Manitoba continues to focus on skilled migration to maintain a successful economy and fill the necessary workforce vacancies. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations to 862 skilled workers to apply to reside in the province in the latest invitation round.
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A Strategic Draw to Meet Labour Market Demands
The draw, held on October 9, 2025, represented the province’s 255th invitation round as well as the first one in the month of October. Manitoba invited candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams, with applicants chosen based on general labour shortages as well as targeted employer needs.
The lottery drawing aligned with Manitoba’s continued interest in healthcare, caregiving, and other core professions that are crucial to the long-term vision of the province.
Doctors and Caregivers Lead the Invitations
A significant share of this pull – 583 invitations went to the applicants working in Manitoba’s home support and healthcare industries. They comprised workers with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 44101, which includes home support workers, caregivers, and similar positions.
This targeted effort underscores the province’s dedication to strengthening its health infrastructure by attracting experienced professionals who can contribute to patient care, senior assistance, and community wellness services.
Invitations Within Key Recruitment Projects
In addition to healthcare workers, another 279 invitations were issued through employer-linked and community-based recruitment initiatives. These programs connect Manitoba employers with global talent pools to address specialized labour shortages and encourage settlement across the province’s diverse regions.
| Recruitment Pathway | Invitations Issued |
| Employer Services | 45 |
| Francophone Community | 43 |
| Regional Communities | 8 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 3 |
| Temporary Public Policy (TPP) | 180 |
The Temporary Public Policy (TPP) program once again took centre stage, this being the second consecutive lottery that favored these candidates. The policy, in combination with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Manitoba government, allows chosen candidates to apply for available work permits that are open as the candidates wait to be nominated, giving them an immediate pathway to Manitoba’s workforce.
Express Entry-Linked Applicants Also Benefit
Among the total invitations, 203 candidates had an Express Entry profile that was active, along with a job seeker verification code. The recipients of provincial nomination given under MPNP can achieve 600 CRS points that can be added to their present CRS rank, thus making them highly competitive to be issued a federal Invitation to Apply permit to be a permanent resident.
Common Reasons Why Some Invites Were Missed
Even though the applicants satisfied the eligibility criteria, some might not be invited because their profile information was invalid or incomplete. The reasons were as follows:
- Invalid or outdated language skills assessment scores.
- Overlooked invitation numbers from Manitoba’s recruitment campaigns.
- Inadequate, valid professional licensing of the provincially regulated professions.
The MPNP re-emphasized that working candidates in a regulated field should submit up-to-date licenses together with proof of having obtained the Manitoba professional standards before making nomination applications.
A Selective Approach to High-Skilled Immigration
The recent Manitoba invitation round establishes a clear course of action: the province is adopting its immigration plan aimed at attracting people who can generate a swift social and economic impact.
Occupation-special draws permit the province to pursue industries that are experiencing skill deficiencies, specifically in health care and caregiving, whereas strategic recruitment programs maintain balanced admissions across cultural groups as well as regional communities. This strategy supports developing workforce diversity as well as motivates skilled newcomers to establish residence as well as thriving lives within regional Manitoba communities.
Manitoba Becomes Increasingly Appealing to World Talent
Through the continued matching of immigration streams with labor market demand, Manitoba has made it one of the most forward-thinking provinces in Canada to greet highly skilled foreign professionals. The MPNP’s systematic nomination program and cooperation with IRCC ensure a clear and easy pathway to permanent residence for international professionals. For those intending to build a future in Canada, Manitoba’s latest draw reaffirms the province’s openness to foreign skills and intent to build a sustainable, highly skilled workforce that can aid long-term economic growth.
