invitations to apply (ITAs). This select...

Province to spend $15M on revamping Winnipeg’s Pantages Playhouse Theatre

A historic theatre in Winnipeg that has played host to Charlie Chaplin, Harry Houdini and Ella Fitzgerald but later shuttered is one step closer to raising the curtains again. 

Manitoba government taking Sobeys to municipal board over property controls

The Manitoba government is challenging property contracts held by Sobeys, claiming the grocery giant is making it more difficult for competitors to enter the market.

Manitoba could have commissioner enforce planned social media ban for kids: Kinew

Manitoba is looking at having a commissioner or regulator enforce its proposed ban on social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for children under 16.

Northern Manitoba could see ‘protected land’ label for Seal River Watershed

A proposal from the First Nations in the Seal River Watershed Alliance, along with the provincial and federal governments proposes designating the watershed as protected land.

Manitoba holds largest immigration draw of the year so far, targeting select occupations

On April 23, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw. The province issued a total of 308 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across two...

Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment initiative in 10th draw of the year

On May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held another selection round targeting candidates directly invited under a strategic recruitment initiative. Invitations w...

‘A lot of progress’ in Peguis First Nation flood fight, Premier Kinew says

As flood-prone communities across Manitoba continue to brace for the spring thaw, this never-ending winter is giving them time to prepare, said Premier Wab Kinew.

A tuition increase could be coming to Manitoba post-secondary institutions. The province has set…

Province of Manitoba sets tuition increase cap at 4% - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caA tuition increase could be coming to Manitoba post-secondary institutions. The province has set the...

Kinew plans trip to Ottawa

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is planning to go to Ottawa next week for a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney with talk of a northern trade corridor in the air.

Manitoba set to become 1st province to ban social media for children

Premier Wab Kinew did not specify when his plan would be introduced nor did he say the age range of who the potential law would impact.

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Bill to cut tax on some food in Manitoba passes after long nights of debate

Manitoba's budget bill, which includes a tax cut on some foods, passed through a final vote early Friday after long days and nights of acrimonious debate.

Manitoba PNP holds first immigration draw of April, foreign skilled workers invited

On April 9, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw, inviting candidates through both pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidate...

Province Protecting and Expanding Ontario Farmland

Government restricting the international acquisition of provincial farmland and supporting agricultural expansion in northern Ontario

Manitoba declares public health emergency due to high HIV rates

The province's chief public health officer says Manitoba 'continues to experience some of the highest rates of HIV in Canada'

Manitoba to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids

The Government of Manitoba plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for youth. As reported by CBC News, Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement at a fundraising gala in Winnipeg o...

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Manitoba wildfire forecast for 2026 better than last year: minister

Manitoba’s 2026 wildfire season is not expected to be as intense as last year’s, according to an interim report reflecting on the lessons learned in 2025.