Entrepreneur Pathway

The renewed Entrepreneur Pathway replaces the previous MPNP-B stream. It allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish, purchase a business or become partners in an existing business within the first 24 months of arrival in Canada on a temporary work permit. Applicants are no longer required to submit a deposit of $100,000 to the Manitoba Government.

Application Process:

Step 1: Self-assessment

• Determine that you meet the minimum criteria of the Entrepreneur Pathway.
• Complete a Self-Assessment Form.

Step 2: Explore Manitoba and research your Business Concept

• Research your proposed business in Manitoba and explore the province.
• An in-person exploratory visit and attending business seminars offered by the Immigration Programs Branch of the Immigration and Economic Opportunities Division are both encouraged.
• Complete a Business Concept Form.

Step 3: Submit your Self-assessment and Business Concept forms to the MPNP

• Once you have completed your research of the Manitoba market, you can submit your forms by email to [email protected]. The following forms are required:
  • Your Business Concept Form;
  • Your Self-assessment Form; and
  • Code of Conduct for Immigration Representatives (if applicable).
• A response will be emailed to you. If you do not meet the minimum stream criteria requirements, your business concept will not be reviewed. Please note that the business concept is not an application to the MPNP.

Step 4: Submit your full application to the MPNP

• If you have been sent a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) to the MPNP, you will receive an email with detailed instructions.
• Read and follow the Instructions and Document Checklist.
• Electronic submission (email) of all provincial and federal forms is required. Physical copies of these forms will not be accepted.
• Physical copies (hard copies) of supporting documents can be submitted by mail or in person.
• Your personal net worth will be verified by a third-party supplier approved by the MPNP.
• All documents listed in the Instructions and Document Checklist and your net worth verification report must be submitted, and your application fee must be paid within 120 days of receiving your LAA for your application to be considered complete.

Step 5: Application assessment

• Your complete application will be assessed by the MPNP. This may include an interview.
• If your application meets all of the requirements of the MPNP, the MPNP will email you an approval letter.
• You must sign a Business Performance Agreement before the MPNP will give you a letter of support for a work permit.

Step 6: Operate your business in Manitoba

• With your work permit, you can implement your business plan. MPNP Business Immigration Officers of the Immigration Programs Branch can assist you with information, feedback, and guidance.

Step 7: Receive your MPNP nomination

• When the MPNP has verified that you have successfully completed the terms and conditions of the BPA, the MPNP will issue you a certificate of nomination.
• Once nominated, you can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for permanent residence.