The Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway is one Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of Manitoba. The Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway targets experienced business owners or senior managers with the intention to establish a new business and settle in Manitoba.
After successfully operating a business in Manitoba for a period of time, candidates applying through the Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway will be invited to submit an official application for Canadian permanent residence. Please note that this program uses the MPNP Entrepreneur Ranking System to assess eligibility and select applicants. Simply meeting the minimum eligibility requirements may not be sufficient to receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA).
Am I eligible for the program?
Work Experience
To qualify for Manitoba's Entrepreneur Pathway, candidates must show interest, ability, and financial capacity to own and actively manage a business in Manitoba. They need at least 3 years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) as a business owner or senior manager, along with a strong net worth. Applicants must also take an active role in their proposed business.
Language Proficiency
All candidates for this program must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French consistent with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5. Language tests must have been taken within the two years prior to applying to the program.
Level of Education
Candidates for this stream must have completed a minimum of Canadian high school education, or a foreign equivalent.
