Q1: I meet all the eligibility criteria as a candidate, but my employer does not. Can we still apply under the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP)?
A1: No. Both the employer and the candidate must meet all eligibility requirements for the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP). If either party does not meet the criteria, the application will not be eligible.
Q2: What sectors are eligible under TRRP?
A2:
- Agriculture
- Construction and trades
- Information technology
- Food processing
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Education, and
- Manufacturing
Q3: How do I calculate my time spent in Manitoba under the terms of TRRP?
A3: Under the TRRP eligibility you must demonstrate that more than 50% of your total time in Canada has been in Manitoba.
Example 1:
Arrived in Canada: January 1, 2022, resided outside of Manitoba
Moved to Manitoba: March 3, 2024
Application submitted: October 1, 2025
Total time in Canada: 1369 days
Time in Manitoba: 577 days
Percentage of time in Manitoba:
Result: You have spent 42.14% of your time in Canada living in Manitoba, and are therefore not eligible to the TRRP at this time
Example 2:
Arrived in Canada: January 1, 2022, resided outside of Manitoba
Moved to Manitoba: November 23, 2022
Application submitted: October 1, 2025
Total time in Canada: 1369 days
Time in Manitoba: 1043 days
Percentage of time in Manitoba:
Result: You have spent 76.2% of your time in Canada living in Manitoba and are therefore meet the eligible requirement of having spent more than 50% of your total time in Canada, in Manitoba.
Q4: My work permit expires in 2025, and I meet all the criteria for the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective MPNP Candidates. However, I can’t apply yet because I have more than 45 days left on my permit. Am I eligible to apply under the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP) instead?
A4: No. You will be eligible to apply under the Temporary Public Policy once you have 45 days or less remaining on your work permit.
Because you qualify for the Temporary Public Policy, you are not eligible for the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP).
Q5: How long will it take to process applications submitted to Employer Services?
A5: Processing times will vary depending on the complexity and completeness of each application. Employer Services is experiencing a significantly higher volume of applications in 2025, which may result in longer processing times.
To help avoid unnecessary delays, please ensure that:
- The application is complete
- All required documents are included
- Documents are submitted in the requested format
Employer Services is working diligently to process both existing and new applications as quickly as possible.
Q6: If I send you my resume, work experience, language test results, proof of employment letter from my employer, etc., can you please tell me if I am eligible for the Employer Direct Initiative or the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot?
A6: The Employer Direct Initiative and Temporary Resident Retention Pilot are employer-based programs, meaning the application must be completed by the employer—not the employee.
Please share our website with your employer so they can review the eligibility criteria and decide whether to apply:
Employer Services | Manitoba Immigration
Employer Services can only provide eligibility answers after a full application is submitted by and assessed.
Q7: If I send you my resume, can you please help me find a job in Manitoba?
A7: Employer Services does not provide job matching services.
If you are seeking employment opportunities in Manitoba and Canada, please do not send your resume or other qualification documents to Employer Services. Instead, we encourage job seekers to explore current opportunities by visiting:
You may apply directly to Manitoba employers who are actively hiring through these platforms.