The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on July 2, 2026, and released full results on July 5. The draw targeted candidates recruited directly by the province through Employer Services missions, the Temporary Public Policy (TPP) for prospective nominees, Francophone outreach and regional initiatives. Fifteen invitations went to Express Entry profiles.
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Applicants and employers who require assistance with temporary resident visas, work-permit extensions, or entry documentation while their provincial nomination is in process can turn to VisaHQ. The company’s digital platform—https://www.visahq.com/canada/—offers streamlined application tools, real-time status tracking, and expert review services that reduce errors and speed up approvals for a variety of Canadian visas, helping MPNP candidates arrive in Manitoba smoothly.
Employer Services captured the largest share (36 LAAs), reflecting Manitoba employers’ demand for manufacturing, agri-food and transportation talent. The TPP accounted for 31 LAAs, underscoring the province’s ongoing effort to transition temporary foreign workers already in Manitoba to permanent residence before the policy expires later this year. Eight Francophone candidates and two regional-community applicants rounded out the group. Manitoba has now issued 1,910 invitations in 2026 toward its 6,239 federal nomination allocation. Provincial officials say draw sizes may grow in Q3 to ensure quotas are met, especially for healthcare and childcare occupations identified as critical shortages. Candidates invited through the July 2 round must submit a full application within 60 days and can expect nomination certificates by early Q4, positioning them for an Express Entry boost of 600 points. For employers, the draw highlights the value of obtaining Employer Services support letters and maintaining compliant TFW programs. HR teams with staff on expiring work permits should watch for upcoming targeted draws and ensure language-test results and invitation codes are valid—common errors that led to exclusions in this round.
Applicants and employers who require assistance with temporary resident visas, work-permit extensions, or entry documentation while their provincial nomination is in process can turn to VisaHQ. The company’s digital platform—https://www.visahq.com/canada/—offers streamlined application tools, real-time status tracking, and expert review services that reduce errors and speed up approvals for a variety of Canadian visas, helping MPNP candidates arrive in Manitoba smoothly.
Employer Services captured the largest share (36 LAAs), reflecting Manitoba employers’ demand for manufacturing, agri-food and transportation talent. The TPP accounted for 31 LAAs, underscoring the province’s ongoing effort to transition temporary foreign workers already in Manitoba to permanent residence before the policy expires later this year. Eight Francophone candidates and two regional-community applicants rounded out the group. Manitoba has now issued 1,910 invitations in 2026 toward its 6,239 federal nomination allocation. Provincial officials say draw sizes may grow in Q3 to ensure quotas are met, especially for healthcare and childcare occupations identified as critical shortages. Candidates invited through the July 2 round must submit a full application within 60 days and can expect nomination certificates by early Q4, positioning them for an Express Entry boost of 600 points. For employers, the draw highlights the value of obtaining Employer Services support letters and maintaining compliant TFW programs. HR teams with staff on expiring work permits should watch for upcoming targeted draws and ensure language-test results and invitation codes are valid—common errors that led to exclusions in this round.
