Manitoba Workers Seek Permanent Stay | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Hundreds of temporary foreign workers, mostly from China, gathered at Manitoba’s legislature demanding a lifeline as their work permits expire—many have lived, worked, and even owned homes in the province for years. Once promised a path to permanent residency under now-closed federal programs, they’re now pleading for Manitoba’s Temporary Public Policy to be extended, sharing heartbreaking stories of financial ruin, family separation, and uncertainty. With the province rallying federal authorities to act, these essential workers—filling roles others avoid—hold onto hope, buoyed by community…