Not good news for long term immigration to MB. Also, classic 90's that the office was relocated to Calgary. Wonder whose constituency is in Calgary...
Who voted for these guys?
Manitoba 'worried' about federal immigration changes
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As part of the wave of budget cuts happening across the province, the federal Citizenship and Immigration Department office in Winnipeg will be relocated to Calgary.
'Our concern is it will turn off the taps on the Provincial Nominee Program.'—Rachel Morgan. government spokeswoman
Ottawa is also cancelling an agreement with Manitoba that allows the province to run its highly-successful Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Under the program, Ottawa paid Manitoba to provide settlement service for newcomers.
"It could have a huge impact on immigration here. Our concern is it will turn off the taps on the Provincial Nominee Program," said government spokeswoman Rachel Morgan.
"It's not going to happen overnight but we're worried."
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