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Manitoba Grows Through Immigration

A Strategy for . . . Attracting Global Skills and Investment Encouraging Innovation and Labour Force Diversity Increasing Economic Opportunities for all Manitobans. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration. Manitoba Education and Training Immigration and Economic Opportunities.

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Manitoba Grows Through Immigration

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  1. A Strategy for . . . Attracting Global Skills and Investment Encouraging Innovation and Labour Force Diversity Increasing Economic Opportunities for all Manitobans Manitoba Grows Through Immigration Manitoba Education and Training Immigration and Economic Opportunities

  2. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration Outline • Manitoba Grows Through Immigration • MPNP Renewal for Global Competitiveness • Integration Strategies for Newcomers • Responding to Irregular Arrivals

  3. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration Source: Open Government Portal located at http://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/f7e5498e-0ad8-4417-85c9-9b8aff9b9eda

  4. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration 2017 Projected Immigrant Landings

  5. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration • The Economy grows through higher immigration levels: • Immigration will begin to account for all of Canada’s population growth by 2033 (Conference Board of Canada) • Immigrants contribute more in taxes and social contributions than they receive in benefits • Immigrants tend to be younger and highly educated • Immigrants contribute to Increased GDP growth • Immigrants account for 38% of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce • Immigrants are twice as likely to start a business • Economic Immigrants arrive with the skills and human capital needed to address immediate gaps in diverse sectors of the economy including rural communities

  6. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration • Manitoba Labour Market Projections: 2016-2022 • 167,700 job openings from both expansion and replacement • About two thirds of these openings are ‘replacement’ demands created by retirements and an aging population. • In-Demand sectors include Business and Finance; Trades and Transportation; Health; Agri-Business; Information & Communications Technology; Manufacturing; Sales and Service; • Most job openings are skills specific requiring workers with the right training • Over 20% of this demand will need to be filled by in-migrants

  7. Renewal for Global Competitiveness November 25, 2016 PREMIER ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS TO MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM Program Renewal will Strengthen Economy, Address Labour Market Needs: Premier BRANDON—Enhancements to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will improve processing times and fast-track nominations to provide job-ready, skilled workers, including international students, with opportunities to build a prosperous future in Manitoba, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.  “Immigration is a driver of economic growth, a way to address targeted labour market needs and a gateway for innovation in our economy,” said the premier.  “The renewal of Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program will ensure our province continues to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs with the potential to make the strongest contributions to our economy soon after their arrival in Canada.”  The MPNP has made significant contributions to Manitoba’s economy since its introduction in 1998, the premier said. 

  8. Renewal for Global Competitiveness The Basis for MPNP Renewal

  9. Renewal for Global Competitiveness

  10. Renewal for Global Competitiveness Industry Partners and a Labour Market Strategy for Immigration Partnerships with sector councils, employer associations and larger employers to: Validate and regularly update in-demand occupational projections and prioritize nomination of skilled workers who meet in-demand needs of employers Improve immigration pathways connecting employers to international students completing training programs aligned with industry demand Enhance opportunities for overseas recruitment for employers with proven track record for supporting worker retention & integration. Continue providing centralized registration, career development, qualifications recognition, and job-matching services to newcomers through the Manitoba Start Program.

  11. Renewal for Global Competitiveness • International Education: • Attracting Global Skills for Employment, Investment and Innovation • Increase recruitment of international students for programs well-aligned with industry needs • Expand pathways connecting international students to industry through internships and work experience • Innovate new pathways for graduate entrepreneurs to develop innovative business start-ups

  12. News Release - Manitoba Integration Strategies for Newcomers In addition, revenue generated by new application fees for skilled workers and existing fees for business applicants will be re-invested into improving program service standards, performance measurement and services to support the economic integration of immigrants and refugees at no additional cost to Manitobans, the premier noted.                                                              

  13. Integration Strategies for Newcomers Refugee landings in Manitoba Resettled refugees and protected persons in Manitoba between January 2015 and August 2017 Admissions of Syrian Refugees by Province/Territory and Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) of Intended Destination and Immigration Category, November 4th, 2015 – July 31st, 2017 Source: Data retrieved from the Open Government Portal monthly data located at: http://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/01c85d28-2a81-4295-9c06-4af792a7c209

  14. Integration Strategies for Newcomers REDI: Refugee Employment Development Initiative Provincial Government (MET) Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) Red River College Opportunities for Employment Manitoba Start 180 participants 3-5 months English language for work Occupation specific technical training Employment placement Paid work experience option • Industry-specific • Manufacturing • Construction • Hospitality • Cleaning

  15. Integration Strategies for Newcomers Call for Proposals Identifying gaps: Newcomer Roundtables, Rural REDI, Mental Health Action Plan, interdepartmental working groups, existing resources • Priorities: • Service gaps in adult language training for immigrants and refugees • Support clients that lack access to adequate services due to eligibility factors • Community and economic integration support for refugee youth and families • targeted labour market services for higher needs newcomers • innovative service responses that improve the transition to economic self-reliance

  16. Integration Strategies for Newcomers Call for Proposals “…revenue generated by new application fees for skilled workers and existing fees for business applicants will be re-invested into support the economic integration of immigrants and refugees…” • Priorities: • Service gaps in adult language training for immigrants and refugees • after school service needs of refugee youth • targeted labour market services for higher needs newcomers • innovative service responses that improve the transition to economic self-reliance

  17. Responding to Irregular Arrivals End of surge beginning May 2017

  18. Manitoba Grows Through Immigration Questions?

  19. www.immigratemanitoba.com Manitoba Education and Training Immigration and Economic Opportunities

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