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 Programme
Effective 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 Sectors
Employers 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 72401
Auto Body and Collision Technician — NOC 73202
Automotive Refinishing Technician — NOC 73202
Automotive Service Technician — NOC 72410
Boilermaker — NOC 72304
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician — NOC 72401
Instrumentation and Control Technician — NOC 72201
Landscape Horticulturalist — NOC 22114
Parts Technician — NOC 72410
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician — NOC 72410
Transport Trailer Technician — NOC 72410
Truck and Transport Mechanic — NOC 72410
Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson — NOC 72404
Diesel Engine Mechanic — NOC 72410
Railway Car Technician — NOC 72403
Water and Wastewater Technician — NOC 22101
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