On February 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) carried out a new selection round under its Skilled Worker Stream, issuing 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to qualified candidates. The invitations were extended to individuals who had submitted profiles through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways and who confirmed they were directly invited through a strategic recruitment initiative.
This focused draw reflects Manitoba’s ongoing effort to align immigration intake with specific labour market and community needs.
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Invitations Issued Through Strategic Recruitment Channels
All 29 selected candidates indicated that they had received a direct Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Manitoba under one of the province’s recognized strategic recruitment initiatives.
The distribution of Letters of Advice to Apply in this round was as follows:
- Francophone Community: 14
- Employer Services: 8
- Regional Communities: 3
- Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP): 3
- Ethnocultural Communities: 1
The majority of invitations were issued to candidates connected to Manitoba’s Francophone Community initiative, highlighting the province’s commitment to strengthening French-speaking communities and enhancing bilingual workforce capacity.
Selections through Employer Services once again demonstrate Manitoba’s employer-driven approach, where businesses play a key role in identifying and supporting skilled foreign workers for nomination.
Express Entry Candidates Included
Among the 29 individuals invited, six candidates reported having an active Express Entry profile along with a valid job seeker validation code. These candidates may become eligible for enhanced provincial nomination if approved, which can significantly improve their prospects within the federal permanent residence system.
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Manitoba’s Targeted Immigration Strategy
Rather than conducting broad-based draws, Manitoba continues to prioritize applicants with demonstrated ties to the province through employers, communities, or public policy initiatives. This approach helps ensure that newcomers are more likely to integrate successfully into Manitoba’s labour market and communities.
The inclusion of candidates under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits (TPP) also indicates Manitoba’s efforts to support prospective Provincial Nominee Program candidates in maintaining or obtaining legal work status while progressing toward nomination.
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Outlook for Prospective Applicants
The February 12 draw signals that Manitoba remains focused on strategic, community-connected, and employer-supported immigration. Candidates seeking selection under the Skilled Worker Stream may improve their chances by establishing meaningful ties to Manitoba through employment offers, recruitment initiatives, or participation in community-based programs.
As the province continues to refine its immigration intake, targeted draws like this reinforce Manitoba’s emphasis on labour market alignment, regional development, and community growth.
