Business Investor Stream 2025 Guide
The Business Investor Stream (BIS) is Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program pathway for experienced business owners and farm investors who wish to establish, purchase and operate enterprises in Manitoba. It offers two distinct routes—the Entrepreneur Pathway for those starting or buying a business, and the Farm Investor Pathway for those establishing a rural farm. Candidates submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) if selected, then file a detailed business or farm application. Successful nominees sign a Business Performance Agreement, secure a work permit support letter, invest and manage their venture, and finally earn a provincial nomination for permanent residence
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible under the Business Investor Stream, you must:
1. Choose Your Pathway
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Entrepreneur Pathway: Open, purchase or partner in a Manitoba business.
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Farm Investor Pathway: Establish and operate a primary agriculture farm in rural Manitoba.
2. Experience & Ownership
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Entrepreneur: ≥3 years’ full-time experience as a business owner (≥33.3% ownership) or senior manager in the past 5 years.
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Farm Investor: ≥3 years’ farm ownership/operation experience, verifiable by documentation.
3. Net Worth & Investment
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Minimum personal net worth of CAD 500,000, verified by a third-party.
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Entrepreneur: Invest CAD 250,000 in Winnipeg Metro or CAD 150,000 elsewhere.
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Farm Investor: Invest CAD 300,000 in eligible farm assets.
4. Language & Education
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CLB/NCLC 5 in English or French.
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Canadian high-school equivalent (or higher).
5. Commitment & Adaptability
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Genuine intent to reside in Manitoba and actively manage the business/farm.
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Farm investors must live on and operate the farm.
How Does the Application Process Work?
The application process for the Atlantic Immigration Program is straightforward
1. Submit an EOI
Register your interest via the MPNP Expression of Interest portal—no fee.
2. Receive a LAA
If your EOI meets criteria, MPNP issues a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA).
3. Submit Complete Application
Within 120 days of LAA, upload your:
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Business/Farm Concept & Plan
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Net worth verification report
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Experience, language & education proofs
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LAA and signed Self-Assessment/Concept forms
Pay the non-refundable CAD 2,500 processing fee by wire transfer
4. Assessment & Agreement
MPNP may invite you to an interview or issue a Procedural Fairness Letter if needed. Upon approval, sign a Business Performance Agreement.
5. Work Permit & Establishment
Use your letter of support to apply for a temporary work permit, arrive in Manitoba, invest and actively manage your venture.
5. Final Nomination
After meeting BPA milestones (e.g., six months of successful operation), submit progress and final reports to receive your provincial nomination
Application Fee and Processing Time
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MPNP Processing fee: CAD 2,500 (non-refundable)
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Targeted provincial processing: 6 months or less from complete application
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Federal PR fees (PNP category): CAD 1,525 (processing $950 + right of PR $575)
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Biometrics fee: CAD 85 per person
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Federal PR processing: 6 months for 80% of PNP applications
Official Application Page
For detailed information and to start your application process, visit the official;
🔗 Business Investor Stream – MPNP immigratemanitoba.com
🔗 Entrepreneur Pathway Instructions & Checklist (PDF) immigratemanitoba.com
🔗 Farm Investor Pathway Eligibility immigratemanitoba.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Business Investor Stream?
A PNP pathway for international business and farm investors to secure Manitoba nomination for PR.
How do I apply my EOI?
Email your Business Concept Form, Self-Assessment Form and Code of Conduct to MPNP-BusinessStream@gov.mb.ca.
Can I include my spouse’s assets?
Yes—all lawful net worth of the applicant and dependents must be declared and verified.
When do I pay the fee?
You pay CAD 2,500 when submitting your full application after receiving the LAA.
Is a site visit required?
—Entrepreneurs: recommended business research visit.
—Farm investors: mandatory farm research visit before application.
How long until I get nominated?
MPNP aims to process complete applications within 6 months; nomination follows successful operation reporting.
