Premier Greg Selinger: Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan: Manitoba will expedite the processing of immigration applications under the provincial nominee program PNP from areas of the Philippines struck by Typhoon Haiyan. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "We have seen the devastation that Typhoon Haiyan has caused in the Philippines and we want to do whatever we can to help ease the burden for families recovering from its impact," Premier Greg Selinger said. As the sun sets, it lights the sky over the area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, in Tacloban, central Philippines, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms on record, hit the country's eastern seaboard Nov. 8, leaving a wide swath of destruction. Current PNP applications will be processed within the next two weeks, compared with the three to six months it would normally take to process files. New applications will be processed on a priority basis. Related Items Articles Slideshow: Typhoon Haiyan Canadian medics will soon be working at Philippines evacuation centre Filipino community rallies for typhoon victims Bring Filipino refugees to Manitoba Philippines typhoon death toll jumps by more than 1,200, now stands at 3,621 Cut off from home after typhoon, overseas Filipino workers scramble for news, gather aid Canada sends disaster team to Philippines Columns Philippines' early warning (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.