Hard times have hit Iceland, as they did in 1875. And as they did in 1875, Icelanders are looking to Manitoba for a better life.
Recently, about 500 people attended a seminar in Reykjavik, put on by the Icelandic Directorate of Labour and the Canadian Embassy. The topic was on a recent agreement regarding work opportunities for Icelanders in Manitoba, and on temporary work permits and permanent-resident permits in Canada.
“I’ll take anything that’s on offer,” said Ragnheidur Gunnarsdottir, a single mother of three children, who has a degree in commerce. She last worked as a hair stylist, has been unemployed since last fall and hopes she will get a job in Manitoba. “I’m ready to go anytime,” she said.
From the Winnipeg Free Press
Economic Disaster Area 
“I would not join any club that would have someone like me for a member.” – Groucho Marx
If Winnipeg really wants Icelanders, maybe Icelanders don’t want to go there. It’s very cold – and very boring.
From an internet travel site:
Q: Why should I visit Winnipeg?
A: Winnipeg is boring unless you are a boring person. Not much to do at all. I live here and would not recommend that you waste your money here.