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Booth Representatives

Amy Wang

Amy Wang

Settlement Facilitator

Immigrant Centre Manitoba

Learn about tips, job search strategies, and free resources to help you reach your employment goals.

Manami

Manami Alexander

Employment Facilitator

Immigrant Centre Manitoba

Learn about tips, job search strategies, and free resources to help you reach your employment goals.

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Era Shtino

Housing Specialist

Mainstreet

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Settling in Winnipeg?

Visit the Scotiabank booth to learn how you can take advantage of the StartRight™ Program for newcomers.  


Living in Winnipeg

Winnipeg, Manitoba is known as the "gateway to the West" connecting Ontario to the Prairie Provinces. A mid-sized city with a population of 749,607, it offers big-city living at an affordable cost of living.

 

Job Market

Winnipeg's economy is rated as one of the fastest-growing among Canada's major cities. Its economy is anchored by manufacturing, financial services, and IT. Headquarters for some of Canada's largest insurance companies are located in Winnipeg. For more information, speak to Manami Alexander from Immigrant Centre Manitoba.

                
Housing Market

While Winnipeg has seen a rise in housing prices over the past few years, housing prices are still low compared to other cities in Canada.  Have a question about rental housing in Winnipeg? Speak to Era Shtino, a housing specialist from Mainstreet Equity!

Newcomer Support

Winnipeg is a popular landing place for new immigrants and there are many community organizations to help you when you move to the city. Want to know more? Be sure to connect with Manami Alexander from Immigrant Centre Manitoba.

 

 

Participating Organizations

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The Immigrant Centre has served newcomers in Manitoba for more than seven decades. Our programs for newcomers include settlement and employment services, verification of translations, and rural settlement support. Newcomers can also register for English conversation circles, citizenship classes, and workshops to prepare for the driver's knowledge test. 

 

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Scotiabank is devoted to helping newcomers like you establish your banking needs right away so you can settle into your new life and country sooner! Whether you want to learn how to open a Canadian bank account, transfer money back home, save on banking fees, and more, you’ll find solutions here. And when you arrive in Canada, you can connect with a financial advisor to set up your accounts.

 

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Mainstreet Equity Corp. currently owns and manages rental properties exclusively throughout Western Canada, including larger portfolios in the Calgary area, Edmonton area, Lower Mainland BC, Regina, and Saskatoon, with additional buildings in Kamloops, Lethbridge, Vancouver Island, and Vernon.