Worker shortage in Canada is becoming critical. The labour shortage in Manitoba and across Canada is forcing producers to utilize programs such as a Temporary Foreign Worker or a Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. Roy Hildebrand outlines 5 steps that should be followed in order to obtain foreign workers for your operation: 1) Plan and prepare – take into account how many positions you may need to fill with foreign workers; 2) Service Canada, Foreign Worker Application: follow the steps required for obtaining a foreign worker as outlined by Service Canada; 3) Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: looks to ensure that you as a producer have done enough to prove that employees were unable to be obtained, and then further helps you to obtain a foreign employee; 4) Selection of Foreign Workers – once a job has been posted and has applicants, it is recommended to do certain routine background checks on work history and education; 5) Settlement of Foreign Workers: proper care must be taken to ensure adequate transportation, housing, and support for your new employees.