Introduction
Immigration continues to be a significant driver of population growth in our province. We continue to welcome immigrants from all categories to our province and celebrate the diversity of knowledge, skills, education and training, and life histories new families bring to communities throughout our province.
Data in this report was created by the Province of Manitoba using IRCC Q2 2018 immigration data and has been approved by IRCC for public release. Please note that all values between 0 and 5 are shown as “– –”. This is done to prevent individuals from being identified when IRCC data is compiled and compared to other publicly available statistics.
1. Immigration Trends
By July 1, 2017, Manitoba was estimated to have more than 1.33 million people representing about 3.6% of Canada’s total population. In 2017, 14,700 permanent residents chose Manitoba as their immigration destination. This represents 5.1% of total immigration to Canada.
Table 1: Immigration to Manitoba in the Past Decade
Category | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sponsored Family | 1,500 | 1,470 | 1,450 | 1,485 | 1,800 | 1,995 | 1,845 | 1,845 | 2,380 | 2,475 | 18,250 |
Skilled Workers | 605 | 600 | 900 | 620 | 660 | 610 | 390 | 715 | 490 | 295 | 5,885 |
Provincial Nominee | 7,975 | 10,150 | 12,180 | 12,350 | 9,535 | 8,875 | 12,195 | 10,260 | 9,960 | 9,425 | 102,905 |
Other Economic | 120 | 150 | 200 | 190 | 145 | 125 | 270 | 265 | 240 | 330 | 2,055 |
Refugee | 970 | 1,100 | 1,030 | 1,305 | 1,145 | 1,470 | 1,505 | 1,770 | 3,730 | 2,130 | 16,150 |
Other | 50 | 45 | 50 | 25 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 35 | 390 |
Total | 11,225 | 13,520 | 15,810 | 15,975 | 13,325 | 13,125 | 16,240 | 14,900 | 16,825 | 14,700 | 145,645 |
In 2017, Canada welcomed 286,470 new permanent residents, a decrease of 3.3% over 2016. By immigration category, the largest groups were, family class (28.8%), Provincial Nominees (17.4%), and skilled workers (16.6%).
Table 2: Immigration to Canada in the Past Decade
Category | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Total |
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Sponsored Family | 71,895 | 71,980 | 65,555 | 61,335 | 69,870 | 83,375 | 67,645 | 65,485 | 78,005 | 82,465 | 717,615 |
Skilled Workers | 103,765 | 95,970 | 119,375 | 88,770 | 91,415 | 83,230 | 67,605 | 70,140 | 65,610 | 47,415 | 833,295 |
Provincial Nominee | 22,415 | 30,380 | 36,430 | 38,415 | 40,880 | 39,900 | 47,630 | 44,535 | 46,180 | 49,725 | 396,490 |
Other Economic | 22,920 | 27,165 | 31,135 | 28,915 | 28,450 | 25,125 | 49,975 | 55,715 | 44,245 | 62,115 | 375,750 |
Refugee | 21,860 | 22,850 | 24,700 | 27,875 | 23,095 | 24,140 | 24,070 | 32,115 | 58,915 | 41,475 | 301,095 |
Other | 4,390 | 3,825 | 3,500 | 3,390 | 4,055 | 3,265 | 3,375 | 3,845 | 3,430 | 3,270 | 36,345 |
Total | 247,245 | 252,170 | 280,690 | 248,700 | 257,765 | 259,035 | 260,295 | 271,830 | 296,385 | 286,475 | 2,660,590 |
2. Immigration Levels
Immigration to Canada decreased 3% from 296,395 in 2016 to 286,470 in 2017. According to IRCC, this decrease is due to longer than expected landings times across Canada.
Table 3: Canada Permanent Residents by Immigration Category
Immigration Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
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Sponsored Family | 65,485 | 24.1% | 78,005 | 26.3% | 82,465 | 28.8% |
Skilled Workers | 70,140 | 25.8% | 65,610 | 22.1% | 47,415 | 16.6% |
Other Federal Economic | 55,715 | 20.5% | 44,245 | 14.9% | 62,120 | 21.7% |
Provincial Nominee | 44,535 | 16.4% | 46,180 | 15.6% | 49,725 | 17.4% |
Refugee | 32,115 | 11.8% | 58,915 | 19.9% | 41,475 | 14.5% |
Other | 3,845 | 1.4% | 3,430 | 1.2% | 3,270 | 1.1% |
Total | 271,835 | 100.0% | 296,385 | 100.0% | 286,470 | 100.0% |
Difference from previous year | 11,540 | 4.4% | 24,550 | 112.7% | -9,915 | -3.3% |
Immigration by Province or Territory
In 2017, the top destinations for new permanent residents were Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, followed by British Columbia and Manitoba. Most provinces, with the exception of PEI (2%), ON (2%), BC (1%) and the territories, all saw a decrease in landings over the previous year. This is reflective of lower admissions in 2017 compared to 2016.
Table 4: Permanent Residents by Province/Territory
Province/Territory | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
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Newfoundland and Labrador | 1,120 | 0.4% | 1,190 | 0.4% | 1,170 | 0.4% |
Prince Edward Island | 1,190 | 0.4% | 2,315 | 0.8% | 2,350 | 0.8% |
Nova Scotia | 3,405 | 1.3% | 5,485 | 1.9% | 4,515 | 1.6% |
New Brunswick | 2,580 | 0.9% | 4,675 | 1.6% | 3,650 | 1.3% |
Quebec | 48,960 | 18.0% | 53,240 | 18.0% | 52,390 | 18.3% |
Ontario | 103,615 | 38.1% | 110,025 | 37.1% | 111,925 | 39.1% |
Manitoba | 14,900 | 5.5% | 16,825 | 5.7% | 14,700 | 5.1% |
Saskatchewan | 12,520 | 4.6% | 14,855 | 5.0% | 14,680 | 5.1% |
Alberta | 47,200 | 17.4% | 49,200 | 16.6% | 42,090 | 14.7% |
British Columbia | 35,735 | 13.1% | 38,075 | 12.8% | 38,435 | 13.4% |
Northwest Territories | 210 | 0.1% | 185 | 0.1% | 240 | 0.1% |
Nunavut | 35 | 0.0% | 35 | 0.0% | 40 | 0.0% |
Yukon | 265 | 0.1% | 210 | 0.1% | 225 | 0.1% |
Not stated | 95 | 0.0% | 70 | 0.0% | 65 | 0.0% |
Total | 271,830 | 100.0% | 296,385 | 100.0% | 286,475 | 100.0% |
As a result of lower admissions overall, immigration to Manitoba decreased 13% compared to 2016. This decrease represents the lowest intake since 2013. Manitoba saw an increase in PN landings proportionate to all landings over the previous year and a decrease in refugee landings.
Table 5: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Immigration Category
Immigration Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
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Sponsored Family | 1,845 | 12.4% | 2,380 | 14.1% | 2,475 | 16.8% |
Skilled Workers | 715 | 4.8% | 490 | 2.9% | 295 | 2.0% |
Other Federal Economic | 265 | 1.8% | 490 | 2.9% | 295 | 2.0% |
Provincial Nominee | 10,260 | 68.9% | 9,960 | 59.2% | 9,425 | 64.1% |
Refugee | 1,770 | 11.9% | 3,730 | 22.2% | 2,130 | 14.5% |
Other | 35 | 0.2% | 25 | 0.1% | 35 | 0.2% |
Total | 14,900 | 5.5% | 16,825 | 5.7% | 14,700 | 5.1% |
Difference from previous year | -1,340 | -8.3% | 1,925 | 12.9% | -2,125 | -12.6% |
Immigration by City
Similar to the previous three years, Winnipeg continued to rank 6th among Canadian cities as a destination for immigrants in 2017, following Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. Together, these cities attracted close to 72% of new permanent residents.
Table 6: Summary of Canada Permanent Residents by Census Metropolitan Area (CMA)
CMA | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||
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Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | |
Toronto | 82,105 | 30.2% | 1 | 81,380 | 27.5% | 1 | 86,505 | 30.2% | 1 |
Montréal | 41,655 | 15.3% | 2 | 44,235 | 14.9% | 2 | 44,610 | 15.6% | 2 |
Vancouver | 28,385 | 10.4% | 3 | 29,720 | 10.0% | 3 | 29,830 | 10.4% | 3 |
Calgary | 21,700 | 8.0% | 4 | 21,435 | 7.2% | 4 | 17,880 | 6.2% | 4 |
Edmonton | 16,740 | 6.2% | 5 | 17,885 | 6.0% | 5 | 15,920 | 5.6% | 5 |
Winnipeg | 12,390 | 4.6% | 14,070 | 4.7% | 6 | 11,840 | 4.1% | 6 | |
Ottawa – Gatineau | 6,250 | 2.3% | 7,870 | 2.7% | 7 | 7,465 | 2.6% | 7 | |
Saskatoon | 4,450 | 1.6% | 5,750 | 1.9% | 8 | 5,940 | 2.1% | 8 | |
Regina | 3,970 | 1.5% | 4,995 | 1.7% | 9 | 5,295 | 1.8% | 9 | |
Halifax | 2,735 | 1.0% | 4,570 | 1.5% | 10 | 3,745 | 1.3% | 10 | |
Hamilton | 3,020 | 1.1% | 4,190 | 1.4% | 3,240 | 1.1% | 11 | ||
Total Top Ten | 223,400 | 82.2% | 236,100 | 79.7% | 232,270 | 81.1% | |||
Other | 48,430 | 17.8% | 60,285 | 20.3% | 54,205 | 18.9% | |||
Total | 271,830 | 100.0% | 296,385 | 100.0% | 286,475 | 100.0% |
3. Manitoba Permanent Residents
Between 2008 and 2017, more than 145,600 immigrants settled in Manitoba.
Table 7: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Immigration Category
Immigration Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
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Sponsored Family | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage |
Principal Applicant | 1,480 | 9.9% | 1,965 | 11.7% | 2,060 | 14.0% |
Spouse/Partner/Dependant | 370 | 2.5% | 415 | 2.5% | 420 | 2.9% |
Sponsored Family Subtotal | 1,845 | 12.4% | 2,380 | 14.1% | 2,475 | 16.8% |
Economic Class | ||||||
Business | 5 | 0.0% | 10 | 0.1% | — | 0.0% |
Canadian Experience Class – PA | 70 | 0.5% | 60 | 0.4% | 160 | 1.1% |
Canadian Experience Class – SD | 45 | 0.3% | 60 | 0.4% | 75 | 0.5% |
Caregiver Class – PA | 60 | 0.4% | 45 | 0.3% | 20 | 0.1% |
Caregiver Class – SD | 85 | 0.6% | 50 | 0.3% | 55 | 0.4% |
Provincial/Territorial Nominees – PA | 4,360 | 29.3% | 4,110 | 24.4% | 3,900 | 26.5% |
Provincial/Territorial Nominees – SD | 5,900 | 39.6% | 5,845 | 34.7% | 5,525 | 37.6% |
Skilled Trades | — | 0.0% | 20 | 0.1% | 20 | 0.1% |
Skilled Workers – PA | 275 | 1.8% | 195 | 1.2% | 140 | 1.0% |
Skilled Workers – SD | 440 | 3.0% | 290 | 1.7% | 155 | 1.1% |
Economic Class Subtotal | 11,250 | 75.5% | 10,690 | 63.5% | 10,055 | 68.4% |
Refugees | ||||||
Government-Assisted Refugees | 695 | 4.7% | 1,270 | 7.5% | 610 | 4.1% |
Privately Sponsored Refugees | 980 | 6.6% | 2,070 | 12.3% | 1,360 | 9.3% |
Blended Sponsorship Refugees | 40 | 0.3% | 320 | 1.9% | 85 | 0.6% |
Protected Persons in Canada & Dependents | 55 | 0.4% | 70 | 0.4% | 80 | 0.5% |
Refugee Subtotal | 1,770 | 11.9% | 3,730 | 22.2% | 2,130 | 14.5% |
Other Immigrants | 35 | 0.2% | 25 | 0.1% | 35 | 0.2% |
Total | 14,900 | 100.0% | 16,825 | 100.0% | 14,700 | 100.0% |
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues to be the main tool for bringing skilled economic immigrants to meet Manitoba’s labour and economic development needs. On an annual basis the MPNP nominates skilled workers, international students, and business investors who are best suited to contribute to Manitoba’s economy.
Between 2008 and 2017, the MPNP landings contributed to approximately 70% of all immigrants to Manitoba, and approximately 92% of all economic immigrants to the province. In 2017, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominees accounted for 94% of all economic immigrants (9,425) while 6% arrived under other economic categories (625).
In the last decade, roughly 22% of Provincial Nominees settled outside of the Winnipeg municipality, compared to 13% from all other immigrant classes.
Manitoba continues to establish partnerships with employers to receive the largest share of Provincial Nominees across Canada over a ten-year period. In 2017, Manitoba received roughly 19% of all Provincial Nominees to Canada, second highest after Saskatchewan.
Manitoba continues to work with the federal government, employers, and communities to attract and retain immigrants. Manitoba Provincial Nominees who landed between 2012-2016 and filed taxes in 2016, have a retention rate of 88.7% (IMDB 2016).
Sponsored Family
Eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Canada can sponsor their family members, spouses and dependents and grandparents to come to Canada. In 2017, Manitoba received 2,475 permanent residents who accounted for nearly 17% of the Sponsored Family category. The top source countries accounting for 62% of this category include India, Philippines, China and the United States.
Refugees
In 2017, refugees from all over the world settled in communities throughout Manitoba. Various groups and service provider organizations throughout the province supported newly arrived refugees as well as continue to support those who arrived within the past few years.
Manitoba resettled just over 5% of all refugees and protected persons to Canada including close to 7% of Canada’s government-assisted refugees (610) and 8% of privately sponsored refugees (1,360). Of all resettled refugees in Manitoba, close to 17% are from Syrian while the remaining 83% are from Eritrea, Somalia, Iraq, Ethiopia and Democratic Republic of Congo, among many others. Of all permanent residents to Manitoba, nearly 15% landed as refugees and protected persons (2,130).
In 2017, the provincial Interdepartmental Asylum Seeker Planning Team helped to manage the intake and flow of approximately 1,090 asylum seekers, the majority of whom entered Manitoba as irregular migrants. Compared to 2016, refugee claims in Manitoba spiked 354% in 2017.
4. Destination
Regional Destination (Economic Region)
Immigration continues to benefit regional communities. Between 2008 and 2017, approximately 117,585 immigrants settled in the Winnipeg Economic Region, while more than 28,060 immigrants have settled in other economic regions outside of Winnipeg. In 2017, 20% of newcomers chose to live outside of Winnipeg (2,920) and all economic regions of the province saw increases in immigration compared to 2016 with the exception of Winnipeg, South Central, and Parklands.
Table 8: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Intended Destination
Economic Region | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||
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Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | |
Winnipeg | 12,330 | 82.8% | 1 | 14,015 | 83.3% | 1 | 11,780 | 80.1% | 1 |
Southwest | 1,270 | 8.5% | 2 | 1,080 | 6.4% | 2 | 1,160 | 7.9% | 2 |
South Central | 455 | 3.1% | 3 | 705 | 4.2% | 3 | 540 | 3.7% | 3 |
Southeast | 325 | 2.2% | 4 | 395 | 2.3% | 4 | 435 | 3.0% | 4 |
North | 170 | 1.1% | 5 | 210 | 1.2% | 5 | 330 | 2.2% | 5 |
North Central | 120 | 0.8% | 7 | 130 | 0.8% | 7 | 155 | 1.1% | 6 |
Interlake | 125 | 0.8% | 6 | 100 | 0.6% | 8 | 150 | 1.0% | 7 |
Parklands | 95 | 0.6% | 8 | 170 | 1.0% | 6 | 145 | 1.0% | 8 |
Not found | 5 | 0.0% | 15 | 0.1% | 5 | 0.0% | |||
Total | 14,900 | 100.0% | 16,825 | 100.0% | 14,700 | 100.0% |
Community Destination (Census Metropolitan Area)
Since 2008, approximately 117,530 immigrants settled in the City of Winnipeg compared to approximately 28,115 who chose more than 130 regional communities as their destination within Manitoba. During this period, approximately 7,540 immigrants settled in Brandon, 3,375 in Winkler, 2,735 in Steinbach, 2,375 in Neepawa, 1,560 in Morden, and 1,480 in Thompson.
In 2017, 2,930 new permanent residents chose regional communities outside of Winnipeg, a 4% increase from 2016 (2,815). The top immigrant source countries to regional communities in 2017 include Philippines (885), India (575), China (145), Ukraine (110), and Germany (95).
Table 9: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Intended Destination (Top Ten)
Census Subdivision | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||
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Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | |
Winnipeg | 12,330 | 82.8% | 1 | 14,015 | 83.3% | 1 | 11,780 | 80.1% | 1 |
Brandon | 4.7% | 2 | 635 | 3.8% | 2 | 645 | 4.4% | 2 | |
Neepawa | 455 | 3.1% | 3 | 255 | 1.5% | 4 | 375 | 2.6% | 3 |
Steinbach | 190 | 1.3% | 4 | 215 | 1.3% | 5 | 255 | 1.7% | 4 |
Thompson | 135 | 0.9% | 6 | 150 | 0.9% | 6 | 255 | 1.7% | 4 |
Morden | 170 | 1.1% | 5 | 300 | 1.8% | 3 | 210 | 1.4% | 5 |
Winkler | 190 | 1.3% | 4 | 255 | 1.5% | 4 | 180 | 1.2% | 6 |
Portage la Prairie | 95 | 0.6% | 7 | 105 | 0.6% | 7 | 100 | 0.7% | 7 |
Dauphin | 30 | 0.2% | 9 | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | 50 | 0.3% | 8 |
Kelsey | 30 | 0.2% | 10 | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | |||
Morris | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | ||||||
Hanover | 25 | 0.2% | 10 | 30 | 0.2% | 10 | 45 | 0.3% | 9 |
Selkirk | 25 | 0.2% | 10 | 30 | 0.2% | 10 | 45 | 0.3% | 9 |
Russell | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | 40 | 0.3% | 10 | |||
Altona | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | |||
Killarney | 50 | 0.3% | 8 | ||||||
Virden | 30 | 0.2% | 9 | 35 | 0.2% | 9 | |||
Carmen | 35 | 0.2% | 9 | ||||||
De Salabe | 30 | 0.2% | 10 | ||||||
Swan River | 30 | 0.2% | 10 | ||||||
Total Top Ten | 14,420 | 96.8% | 16,350 | 97.2% | 14,080 | 95.8% | |||
Other Municipalities | 480 | 3.2% | 475 | 2.8% | 620 | 4.2% | |||
Total | 14,900 | 100.0% | 16,825 | 100.0% | 14,700 | 100.0% |
5. Source Country
In 2017, India, Philippines, China, Eritrea, and Nigeria ranked among the top five source countries for immigrants to Manitoba, representing 62% of all immigrants.
Table 10: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Country of Citizenship (Top Ten)
Country of Citizenship | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||
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Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | |
India | 3,070 | 20.6% | 2 | 3,000 | 17.8% | 2 | 3,465 | 23.6% | 1 |
Philippines | 3,825 | 25.7% | 1 | 3,605 | 21.4% | 1 | 3,105 | 21.1% | 2 |
China, People’s Republic of | 645 | 4.3% | 4 | 1,030 | 6.1% | 5 | 1,165 | 7.9% | 3 |
Eritrea | 665 | 4.5% | 3 | 1,415 | 8.4% | 3 | 805 | 5.5% | 4 |
Nigeria | 610 | 4.1% | 5 | 525 | 3.1% | 7 | 625 | 4.3% | 5 |
Israel | 475 | 3.2% | 6 | 630 | 3.7% | 6 | 415 | 2.8% | 6 |
Pakistan | 460 | 3.1% | 7 | 400 | 2.4% | 9 | 370 | 2.5% | 7 |
Syria | 285 | 1.9% | 10 | 1,240 | 7.4% | 4 | 350 | 2.4% | 8 |
Somalia, Democratic Republic of | — | — | 365 | 2.2% | 10 | 295 | 2.0% | 9 | |
Ethiopia | 295 | 2.0% | 9 | — | — | 275 | 1.9% | 10 | |
Ukraine | — | — | 465 | 2.8% | 8 | ||||
Russia | 325 | 2.2% | 8 | — | — | ||||
Total Top Ten | 10,655 | 71.5% | 12,675 | 75.3% | 10,870 | 73.9% | |||
Other Countries | 4,245 | 28.5% | 4,150 | 24.7% | 3,830 | 26.1% | |||
Total | 14,900 | 100.0% | 16,825 | 100.0% | 14,700 | 100.0% |
The total indicated is the sum of the top ten for each respective year.
In 2017, 60% of Manitoba’s new permanent residents arrived from Asia and Pacific regions, followed by Africa and the Middle East (26%), Europe (7%), South and Central America (5%) and the United States (2%).
Table 11: Manitoba Permanent Residents by World Region, 2015 to 2017
World Region | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|
Asia & Pacific | 9,015 | 8,825 | 8,850 |
Africa & Middle East | 3,675 | 5,495 | 3,830 |
Canada | — | — | — |
Europe | 1,410 | 1,680 | 1,080 |
Americas | 590 | 605 | 670 |
United States of America | 190 | 190 | 245 |
Stateless & Not Stated | 20 | 25 | 25 |
Total | 14,900 | 16,825 | 14,700 |
6. Demographics
Age and Gender
Newcomers are important contributors to Manitoba’s population growth and to the rejuvenation of the labour force. In 2017, the immigrant median age was 28.7 years while the median age of Manitobans was 38.3 years (Census 2016). Male and females numbers were roughly equal.
Table 12: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Age and Gender
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||||||
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Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | |||||||
Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | |
0 to 4 years old | 680 | 4.6% | 665 | 4.5% | 890 | 5.3% | 835 | 5.0% | 665 | 4.5% | 600 | 4.1% |
5 to 9 years old | 720 | 4.8% | 635 | 4.3% | 820 | 4.9% | 805 | 4.8% | 725 | 4.9% | 695 | 4.7% |
10 to 14 years old | 605 | 4.1% | 475 | 3.2% | 650 | 3.9% | 550 | 3.3% | 560 | 3.8% | 505 | 3.4% |
15 to 19 years old | 390 | 2.6% | 425 | 2.9% | 475 | 2.8% | 495 | 2.9% | 420 | 2.9% | 360 | 2.4% |
20 to 24 years old | 475 | 3.2% | 520 | 3.5% | 425 | 2.5% | 550 | 3.3% | 355 | 2.4% | 475 | 3.2% |
25 to 29 years old | 1,330 | 8.9% | 1,420 | 9.5% | 1,295 | 7.7% | 1,530 | 9.1% | 1,220 | 8.3% | 1,415 | 9.6% |
30 to 34 years old | 1,220 | 8.2% | 1,205 | 8.1% | 1,335 | 7.9% | 1,310 | 7.8% | 1,185 | 8.1% | 1,165 | 7.9% |
35 to 39 years old | 875 | 5.9% | 800 | 5.4% | 1,035 | 6.2% | 970 | 5.8% | 875 | 6.0% | 870 | 5.9% |
40 to 44 years old | 595 | 4.0% | 515 | 3.5% | 685 | 4.1% | 555 | 3.3% | 625 | 4.3% | 515 | 3.5% |
45 to 49 years old | 340 | 2.3% | 270 | 1.8% | 400 | 2.4% | 315 | 1.9% | 355 | 2.4% | 270 | 1.8% |
50 to 54 years old | 170 | 1.1% | 105 | 0.7% | 175 | 1.0% | 125 | 0.7% | 155 | 1.1% | 95 | 0.6% |
55 to 59 years old | 75 | 0.5% | 80 | 0.5% | 85 | 0.5% | 70 | 0.4% | 75 | 0.5% | 85 | 0.6% |
60 to 64 years old | 60 | 0.4% | 60 | 0.4% | 65 | 0.4% | 85 | 0.5% | 70 | 0.5% | 100 | 0.7% |
65 to 69 years old | 35 | 0.2% | 50 | 0.3% | 55 | 0.3% | 85 | 0.5% | 65 | 0.4% | 80 | 0.5% |
70 to 74 years old | 20 | 0.1% | 35 | 0.2% | 30 | 0.2% | 40 | 0.2% | 30 | 0.2% | 40 | 0.3% |
75 and over | 15 | 0.1% | 20 | 0.1% | 25 | 0.1% | 30 | 0.2% | 25 | 0.2% | 25 | 0.2% |
Subtotal | 7,610 | 51.1% | 7,285 | 48.9% | 8,455 | 51.1% | 8,370 | 48.9% | 7,405 | 50.3% | 7,295 | 49.7% |
Gender not stated | 5 | — | — | |||||||||
Total | 14,895 | 16,825 | 14,700 |
7. Official Languages
Table 13: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Mother Tongue (Top Ten)
Mother Tongue | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||
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Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | |
Tagalog | 3,195 | 21.4% | 1 | 3,060 | 18.2% | 1 | 2,675 | 18.2% | 1 |
Punjabi | 1,920 | 12.9% | 2 | 2,060 | 12.2% | 2 | 2,360 | 16.1% | 2 |
Chinese | 515 | 3.5% | 6 | 740 | 4.4% | 6 | 785 | 5.3% | 3 |
English | 710 | 4.8% | 4 | 745 | 4.4% | 5 | 710 | 4.8% | 4 |
Tigrinya | 450 | 3.0% | 8 | 1,105 | 6.6% | 3 | 630 | 4.3% | 5 |
Gujarati | 585 | 3.9% | 5 | 515 | 3.1% | 7 | 610 | 4.1% | 6 |
Russian | 900 | 6.0% | 3 | 900 | 5.3% | 4 | 595 | 4.0% | 7 |
Arabic | 485 | 3.3% | 7 | 1,105 | 6.6% | 3 | 425 | 2.9% | 8 |
Yoruba | — | — | — | — | 405 | 2.8% | 9 | ||
Urdu | 410 | 2.8% | 10 | 350 | 2.1% | 9 | 330 | 2.2% | 10 |
Somali | — | — | 380 | 2.3% | 8 | ||||
Spanish | 415 | 2.8% | 9 | 350 | 2.1% | 9 | |||
Ukrainian | — | — | 345 | 2.1% | 10 | ||||
Total Top Ten | 9,585 | 64.3% | 11,655 | 69.3% | 9,525 | 64.8% | |||
Other Languages | 5,315 | 35.7% | 5,170 | 30.7% | 5,175 | 35.2% | |||
Total | 14,900 | 100.0% | 16,825 | 100.0% | 14,700 | 100.0% |
Official Language Spoken
In 2017, the percentage of Manitoba’s immigrants who identified English as an official language spoken continued increasing to 70% from 64% in 2010.
In 2017, Manitoba welcomed 350 immigrants who identified French as their official language spoken, representing 2% of all immigrants to Manitoba. From 2008 to 2017, over 4,000 immigrants have arrived in Manitoba with the ability to speak French.
The top source countries for all immigrants who identified French, as well as both French and English, as their official language spoken were France, Algeria, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco and Burundi.
Manitoba supports the Manitoba francophone community’s goal of increasing francophone immigration. In 2017, 3% of all MPNP nominations were francophone and approximately 77% of all French-speaking immigrants came through the MPNP.
Table 14: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Official Language Spoken
Official Language | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|
English | 11,005 | 11,285 | 10,305 |
French | 155 | 235 | 260 |
Both French and English | 270 | 110 | 90 |
Neither | 3,410 | 4,555 | 3,535 |
Not stated | 55 | 640 | 505 |
Total | 14,900 | 16,825 | 14,700 |
8. Education, Occupation, and Skill Level
To ensure that immigrants can contribute their skills and experience to Manitoba’s economy, the Province is renewing the MPNP to strengthen partnerships with industry and post-secondary institutions. In addition, the Province continues to invest in successful employment programs like Manitoba Start which also provides guidance to professionals needing to have their international qualifications recognized. In 2017, more than 54% of permanent residents aged 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Table 15: Manitoba Permanent Residents by Level of Education (Aged 25 Years and Over)
Level of Education | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Secondary or Less | 2,075 | 22.3% | 2,215 | 21.5% | 1,790 | 19.2% |
Formal Trade Cert. or Apprenticeship | 565 | 6.1% | 640 | 6.2% | 620 | 6.6% |
Non-University Certificate or Diploma | 665 | 7.2% | 670 | 6.5% | 670 | 7.2% |
Some University – No Degree | 535 | 5.8% | 550 | 5.3% | 515 | 5.5% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 3,830 | 41.2% | 3,945 | 38.2% | 3,460 | 37.1% |
Some Post-Grad. Education – No Degree | 255 | 2.7% | 220 | 2.1% | 210 | 2.3% |
Master’s Degree | 1,225 | 13.2% | 1,310 | 12.7% | 1,255 | 13.5% |
Doctorate | 115 | 1.2% | 85 | 0.8% | 95 | 1.0% |
Not Stated | 35 | 0.4% | 680 | 6.6% | 715 | 7.7% |
Total | 9,300 | 100% | 10,315 | 100% | 9,330 | 100% |
Occupation
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program selects people whose participation enhances Manitoba’s economic development with specialized skills needed in the changing labour market. Registered nurses, industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers, general office support workers, transport truck drivers and cooks, were among the top occupations of economic immigrants (principal applicants only) to Manitoba in 2017.
Table 16: Manitoba Economic Permanent Residents by Skill Level
Skill Level | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
0 – Managerial | 590 | 13.9% |
A – Professionals | 970 | 22.9% |
B – Skilled and Technical | 1,495 | 35.3% |
C – Intermediate and Clerical | 965 | 22.8% |
D – Elemental and Labourers | 160 | 3.8% |
Intending to work | 50 | 1.2% |
Not intending to work | — | — |
Total | 4,230 | 100.0% |
Skill Type Category
Based on the National Occupation Classification System, in 2017, 72% of principal applicants under the economic category were considered highly skilled (NOC 0, A and B) and had previous occupations in:
- Management Occupations
- Sales and service
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Business, finance and administration
- Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
Table 17: Manitoba Economic Permanent Residents by Skill Type
Principal Applicants Only | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skill Type Category | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage | Number | Percentage |
0 – Management Occupations | 515 | 10.8% | 545 | 12.3% | 425 | 10.0% |
1 – Business, Finance and Administration Occupations | 720 | 15.1% | 755 | 17.0% | 760 | 18.0% |
2 – Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations | 660 | 13.8% | 630 | 14.2% | 605 | 14.3% |
3 – Health Occupations | 570 | 11.9% | 400 | 9.0% | 330 | 7.8% |
4 – Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion | 430 | 9.0% | 320 | 7.2% | 325 | 7.7% |
5 – Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport | 60 | 1.3% | 45 | 1.0% | 50 | 1.2% |
6 – Sales and Service Occupations | 815 | 17.1% | 770 | 17.4% | 800 | 18.9% |
7 – Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations | 400 | 8.4% | 445 | 10.0% | 445 | 10.5% |
8 – Occupations Unique to Primary Industry | 40 | 0.8% | 80 | 1.8% | 70 | 1.7% |
9 – Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities | 340 | 7.1% | 210 | 4.7% | 200 | 4.7% |
Other* | 215 | 4.5% | 220 | 5.0% | 215 | 5.1% |
Total | 4,775 | 100% | 4,430 | 100% | 4,230 | 100% |
*Other category includes those intending to work including New Workers (15 years of age or older). Not intending to work includes Other Non-Workers (15 years of age or older and Students (15 years of age or older). Those ‘not stated’ are also included.
9. Temporary Workers and International Students
In Manitoba, temporary residents who have worked for more than six months, or have graduated from a post-secondary program in the province, have the opportunity to apply to the MPNP and become permanent residents. In 2017, Manitoba received 6310 temporary workers through the federal International Mobility Program and 760 through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (with a Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Table 18: Manitoba Work Permit Holders by Program and Year in which Permit(s) Became Effective
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Work Permit Holders | 2,290 | 1,695 | 1,310 | 1,145 | 1,580 | 1,500 | 1,110 | 835 | 855 | 760 |
International Mobility Program Work Permit Holders | 3,310 | 3,345 | 3,640 | 3,735 | 3,945 | 4,520 | 4,830 | 4,845 | 6,405 | 6,310 |
Table 19: Manitoba Temporary Foreign Worker Program Work Permit Holders by Intended Destination and Year in which Permit(s) Became Effective
Census Metropolitan Area | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon | 500 | 255 | 100 | 60 | 185 | 115 | 55 | 175 | 140 | 135 |
Winnipeg | 1,340 | 985 | 845 | 790 | 870 | 905 | 575 | 245 | 255 | 235 |
Other | 450 | 460 | 365 | 300 | 530 | 490 | 480 | 420 | 460 | 390 |
Total Unique TFW Work Permit Holders | 2,290 | 1,695 | 1,310 | 1,145 | 1,580 | 1,500 | 1,110 | 835 | 855 | 760 |
Table 20: Manitoba International Mobility Program Work Permit Holders by Intended Destination and Year in which Permit(s) Became Effective
Census Metropolitan Area | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon | 365 | 365 | 370 | 225 | 155 | 175 | 250 | 185 | 175 | 215 |
Winnipeg | 2,335 | 2,370 | 2,560 | 2,740 | 2,910 | 3,220 | 3,120 | 3,290 | 4,700 | 4,495 |
Other | 625 | 615 | 715 | 770 | 890 | 1,165 | 1,510 | 1,395 | 1,565 | 1,640 |
Total Unique IMP Work Permit Holders | 3,310 | 3,345 | 3,640 | 3,735 | 3,945 | 4,520 | 4,830 | 4,845 | 6,405 | 6,310 |
International Students
In 2017, the number of foreign student’s entries to Manitoba was 10,440. Most international students (92%) enrolled in educational institutions in Winnipeg. The top source countries to Manitoba were China (24.8%), India (19%), Nigeria (8%) and Bangladesh (4.6%).
Table 21: Manitoba International Student Study Permit Holders by Intended Destination and Year in which Permit(s) Became Effective
Census Metropolitan Area | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon | 105 | 135 | 130 | 125 | 100 | 120 | 120 | 235 | 290 | 405 |
Winnipeg | 2,655 | 3,110 | 3,080 | 3,090 | 3,180 | 3,765 | 4,210 | 6,210 | 7,970 | 9,645 |
Other | 295 | 335 | 300 | 270 | 285 | 280 | 385 | 325 | 340 | 400 |
Total Unique Study Permit Holders | 3,050 | 3,570 | 3,505 | 3,475 | 3,560 | 4,160 | 4,710 | 6,765 | 8,595 | 10,440 |
Table 22: Manitoba International Student Study Work Permit Holders by Country of Citizenship and Year in which Permit Became Effective
Country of Citizenship | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | Number | Percentage | Rank | |
China, People’s Republic of | 1,895 | 28.0% | 1 | 2,400 | 27.9% | 1 | 2,590 | 24.8% | 1 |
India | 695 | 10.3% | 3 | 1,140 | 13.3% | 2 | 1,980 | 19.0% | 2 |
Nigeria | 790 | 11.7% | 2 | 825 | 9.6% | 3 | 900 | 8.6% | 3 |
Bangladesh | 155 | 2.3% | 6 | 250 | 2.9% | 8 | 480 | 4.6% | 4 |
Vietnam, Socialist Republic of | 120 | 1.8% | 8 | 290 | 3.4% | 7 | 465 | 4.5% | 5 |
Brazil | 350 | 5.2% | 4 | 385 | 4.5% | 4 | 445 | 4.3% | 6 |
Korea, Republic of | 335 | 5.0% | 5 | 355 | 4.1% | 5 | 420 | 4.0% | 7 |
Pakistan | 335 | 5.0% | 5 | 340 | 4.0% | 6 | 260 | 2.5% | 8 |
United States of America | 150 | 2.2% | 7 | 195 | 1.9% | 9 | |||
Iran | 155 | 1.5% | 10 | ||||||
Japan | 100 | 1.5% | 10 | 165 | 1.9% | 9 | |||
Kenya | 155 | 1.8% | 10 | ||||||
Mexico | 105 | 1.6% | 9 | ||||||
Hong Kong | 100 | 1.5% | 10 | ||||||
Total Top Ten | 5,130 | 75.8% | 6,305 | 73.4% | 7,890 | 75.6% | |||
Other Countries of Citizenship | 1,635 | 24.2% | 2,290 | 26.6% | 2,550 | 24.4% | |||
Total | 6,765 | 100.0% | 8,595 | 100.0% | 10,440 | 100.0% |