In response to persistent labour shortages, the Manitoba Government has officially opted into two federal temporary measures for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to support employers outside the Winnipeg area. Effective from April 14, 2026, until March 31, 2027, these measures allow eligible rural and northern employers to bypass standard restrictions on low-wage positions. Specifically, businesses can maintain their current proportion of temporary foreign workers

The Federal Government announced a temporary measure that allows eligible skilled workers in Quebec to extend their employer-specific work permits for up to 12 months. This gives Quebec additional time to process applications for the Quebec Selection Certificate, which is required before applying for permanent residence. The measure targets workers who received invitations to submit a Demande de Selection Permanente under Quebec's Skilled Worker Selection Program. Applicatio