Manitoba Invites 77 Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Immigration Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has conducted another provincial immigration draw, issuing 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled workers under its Skilled Worker Stream.

The latest selection round took place on July 2, 2026, and focused on candidates who had previously received invitations through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives.

This marks the 13th MPNP draw of 2026, highlighting the province’s continued efforts to attract skilled professionals who can contribute to Manitoba’s labour market and economic growth.

July 2 MPNP Draw Results

The invitations were issued through both Skilled Worker pathways:

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba
• Skilled Worker Overseas

To be considered in this draw, candidates were required to indicate in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile that they had received an invitation through either a Manitoba recruitment mission or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Candidates (TPP).

Invitation Distribution by Recruitment Initiative

Strategic Recruitment Initiative	Invitations Issued
Employer Services	36
Temporary Public Policy (TPP)	31
Francophone Community Initiative	8
Regional Communities Initiative	2

Nearly half of all invitations (46.8%) were issued to candidates selected through the Employer Services initiative, while more than 40% went to applicants supported under the Temporary Public Policy.

Among the 77 invited candidates, 15 applicants had a valid Express Entry profile number along with a Job Seeker Validation Code, making them eligible for enhanced provincial nomination opportunities.

Important Eligibility Requirements

The Manitoba government also reminded applicants that some candidates may not receive an invitation even if they appear eligible.

Common reasons include:

• An expired or invalid English or French language test result.
• Missing or incorrect language test identification details in the EOI profile.
• Failure to provide a valid invitation number after claiming selection through a strategic recruitment initiative.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all information submitted in their Expression of Interest remains accurate and up to date to avoid missing future invitation rounds.

Continued Focus on Temporary Public Policy Applicants

Earlier this year, Manitoba announced that it would begin conducting targeted draws for individuals who received Support Letters under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP).

Since the announcement, the province has issued 579 invitations to TPP-supported candidates, with the majority of those invitations issued during the first targeted draw held in May.

Manitoba’s 2026 Immigration Progress

With the latest selection round, Manitoba has now issued 1,910 Letters of Advice to Apply through the MPNP in 2026.

For this year, the federal government allocated 6,239 provincial nomination spaces to Manitoba.

According to the latest provincial data available, Manitoba had already approved 2,165 provincial nominations by the end of May 2026.

The difference between the number of invitations issued and nominations approved is largely due to applications submitted from invitations issued during the previous year that are still being processed.

Manitoba Skilled Worker Program Statistics

The MPNP regularly publishes performance data for its Skilled Worker Stream, providing insight into invitation activity, nominations, applications, and processing.

Expression of Interest (EOI) Draws in 2026

Month	EOIs Selected
January	102
February	101
March	60
April	340
May	1,002
Total	1,605

Provincial Nominations Issued

Month	Nominations
January	484
February	425
March	389
April	445
May	422
Total	2,165

Enhanced (Express Entry) Nominations

Month	Enhanced Nominations
January	154
February	146
March	129
April	142
May	125
Total	696

Nomination Applications Received

Month	Applications Received
January	292
February	237
March	104
April	109
May	554
Total	1,296

Applications Under Assessment

Month	Applications in Assessment / Pending
January	2,605
February	2,355
March	2,030
April	1,575
May	1,634

Provincial Nomination Refusals

Month	Refused Applications
January	95
February	38
March	35
April	95
May	55
Total	318

What This Means for Skilled Workers

Manitoba continues to use targeted recruitment initiatives to invite skilled workers who can help meet provincial labour shortages. Candidates connected through Employer Services, Francophone recruitment, regional initiatives, or previous Temporary Public Policy support continue to receive strong consideration under the MPNP.

Maintaining a complete and accurate Expression of Interest profile, along with valid language test results and supporting documentation, can improve an applicant’s chances of receiving an invitation in future draws.

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