Manitoba government offers support to rural employers by opting in to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program temporary measures

What’s New
– Manitoba has opted in to two temporary measures from Employment and Social Development Canada aimed at supporting rural employers facing labour shortages.

Who is affected
– Eligible rural employers across all sectors in Manitoba, except for the Winnipeg CMA, will benefit from these temporary measures to help fill low-wage positions with temporary foreign workers.

Key dates
– The temporary measures are effective from April 14, 2026, until March 31, 2027.

Required actions
– Employers should review their eligibility for the measures and prepare to take advantage of the increased cap on low-wage positions filled by temporary foreign workers.