Manitoba Expands Work Permit Access for Rural Employers and Workers
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Manitoba has become the third province to opt into temporary federal measures, giving eligible rural employers more flexibility to hire and retain temporary foreign workers. These measures took effect on April 14, 2026.
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Manitoba has become the third province to opt into temporary federal measures, giving eligible rural employers more flexibility to hire and retain temporary foreign workers. These measures, which impact the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), took effect on April 14, 2026.
Impact on Employers and Workers
These measures will allow rural employers to hire temporary foreign workers more easily, helping to address labor shortages in these regions. Workers will also have more opportunities for employment and career advancement.
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