A historic breakthrough in the Manitoba government’s bid to attract and retain people, touted via a press release, has turned out to be a case of premature celebration.

Statistics Canada reported in June that, for the first time in more than 20 years, Manitoba gained more people from other provinces than it lost during the first three months of 2025. The agency noted its quarterly demographic figures are preliminary and subject to updating.

The Manitoba government issued a news release the next day that heralded the interprovincial migration gain and credited a strong economy. The news received media coverage.

But the numbers have recently been revised. What was initially counted as a net gain of 106 people from other provinces in the first quarter of this year has turned out to be a lo

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