Centralized Registration
For Newcomers to Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manitoba Start provides central registration services and Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services (NAARS) for all newcomers arriving in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
From one location, get access to services and supports to help you settle in Winnipeg including a personalized Settlement Plan, referrals and more.
271 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2A8
204 944 8833
frontdesk@manitobastart.com
Am I eligible?
Our free career programs and intake services are for newcomers 18 years and older.
Effective immediately, we can support Canadian citizens who identify as newcomers—this includes naturalized citizens, those born in Canada but raised abroad, and foreign-born children of Canadian citizens.
If you are a newcomer resident or immigrant to Manitoba seeking employment supports and qualification recognition information, our services are here for you!
Eligibility includes:
✅ Provincial nominees
✅ Permanent Residents (economic immigrants, refugees, and family class immigrants)
✅ Temporary Residents (valid Work or Study Permits)
✅ Refugee claimants
✅ Spouse/Common-law partners and dependent children of the above
✅ Others as specified and approved
Remember, all clients must reside in Manitoba to be eligible. Unfortunately, visitors to Canada are not able to access our services.
How do I register?
What can I expect during registration?
Receive Free Services
I live outside of Winnipeg. Where can I go for help?
Local agencies provide settlement and employment services outside of Winnipeg.
Visit immigratemanitoba.com to find a service near you.