Manitoba’s Work Permit Lifeline | Winnipeg News

Manitoba’s skilled international graduates get a major lifeline as the federal government extends work permits for 2,700 workers until 2027, giving the province time to clear its massive PR backlog and keep vital talent from leaving. Businesses, especially manufacturers and food processors, are relieved — losing these workers would mean costly rehiring. Meanwhile, a parallel push targets francophone communities with new immigration support, including extended pilot programs for French-speaking students. This coordinated move signals strong federal-provincial collaboration to stabilize the workforce and build stronger, more diverse communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09ce97c36d069161