Manitoba Invites 793 Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in its latest immigration draw held on September 10, 2026.

The draw focused on several groups, including Manitoba graduates, spouses of Manitoba graduates, healthcare workers, Francophone candidates, and skilled workers selected through strategic recruitment initiatives.

Of the total invitations issued, 508 went to candidates connected to post-secondary education in Manitoba.

Manitoba Invites 508 Graduates and Spouses of Graduates

Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway, Manitoba invited 508 candidates who had a connection to post-secondary study in the province.

To qualify under this selection category, candidates needed to:

• Indicate that they or their spouse had graduated from a post-secondary institution in Manitoba; and
• Have an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 825.
  
  

Candidates invited under this category must provide supporting evidence of their Manitoba education when applying for provincial nomination.

This includes documents such as a diploma and transcript.

Manitoba Also Invites Healthcare Workers

The province issued 233 invitations to candidates working in healthcare occupations.

These invitations were issued to top-scoring candidates who declared current employment in Manitoba in occupations under Broad Occupational Category 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.

This category includes several healthcare-related groups, such as:

• Professional occupations in health
• Technical occupations in health
• Assisting occupations in support of health services
• Specialized middle management occupations in healthcare
  
  

Candidates working in eligible occupations within these groups were considered for selection.

Francophone Candidates Receive 11 Invitations

Manitoba also issued 11 LAAs to Francophone candidates.

To qualify under this category, candidates needed to:

• Indicate French as their language of communication with the MPNP; and
• Have valid French-language test results.
  
  

French-language ability continues to be one of the factors Manitoba may use when selecting candidates through its provincial immigration program.

41 Skilled Workers Invited Through Strategic Recruitment

Another 41 invitations were issued under the Skilled Worker Stream to candidates in Manitoba and overseas.

These candidates had declared that they had received a direct invitation from the MPNP through either:

• A strategic recruitment initiative; or
• The now-expired Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates.
  
  

The 41 invitations were distributed across several recruitment initiatives:

• Employer Services: 17 LAAs
• Francophone Community: 12 LAAs
• Ethnocultural Communities: 7 LAAs
• Regional Communities: 3 LAAs
• Temporary Public Policy: 2 LAAs
  
  

Total Invitations Issued in the Draw

The September 10 draw resulted in a total of 793 LAAs.

The invitations included:

• 508 for candidates connected to post-secondary study in Manitoba
• 233 for healthcare workers
• 11 for Francophone candidates
• 41 for candidates selected through strategic recruitment initiatives
  
  

Of the 793 candidates invited, 272 declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

What Happens After Receiving an LAA?

Candidates who receive a Letter of Advice to Apply have 60 days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination to the MPNP.

Receiving an LAA does not automatically mean a candidate has been nominated.

The candidate must still submit all required documents and meet the eligibility requirements of the applicable Manitoba immigration stream.

If Manitoba approves the application, the candidate receives a provincial nomination.

Work Permit Options After Manitoba Nomination

Candidates nominated by Manitoba may be able to request a work permit support letter.

This letter may then be used to support an application to the federal government for a work permit.

Some provincial nominees may also become eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit after submitting their permanent residence application.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's circumstances and the requirements of the relevant federal immigration program.

Special Work Permit Option for Some Candidates in the EOI Pool

Some candidates who were not invited in this draw may still have access to a temporary work permit measure.

Candidates remaining in Manitoba's Expression of Interest pool may qualify for a special work permit under a temporary public policy if they meet specific conditions.

These include holding a Manitoba support letter issued on or before December 31, 2025 confirming that they were in the EOI pool by that date.

They must also have held, recently held, or applied to renew a work permit.

Eligibility depends on meeting all requirements of the temporary policy.

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Pathway

The province issued a total of 752 invitations under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway.

Selections were made through three main categories:

1. Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba

A total of 508 candidates were invited.

Candidates had to show that they or their spouse completed post-secondary education in Manitoba and have an EOI score of at least 825.

2. Healthcare Employment

A total of 233 candidates were invited based on current employment in eligible healthcare occupations in Manitoba.

3. Francophone Candidates

A total of 11 candidates were invited based on French-language ability and valid language test results.

Why This Draw Matters

The latest Manitoba immigration draw shows that the province continues to focus on candidates who already have strong connections to Manitoba.

This includes people who:

• Studied in the province
• Have a spouse who studied in Manitoba
• Work in healthcare
• Have French-language skills
• Were selected through targeted recruitment initiatives
  
  

These selection priorities may help Manitoba address local labour market needs while retaining graduates and skilled workers already connected to the province.