Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw

On June 12, 2025, Manitoba conducted a new draw under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), inviting skilled foreign workers to apply for provincial immigration.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) sent out 36 Letters of Advice to Apply through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. This draw focused on candidates who had submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) and were invited directly by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

Out of the 36 invited candidates, five had valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes. The lowest-ranked candidate in this draw had a score of 613.

What is the Strategic Recruitment Initiative?

Manitoba runs strategic recruitment initiatives to help local employers fill labour shortages by hiring skilled foreign workers. Employers can participate if they:

• Meet eligibility criteria for the job roles
• Follow Manitoba’s ABC Recruitment Process
• Submit candidate details to Manitoba's Employer Services
  
  

To qualify for these initiatives, foreign candidates must meet specific requirements related to age, education, work experience, and language skills. They must also meet the eligibility rules of the specific immigration stream they are invited under.

Manitoba's PNP Allocation in 2025

Like other provinces, Manitoba has experienced a reduction in its nomination allocation for 2025. The total number of nomination slots for the year is 4,750, which is significantly lower than previous years.

Earlier this year, Newfoundland and Labrador managed to increase its allocation by negotiating with the federal government. Manitoba and other provinces may also look to do the same to meet growing labour market demands.