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Manitoba Start - Before You Move

Offered by Manitoba Start

Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri Website checked March 2026

In short

Before you move, learn as much as you can about your occupation and your destination in Manitoba. The more you plan and prepare before you move, the better we can help you when you arrive.

Hours
Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Who it is for
Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
What it helps with
Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Skills for work, A job, Making my own choices
Cost and access
Free
Where
271 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A8
How to reach
Contact through Manitoba Start: (204) 944-8833 · frontdesk@manitobastart.com · Website
Last verified
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About this service

Before you move, learn as much as you can about your occupation and your destination in Manitoba. The more you plan and prepare before you move, the better we can help you when you arrive.

We have the resources for you to learn everything you need to know before you make the move.

  • Plan for your employment and settlement.
  • Learn about regulated professions in Manitoba, qualifications recognition, and the licensing process.
  • Research your occupation.
  • Research local immigrant services, housing opportunities, schools and cost of living.
  • Improve your English with free online lessons.

Planning for Canada, funded by Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada, provides pre-arrival services to economic and family class immigrants before coming to Canada. Manitoba Start is happy to be part of Planning for Canada as Provincial Advisors to help immigrants prepare for their move, settlement and employment in Canada.

Who can use it?

Newcomers to Canada (immigrants)

When is it open?

Manitoba Start - Before You Move is open Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm.

How do I get in touch?

Call (204) 944-8833, email frontdesk@manitobastart.com, or use the website.

Phone
(204) 944-8833
Email
frontdesk@manitobastart.com
Website
https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/before-you-move/

Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

271 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A8

271 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A8Winnipeg, Manitoba

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