The Entrepreneur Pathway is the primary business immigration stream under the MPNP. It allows qualified foreign entrepreneurs to immigrate to Manitoba by starting or acquiring a business in the province.
Provincial nomination under the Manitoba PNP
Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence
Requires active business management in Manitoba
Focus on long-term economic benefit to the province
No passive investment allowed
To be considered under the Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway, applicants must generally meet the following criteria:
At least 3 years of full-time work experience as a business owner or senior manager within the past 5 years
Minimum personal net worth of CAD $500,000
Net worth must be lawfully obtained and verifiable
Minimum investment of:
CAD $250,000 if the business is located in the Manitoba Capital Region
CAD $150,000 if the business is located outside the Capital Region
Must own at least 33.33% of the business
Must be actively involved in day-to-day management
A detailed and viable business plan is required
The business must operate on a for-profit basis
The proposed business must align with Manitoba’s economic priorities
Before nomination, applicants are required to sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) with the Manitoba government.
The BPA outlines:
Investment amount
Business ownership structure
Job creation commitments (if applicable)
Timelines for business establishment
Failure to meet the conditions of the BPA may affect nomination eligibility.
Applicants must demonstrate minimum language proficiency equivalent to CLB 5 in either English or French, proven through an IRCC-approved language test.
While not always mandatory, Manitoba strongly encourages applicants to conduct an exploratory visit to the province.
This visit helps applicants:
Understand the local business environment
Assess market conditions
Strengthen the credibility of their business proposal
Nomination by Manitoba does not guarantee Permanent Residence approval; final decisions are made by IRCC.
The program is competitive, and meeting minimum requirements does not ensure selection.
Program criteria, quotas, and intake periods may change based on provincial and federal policies.
Business immigration applications require strategic planning, compliance with provincial requirements, and strong documentation.
Our services include:
Eligibility assessment under the Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway
Business plan review aligned with MPNP expectations
Net worth and source-of-funds guidance
End-to-end support from EOI submission to PR application
Book a paid consultation to receive a personalized business immigration assessment based on the latest MPNP and IRCC guidelines.
