On 22 October 2026, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) ran its largest skilled-worker draw of the autumn, inviting 1,304 candidates across three selection categories. The bulk – 734 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) – went to applicants or spouses who completed post-secondary studies in Manitoba, underlining the province’s “study → stay” retention push. A further 513 LAAs targeted the highest-scoring profiles in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, while 57 invitations were issued under strategic recruitment initiatives, including francophone and regional community picks. Minimum ranking scores remained high: 846 for general top scorers and 816 for the graduate-focused tranche. Manitoba’s notice reminds invitees to supply verifiable diplomas and transcripts; failure to do so is grounds for refusal. Notably, 353 invitees declared an Express Entry profile, making them eligible for the 600-point nomination boost once their provincial applications succeed. The draw arrives amid a national debate on devolving more immigration power to provinces. Manitoba, whose workforce vacancy rate sits near 5 %, argues that tailoring criteria to local graduates helps employers fill persistent shortages in health care, construction and agri-food. For foreign students and workers already in Manitoba, the result reinforces the value of maintaining an active Expression of Interest with updated test scores and job details. Employers should prepare employment letters and settlement supports early, as provincial processing times typically run 4–6 months before nomination certificates are issued. The province’s next draw could shift focus again; recent rounds alternated between occupation-specific picks and general EOI sweeps. Candidates should monitor MPNP news and keep language tests valid to capitalise on future invitations.
Source: IRCC.com
