People from many countries choose to move to the Canadian province of Manitoba because Manitoba is a friendly, beautiful and economically strong land that welcomes immigrants. Population is growing more than other Canadian provinces because every year about 10,000 people immigrate to Manitoba. The capital of Manitoba is Winnipeg and the population (Statistics Canada in 2006) is 1,178,348. Average temperatures in Manitoba are as follows; in January -13c (middle of winter), April 10c (middle of spring), July 26c (middle of summer), October 11c (middle of fall).
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program for business allows Manitoba to nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a business.
To qualify for the entrepreneur program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum personal net worth of $350,000 CDN,
- Availability of minimum amount of equity investment in Manitoba of $150,000 CDN,
- Demonstrate business experience or extensive experience in senior management of a successful company,
- Following approval of your application you will be required to make a $75,000 CDN cash deposit to the Government of Manitoba, guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba.
- No IELTS required;
- Level of education is not a determinant factor,
- No age limit,
- Easy access to North American Market,
- Low business cost (labor, commercial rental, electricity, etc.),
- One of the most affordable high quality housing in Canada;
- Short process of immigration