BREAKING NEWS: MPNP PNP Latest Draw #272
Manitoba Opens June with New PNP Draw, Inviting 104 Skilled Worker Candidates
Manitoba has continued its immigration selection efforts in 2026 by conducting a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw aimed at attracting skilled workers who have established connections with the province through targeted recruitment initiatives.
The latest selection round took place on June 4, 2026, and resulted in more than 100 candidates receiving invitations to pursue provincial nomination. The draw reflects Manitoba’s ongoing strategy of filling labour shortages and supporting economic growth by selecting foreign talent already identified through specialized recruitment channels.
Manitoba Conducts 11th Immigration Draw of 2026
The June 4 invitation round marked Manitoba’s eleventh draw of the year under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In this round, the province issued 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through its Skilled Worker Stream.
Selected candidates came from two major immigration pathways:
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba
- Skilled Worker Overseas
Unlike many regular draws that focus on ranking scores, this invitation round specifically targeted candidates who had previously received direct invitations through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment programs. To qualify for consideration, applicants needed to indicate in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile that they had been invited through an approved recruitment initiative or through the former Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates.
Employer Recruitment and TPP Candidates Lead Invitations
The majority of invitations were distributed among candidates connected to Manitoba employers and those who had benefited from the Temporary Public Policy (TPP). The province released the following breakdown showing how invitations were allocated across different recruitment initiatives:
| Strategic recruitment initiative | LAAs issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 40 |
| Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP) | 39 |
| Francophone Community | 17 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 6 |
| Regional Communities | 2 |
Employer-supported candidates received the largest share of invitations, highlighting Manitoba’s focus on addressing workforce shortages through direct employer engagement. Candidates from French-speaking communities also received a notable number of invitations, reflecting the province’s efforts to strengthen Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
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Express Entry Candidates Also Benefited
Among the 104 invitations issued, 15 were awarded to candidates who had active profiles in Canada’s Express Entry system. These individuals had successfully provided:
- A valid Express Entry profile number
- A Job Seeker Validation Code.
Receiving a provincial nomination through Manitoba can significantly improve an applicant’s chances of obtaining permanent residence, particularly for those linked to the federal Express Entry system.
Why Some Eligible Candidates May Not Have Received Invitations
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program noted that some candidates who appeared to satisfy the draw requirements may not have been selected.
Several common issues can prevent an invitation from being issued, including:
Invalid Language Test Information
Candidates may have entered expired language results or failed to provide a valid identification number for an approved English or French language examination.
Missing Recruitment Initiative Details
Applicants who claimed they had received an invitation through a strategic recruitment initiative but did not enter a valid invitation number may have been excluded from consideration.
TPP Work Permit Holders Still Being Processed
The province also clarified that some holders of TPP-related work permits may not have received invitations yet. Manitoba is currently prioritizing applicants whose Manitoba Support Letters were approved before June 30, 2025, before moving to later approvals.
Manitoba Has Issued More Than 1,700 Invitations in 2026
With the latest draw included, Manitoba has now issued 1,709 Letters of Advice to Apply so far in 2026.
All invitations this year have been distributed through the Skilled Worker Stream, underscoring the province’s focus on attracting workers who can contribute directly to Manitoba’s labour market.
Skilled Worker – NB Graduates
- Graduation from a PGWP-eligible program at a New Brunswick DLI
- Full-time employment or a job offer from an eligible NB employer
Monthly Invitations Through the Skilled Worker Stream
EOIs Drawn
| Month | EOIs Drawn |
|---|---|
| January | 102 |
| February | 101 |
| March | 60 |
| April | 340 |
| Total | 603 |
April accounted for more than half of all invitations issued during the first four months of the year, indicating a substantial increase in selection activity.
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Manitoba Issues Thousands of Nominations
For 2026, Manitoba received a nomination allocation of 6,239 spaces from the federal government. The province has already used a significant portion of that allocation by issuing nominations across the first four months of the year.
Nominations Issued
| Month | Nominations Issued |
|---|---|
| January | 484 |
| February | 425 |
| March | 389 |
| April | 445 |
| Total | 1,743 |
Enhanced Nominations
| Month | Nominations Issued |
|---|---|
| January | 154 |
| February | 146 |
| March | 129 |
| April | 142 |
| Total | 571 |
Enhanced nominations are particularly valuable because they are linked to the federal Express Entry system and can accelerate the pathway to permanent residence.
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Application Intake Remains Steady
Manitoba continued to receive a steady flow of nomination applications throughout the year.
Nomination Applications Received
| Month | Applications Received |
|---|---|
| January | 292 |
| February | 237 |
| March | 105 |
| April | 109 |
| Total | 743 |
The figures suggest that while application volumes decreased after February, interest in Manitoba’s immigration pathways remains consistent.
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Processing Backlog Shows Significant Improvement
One of the most notable trends in Manitoba’s immigration data is the reduction in applications waiting for assessment. The number of files under review declined substantially between January and April, indicating ongoing efforts by the province to improve processing efficiency.
Nomination Applications in Assessment or Pending Assessment
| Month | Applications Received |
|---|---|
| January | 2,605 |
| February | 2,355 |
| March | 2,030 |
| April | 1,014 |
| Total | 8,004 |
The sharp decline in April suggests that Manitoba has been making considerable progress in processing existing inventories.
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Refusal Numbers Remain Relatively Low
Although many applicants successfully move through the nomination process, some applications are refused after assessment.
Nomination Application Refusals
| Month | Refusals |
|---|---|
| January | 95 |
| February | 38 |
| March | 35 |
| April | 95 |
| Total | 263 |
Refusals can occur for various reasons, including incomplete documentation, failure to meet eligibility requirements, or inconsistencies in application information.
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Outlook for Manitoba Immigration in 2026
With more than 1,700 invitations already issued this year and thousands of nomination spaces still available under its 2026 allocation, Manitoba is expected to remain an active participant in Canada’s provincial immigration system throughout the remainder of the year.
Source: immigratemanitoba.com/draws/
