You may be eligible for more than one stream and/or pathway.
The minimum eligibility requirements of the Entrepreneur Pathway are:

• Business Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full time work experience in the past five (5) years either as an active business owner (minimum 33% or one-third ownership) or working in a senior management role of a successful business
• Net Worth: Minimum of $500,000 CAD
• Official Languages Proficient: Minimum CLB/NCLC 5 and
• Education: Minimum Canadian high school certificate equivalent

The Self-Assessment Form will help you to determine your ranking score under the Entrepreneur Pathway. The full assessment of your eligibility will be done by the MPNP after a complete application is received.

Once you have completed the Step 1, you can submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) by email to MPNP-BusinessStream@gov.mb.ca with following forms:

• Business Concept Form;
• Self-Assessment Form; and
• MPNP Code of Conduct

Pay the Processing Fee
You will be required to pay a processing fee by wire transfer in the amount of $2,500.00 CAD when submitting an application to the MPNP. Processing fees are not refundable.

A complete application will be assigned to a Business Immigration Officer (BIO) for full assessment. The assessment of the application is based on the established eligibility criteria of the MPNP.

The MPNP reserves the right to prioritize applications for businesses that contribute significant economic benefit to Manitoba.

Your application will be assessed by a minimum of two BIOs who will review the information provided in the application prior to making a recommendation to approve or refuse.

Note: MPNP may invite you to attend an interview during the assessment process.

Report upon Date of Arrival
Once you have received a Work Permit and arrived in Manitoba, you must notify the MPNP in person, within 30 days of the Date of Arrival, of your Manitoba address and telephone number. You will be assigned to a BIO, who will become your contact person for any questions and concerns you may have going forward.

Progress Report
You are required to submit Progress Reports to the MPNP:
– First Progress Report: within six (6) months of the Date of Arrival
– Final Progress Report: no later than 20 months after the Date of Arrival.

Note: Please be advised that you should have been operating your business for no less than six (6) months immediately prior to submitting the Final Progress Report to the MPNP.

If the MPNP is convinced that you have successfully fulfilled all terms and conditions in your BPA, a recommendation will be made to nominate you. This recommendation will be reviewed by the Director of the MPNP before a final decision is made to issue you a Confirmation of Nomination. The Confirmation of Nomination will be sent to you by email.

If the MPNP is not satisfied that you have successfully fulfilled all terms and conditions in your BPA, the BIO will make a recommendation to refuse your application.

Applications can be refused due to the following concerns, which include, but are not limited to:
• You failed to fulfill the BPA prior to the expiry date of the BPA;
• It is confirmed that you have breached the BPA before its expiry date
• The MPNP has discovered discrepancies of a relevant and material nature in your application, or other documentations and/or information you have provided; and/or
• It is confirmed by IRCC or other official body/verification agency that documentation in your application is fraudulent.