Latest Manitoba PNP Draws 2024 – New MPNP Draw Sent 253 PR Invitations

Invitation Round: #218- May 9, 2024

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Occupation-specific selection

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 18

Occupations within the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 unit groups were considered in this draw:

• 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
• 73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators

All profiles

All eligible Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 242
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 836

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 76

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 35
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698

Invitation Round: #217- May 2, 2024

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Occupation-specific selection

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 488

The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 occupations were considered in this draw:

• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers

The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 sub-major groups were considered in this draw:

• 731 – General construction trades

The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 major groups were considered in this draw:

• 12 – Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations
• 14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupation
• 22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 427

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 26
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 796

Invitation Round: #215- April 24, 2024

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba

Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 203
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 811

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements and declared at least 4 years of work experience in the past five years were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 66

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 58
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 644

Invitation Round: #214- April 9, 2024

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Occupation-specific selection

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 276

The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered in this draw:

• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
• NOCs belonging to sub-major groups 731 – General construction trades

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 87
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 691

Invitation Round: #212- March 8, 2024

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 104
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 614

Invitation Round: #210- February 8, 2024

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Close relative in Manitoba selection

Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles declaring a Manitoba Supporter who is a close relative, is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, is an established resident of Manitoba and has been residing in Manitoba for at least one year were considered. Please see note #7 for more details.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 151
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 619

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 83

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 48
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 713

Invitation Round: #208- January 25, 2024

Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba

Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 156
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 772

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 78

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 41
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 713

Invitation Round: #207- January 11, 2024

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

All eligible profiles were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 166
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 823

Close relative in Manitoba selection

Skilled Worker in Manitoba applicants must have a close relative in Manitoba who is either a Canadian permanent resident or citizen. The close relative should be living in Manitoba for at least one year and be well-established there.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 168
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 607

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 58

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 31
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 639

Invitation Round: #205- December 28, 2023

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Close relative in Manitoba selection

Profiles declaring a Manitoba Supporter who is a close relative, is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, is an established resident of Manitoba and has been residing in Manitoba for at least one year were considered. Please see note #7 for more details.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 160
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 612

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 67

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 27
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698

Invitation Round: #204- December 21, 2023

Skilled Worker Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 1,113Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 601

Invitation Round: #203- December 14, 2023

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba

Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 160
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 774

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 62

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 61
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 714

Invitation Round: #201- November 30, 2023

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Close relative in Manitoba selection

Profiles declaring a Manitoba Supporter who is a close relative, is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, is an established resident of Manitoba and has been residing in Manitoba for at least one year were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 148
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 609

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 82

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 38
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 720

Invitation Round: #200- November 16, 2023

Skilled Worker in Manitoba – All Occupations

All profiles that were not selected in the occupation-specific selection were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 100
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 809

Occupation-Specific Selection

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 92

The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 major groups were considered in this draw:

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 61

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 48
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 721

Invitation Round: #198- November 2, 2023

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 204
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 785

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 131

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 65
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 708

Invitation Round: #197- October 5, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 219
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 610

As compared to the previous draw of September 21 the CRS Cut off score decreased by 2 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

• 72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
• 73 – General trades
• 75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 222
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 629

As compared to the previous draw of September 21 the CRS Cut off score decreases by 2 points.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 60

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 41
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 601

As compared to the previous draw of September 28 the CRS Cu

Invitation Round: #195- September 28, 2023

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 1,072
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 605

Invitation Round: #194- September 21, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 298
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 612

As compared to the previous draw of August 31 the CRS Cut off score increased by 17 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

• 64 – Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations
• 65 – Sales and service support occupations

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 239
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 631

As compared to the previous draw of August 31 the CRS Cut off score decreases by 9 points.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 56

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 27
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 723

As compared to the previous draw of August 31 the CRS Cut off

Invitation Round: #193- September 7, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on data published by Statistics Canada were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 230
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 595

As compared to the previous draw of August 24 the CRS Cut off score decreases by 17 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 236
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 640

As compared to the previous draw of August 24 the CRS Cut off score decreases by 6 points.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 52

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 724

The CRS Cut off score remains the same as compared to the previous draw of August 24.

Invitation Round: #192- August 31, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Region-Specific Selection

This special MPNP draw considered profiles of individuals who were currently employed in Manitoba and had expressed their intention to live in a community beyond the city of Winnipeg.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 288
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 600

Invitation Round: #190- August 24, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles of individuals who declared their current employment in Manitoba identified with high labor needs were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 256
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 612

As compared to the previous draw the CRS cut-off score increases by 7 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

• 73 – General trades
• 74 – Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers
• 75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 250
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 646

As compared to the previous draw the CRS Cut off score decreases by 1 point only.

In this category, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) considered profiles of skilled workers in all occupations that were not included in the previously targeted draw.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 63

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 54
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 724

The CRS cutoff score increased by 16 points as compared previous MPNP draw on August 10.

Invitation Round: #189- August 10, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles of individuals who declared their current employment in Manitoba identified with high labor needs were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 249
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 605

As compared to the previous draw the CRS Cut off score decreases by 9 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

• 94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing
• 95 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 279
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 647

As compared to the previous draw the CRS Cut off score decreases by 2 points.

In this category, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) considered profiles of skilled workers in all occupations that were not included in the previously targeted draw.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 47

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 708

The CRS cutoff score decreases by 9 points as compared previous draw of July 7, 2023.

Invitation Round: #187- July 27, 2023

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles of individuals who declared their current employment in Manitoba identified with high labor needs were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 335
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 614

As compared to the previous draw the CRS Cut off score increases by 5 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

• 62 – Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services
• 64 – Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations
• 65 – Sales and service support occupations

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 202
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 649

In this category, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) considered profiles of skilled workers in all occupations that were not included in the previously targeted draw.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 51

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 21
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 717

The CRS cutoff score decreases by 57 points as compared previous MPNP draw on July 13.

Invitation Round: #186– July 13, 2023

Skilled Workers Overseas

Profiles of individuals who were directly invited by Manitoba under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative in the MPNP were considered in this category.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 595

Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 611

As compared to the previous draw the CRS Cut off score decreases by 106 points.

On July 20, 2023, there was no draw conducted by MPNP for Skilled Workers in Manitoba or the International Education Stream.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles of individuals who declared their current employment in Manitoba identified with high labor needs were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 205
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 604

As compared to the previous draw the CRS Cut off score decreases by 9 points.

In this draw, the occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were considered:

• 3 –Health occupations
• 10 –Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services, and communication (except broadcasting)
• 14 –Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations
• 75 –Helpers and laborers, as well as other transport drivers, operators, and laborers

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

All profiles that were not selected in the occupation-specific selection were considered in this category.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 237
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 661

International Education Stream

Profiles of individuals who declared meeting the eligibility requirements of the International Education Stream were considered.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 57

Skilled Workers Overseas

Profiles of individuals who were directly invited by Manitoba under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative in the MPNP were considered in this category.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 41
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 774

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

Profiles of individuals who declared their current employment in Manitoba identified with high labor needs were considered.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 315
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 613

Compared to the previous MPNP draw that included over 70 occupations, this Manitoba PNP draw focused specifically on three occupations within the food industry.

• 60030: Restaurant and food service managers
• 62020: Food service supervisors
• 65201: Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

All profiles that were not selected in the occupation-specific selection were considered in this category.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 184
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 662

International Education Stream

Profiles of individuals who declared meeting the eligibility requirements of the International Education Stream were considered.

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 62

Skilled Workers Overseas

Profiles of individuals who were directly invited by Manitoba under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative in the MPNP were considered in this category.

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 26
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 717

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 255
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 602

The occupations under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 major and sub-major groups were considered in this draw:

• 72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
• 731 – General construction trades
• 732 – Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers
• 734 – Operators, drillers and blasters

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 205
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 665

In this category, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) considered profiles of skilled workers in all occupations that were not included in the previously targeted draw.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 59

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 21
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 718

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation-Specific Draw

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 262
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 607

Profiles targeted by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) were selected based on current employment roles that align with high labour demand, as indicated by recent data from Statistics Canada.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 240
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 669

In this category, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) considered profiles of skilled workers encompassing all occupations that were not included in the previously targeted draw.

International Education Stream

Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 56

Skilled Workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 31
• Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 801

Candidates were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

On May 18, invitations were sent out as follows:

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation Targeted Draw: This section had 287 invitations with a cutoff score of 610.
• Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations: This section sent out 191 invitations with a cutoff score of 701.
• International Education Stream: This category distributed 21 invitations.
• Skilled Workers Overseas: This category issued 27 Letters of Advice to Apply, with the lowest-ranked candidate invited scoring 721.

The draw mainly targeted transport truck drivers and bus drivers, demonstrating the increasing demand for these professions.

On May 4, the MPNP sent out invitations as follows:

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation Targeted Draw: This section had 252 invitations with a cutoff score of 606.
• Skilled Workers in Manitoba – All Occupations: This section sent out 199 invitations with a cutoff score of 650.
• International Education Stream: This category distributed 39 invitations.
• Skilled Workers Overseas: This category issued 49 Letters of Advice to Apply, with the lowest-ranked candidate invited scoring 699.

This draw was notable for targeting a wide range of occupations, from office supervisors and executive assistants to engineering technologists and construction managers, illustrating the diverse opportunities available in Manitoba.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) started in 1998 as Canada’s first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Its goal is to boost Manitoba’s economy by bringing in immigrants who meet the province’s economic, demographic, and labor market needs. Each year, the program nominates more than 4,000 new immigrants through different immigration streams.

MPNP Streams

Applicants can choose from five options:

1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
2. Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
3. Manitoba Business Investor Stream
4. International Education Stream
5. Modern Community-Driven Initiative

These streams are divided into base and enhanced categories. Enhanced streams are linked to Canada’s Express Entry system, while base streams require direct applications to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

How are points awarded in the Manitoba PNP points Calculator?

The following table will help you to calculate your Manitoba PNP points to check your eligibility for Manitoba provincial nomination through the Manitoba points calculator:

Factor 1: Language

Factor 2: Age

The Manitoba PNP calculates age points based on the date your application is received.

Factor 3: Work Experience

Work experience points are awarded based on documented evidence of full-time employment in the previous five years. Only full-time positions of continuous six months or longer are considered.

Factor 4: Education

To earn education points, it is necessary to furnish evidence of having successfully completed education or training programs at officially recognized educational institutions.

Factor 5: Adaptability

The calculation of adaptability points takes into account documented proof of a significant connection to Manitoba. It also factors in your employability in the evaluated occupation, demonstrating your genuine intention and capability to effectively settle and establish yourself economically in Manitoba.