Manitoba continues to strengthen its workforce by inviting highly skilled professionals through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the latest draw conducted on October 31, 2025, the province issued 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream, with a strong focus on candidates already contributing to Manitoba’s labor market under special or facilitated work permits.
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Manitoba’s Ongoing Effort to Fill In-Demand Roles
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) remains a crucial part of the province’s immigration strategy, helping attract and retain skilled professionals who can address regional labor shortages. The latest draw targeted applicants under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories.
Candidates selected were part of strategic recruitment initiatives, which are specialized programs designed to connect Manitoba employers and communities with skilled talent capable of meeting specific labor needs.
Breakdown of the October 31, 2025, Draw
The draw issued 29 LAAs, distributed among five key recruitment initiatives:
| Strategic Recruitment Initiative | Number of LAAs Issued |
| Employer Services | 4 |
| Francophone Community | 3 |
| Regional Communities | 2 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 1 |
| Temporary Public Policy (TPP) | 19 |
Of these, nine candidates held a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code, making them eligible for potential federal immigration alignment once nominated.
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Priority for Candidates on Special Work Permits
The largest number of invitations – 19 were extended to applicants eligible under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP), which facilitates Open Work Permits (OWPs) for prospective provincial nominees. This policy, jointly supported by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Manitoba, is designed to help skilled workers remain employed in the province while they await permanent residence approval.
Through this measure, Manitoba continues to ensure that talented workers who are already integrated into its labor market can transition smoothly to permanent status without interruption to their employment.
Why Some Eligible Candidates May Not Have Been Invited
The MPNP clarified that some Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles may have met the eligibility criteria but did not receive an invitation due to missing or invalid information. Common reasons include:
- Providing expired or incomplete language test results;
- Failing to include a valid Invitation to Apply (ITA) number linked to a strategic recruitment initiative.
These technical issues highlight the importance of keeping EOI profiles up to date to remain competitive in future draws.
Manitoba’s Strategic Recruitment Approach
The province has increasingly relied on strategic recruitment draws in 2025, reflecting its data-driven approach to immigration. These initiatives are built around employer and community partnerships, allowing Manitoba to directly identify and invite individuals with proven settlement potential and skills that align with current labor market needs.
Such partnerships often include collaboration with:
- Local employers in high-demand industries;
- Regional economic development organizations;
- Francophone and ethnocultural community groups.
By aligning immigration selection with local workforce priorities, Manitoba ensures that newcomers have the best chance of success, both economically and socially.
A Look Ahead
As Manitoba continues to refine its immigration pathways, more targeted draws are expected in the coming months. These draws are likely to prioritize candidates who are already working in Manitoba, French-speaking professionals, and those supported by community or employer initiatives.
The MPNP’s focus on integration and long-term settlement success demonstrates the province’s commitment to not only filling labor shortages but also building diverse, thriving communities across Manitoba.
