Manitoba Government Continues Program, Policy Enhancements Through Immigration Advisory Council Report as Influx of Skilled Immigrants Reaches Record High

The IAC’s report provides 70 practical recommendations and concrete actions based on stakeholder feedback. The recommendations are grouped around the three goals of the IAC’s mandate:

• to improve recruitment in terms of efficiency and breadth of efforts to attract applicants by collaborating with community and business in Manitoba;

• to streamline the MPNP through collaboration with the federal government and aligning the program to Manitoba’s evolving labour market, economic development and community needs; and

• to enhance Manitoba’s settlement, integration and foreign credential recognition programs and services, so more immigrants choose to stay in Manitoba, to the benefit of businesses, the economy and communities.

The minister noted the Manitoba government will consider the report’s recommendations as it works collaboratively with stakeholders to further enhance the province’s ability to offer new opportunities for immigrants with a variety of skills and experiences from all over the world.

The minister highlighted the upcoming recruitment mission to the Philippines, to pave the way for hundreds of qualified internationally educated nurses to move and work here, aligns with one of the report’s recommendations to be proactive and competitive in recruiting skilled workers with the strong professional credentials needed to support Manitoba’s economy.

To read the IAC report, visit: https://immigratemanitoba.com/iac/.

For more information on the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, visit: https://immigratemanitoba.com/.

Consultation: The CFIA is seeking feedback on modernizing the Seeds Regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on recommendations for seed regulatory modernization. The consultation will be open for comments from February 15 until May 1st and will cover potential changes that could impact:

• variety registration

• seed crop certification including crop inspection and crop certificates

• seed harvesting, cleaning and conditioning and

• sampling, testing and grading of seed.

If you play a role in the seed value chain, including buying, selling or developing seed for planting, be sure to provide your feedback through the CFIA website.

For additional information, visit the seed regulatory modernization website or contact SeedSemence@inspection.gc.ca.