Manitoba PNP -Changes to the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot, released by Manitoba on February 5, 2026

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Manitoba. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Changes to the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot ProgrammeEffective February 4, 2026, the sector eligibility criteria under the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP) have been changed to better align with current labour market needs. Hospitality and Food Services sector is no longer an eligible sector under TRPP and a number of skilled trades have been added to the eligibility.Expanded Eligibility for Skilled Trade Occupations for Employers in Excluded SectorsEmployers in excluded sectors with employees in the following skilled trades occupations have been added to the eligibility list.Eligible Occupations and NOC Codes:Agricultural Equipment Technician — NOC 72401Auto Body and Collision Technician — NOC 73202Automotive Refinishing Technician — NOC 73202Automotive Service Technician — NOC 72410Boilermaker — NOC 72304Heavy Duty Equipment Technician — NOC 72401Instrumentation and Control Technician — NOC 72201Landscape Horticulturalist — NOC 22114Parts Technician — NOC 72410Recreation Vehicle Service Technician — NOC 72410Transport Trailer Technician — NOC 72410Truck and Transport Mechanic — NOC 72410Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson — NOC 72404Diesel Engine Mechanic — NOC 72410Railway Car Technician — NOC 72403Water and Wastewater Technician — NOC 22101 You can always access past news from the Province of Manitoba by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/mb/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.