Introduction

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
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
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
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
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 6^th 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
	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
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
	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
	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
	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%

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
	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
	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%

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%