Manitoba PNP Issues 1,304 ITAs in Latest Draw
Manitoba PNP Issues 1,304 ITAs in Latest Draw, Including 353 Express Entry Candidates
Manitoba has issued 1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) selection round held on October 22, 2026. The draw targeted skilled workers through multiple selection pathways, with invitations distributed among candidates with Manitoba education, strong ranking scores, and connections to strategic recruitment initiatives.
The latest results highlight Manitoba’s continued focus on attracting skilled professionals who can support the province’s labour market and regional workforce requirements. Candidates connected to Manitoba’s education system and those selected through targeted recruitment efforts accounted for a significant share of the invitations.
October 22 Manitoba PNP Draw: Invitation Breakdown
The latest Manitoba PNP draw covered several selection groups under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker pathways. The number of invitations and minimum ranking scores varied according to the selection criteria.
| MPNP Selection Category | Letters of Advice to Apply Issued | Lowest Ranking Score |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba | 734 | 816 |
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Overall Top Scoring | 513 | 846 |
| Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic Recruitment Initiatives | 57 | Not specified |
| Total Invitations | 1,304 | — |
The two Skilled Worker in Manitoba selection groups accounted for 1,247 invitations. The remaining 57 LAAs went to candidates who declared that they had received invitations through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives.
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Which Candidates Received Invitations?
1. Candidates Educated in Manitoba
Manitoba issued 734 invitations to top-ranking Skilled Worker in Manitoba candidates who declared that they or their spouses had completed post-secondary education in the province. The lowest-ranked invited candidate in this group had a ranking score of 816.
2. Highest-Ranking Skilled Workers
A further 513 LAAs were issued through the overall top-scoring selection group under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway. This category considered all eligible profiles in the stream, with the lowest-ranked invited candidate recording a score of 846.
Candidates should note that ranking scores are specific to each selection group. A score from one category should not automatically be compared with the threshold of another category to determine eligibility.
3. Strategic Recruitment Candidates
The MPNP issued 57 invitations to candidates who declared receiving a direct invitation through a strategic recruitment initiative. These selections covered several recruitment channels designed to support Manitoba’s workforce and community needs.
The reported distribution was as follows:
| Strategic recruitment initiative | Invitations issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 21 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 2 |
| Francophone Community | 16 |
| Regional Communities | 15 |
| Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP) | 3 |
| Total | 57 |
Employer Services accounted for the largest share of invitations in this group, followed by the Francophone Community and Regional Communities initiatives.
Express Entry Candidates Included in the Latest Draw
Of the 1,304 LAAs issued on October 22, 353 invitations went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
This means candidates connected to the federal Express Entry system were represented in the provincial selection round. However, holding an Express Entry profile does not guarantee an MPNP invitation or provincial nomination. Candidates must satisfy the relevant program requirements and selection criteria.
A successful provincial nomination can provide an important pathway towards Canadian permanent residence for eligible Express Entry candidates, subject to the applicable federal immigration requirements.
Refused Nomination Applications
| Month | Applications Under Assessment or Pending |
|---|---|
| January | 95 |
| February | 38 |
| March | 35 |
| April | 95 |
| May | 55 |
| Total | 318 |
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
What Manitoba PNP Candidates Should Do Next
The October 22 draw demonstrates that Manitoba continues to select candidates through multiple pathways, including education-linked selection, ranking-based invitations and strategic recruitment initiatives.
Important: An EOI submission does not guarantee selection. Program criteria, invitation patterns and application deadlines may change, so candidates should consult official Manitoba and IRCC guidance before applying.
Source: immigratemanitoba.com/draws/
