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Manitoba to create an advisory council to develop an economic immigration strategy

  Manitoba to create an advisory council to develop an economic immigration strategy Manitoba is developing a plan to increase economic immigration through its new Advisory Council on Economic Immigration and Settlement (ACEIS). The province is focused on addressing labor shortages, encouraging economic development, and supporting its francophone population.  Strategy of the Manitoba Advisory Council The Council recommended a strategy to attract more immigrants and business investors, streamline the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, and improve newcomer retention. Manitoba has already taken steps to meet these goals, including:  requesting additional MPNP allocations,  conducting targeted EOI draws, and  doubling the investment in the Newcomer Community Integration Support Program.  The ACEIS vice-chair is committed to implementing the Council's recommendations and targeting labor market shortages in Manitoba. The province is confident its efforts will contribute to economic gro