If you are a newcomer living in Manitoba and are looking for newcomer services, and have permanent resident status or meet other specific federal criteria, please visit IRCC’s webpage here.

If you are not eligible for IRCC funded settlement services and meet below eligibility, please see here for a service directory of Manitoba Settlement Support Services (MSSS) funded services that may be able to help you.

You are eligible to receive MSSS-funded services if you reside in Manitoba and you are:

• A Temporary Resident holding a valid Work Permit or Study Permit
• A Canadian Citizen who identifies as a newcomer, including naturalized citizens, Canadian-born citizens raised outside of Canada, and foreign-born children of a Canadian citizen
• A Refugee Claimant
  • Only claimants with a valid work permit are eligible for employment-related services
  • Among Refugee Claimants, claimants with a valid work permit will be prioritized under MSSS services categories other than employment related services.
• The Spouse/Common-law partner and Dependent Children of the above