Manitoba PNP Invites 340 Candidates in New Draw for Canadian PR

October 15, 2026
CIC News Update
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Manitoba has opened another opportunity for skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence, issuing 340 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on October 8, 2026. The latest selection focused on candidates working in education, childcare and healthcare, alongside applicants identified through targeted recruitment initiatives.

The draw reflects Manitoba’s approach of selecting candidates based on specific occupational needs and recruitment channels rather than relying on a single published score threshold. Of the invitations issued, education and childcare professionals received the largest share, followed by healthcare workers and candidates selected through strategic recruitment.

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October 8 Manitoba PNP Draw: Invitation Breakdown

The province distributed 340 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across three selection groups. No minimum EOI ranking score was announced for this round.

Selection category	Invitations issued
Education and childcare occupations	211
Healthcare occupations	46
Strategic recruitment initiatives	83
Total	340

The invitations were issued under the MPNP’s 20th provincial immigration selection round. A total of 103 recipients had declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code, connecting their provincial selection profiles with Canada’s federal immigration system.

Teachers and Childcare Workers Receive 211 Invitations

Education and early-learning professionals accounted for more than half of the invitations. To qualify for this selection, candidates needed to declare that they were currently employed in Manitoba in one of the four occupations identified by the province.

Occupation	NOC 2021 code
Secondary school teachers	41220
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers	41221
Early childhood educators and assistants	42202
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants	43100

This category is particularly relevant to eligible workers already employed in Manitoba’s schools, childcare facilities and early-learning settings. Candidates should ensure that their declared occupation accurately reflects their employment and that they meet the applicable MPNP conditions.

Healthcare Workers Receive 46 LAAs

Another 46 invitations went to candidates employed in Manitoba in occupations classified under Broad Occupational Category 3 of the National Occupational Classification system.

The category includes four major occupational groups:

NOC 30: Specialized middle management occupations in healthcare.
NOC 31: Professional occupations in health.
NOC 32: Technical occupations in health.
NOC 33: Assisting occupations in support of health services.

These groups cover a variety of healthcare positions, including professional, technical, patient-care support and healthcare management roles. Eligibility depends on the candidate’s actual occupation and the selection criteria applied by the MPNP.

Strategic Recruitment Brings 83 More Candidates Into the Selection Round

Manitoba also selected 83 candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream recruitment initiatives. This group included applicants in Manitoba and overseas who reported receiving a direct invitation through an eligible provincial recruitment channel.

The distribution was as follows:

Recruitment initiative	Invitations
Employer Services	45
Francophone Community	16
Regional Communities	12
Ethnocultural Communities	9
Temporary Public Policy for Prospective PNP Candidates	1
Total	83

Employer Services accounted for the largest share of this group. The selection also included candidates connected with Francophone and regional communities, as well as ethnocultural recruitment initiatives.

One invitation was issued under the former Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates, which has expired.

What Invited Candidates Must Do Next

Receiving an LAA allows a candidate to proceed to the provincial nomination application stage, but it does not automatically grant a nomination or permanent residence.

Successful invitees must submit a complete application within 60 days of receiving their invitation. They should review the application instructions, prepare the required supporting documents and confirm that their information meets the relevant program criteria.

If Manitoba approves the application and issues a provincial nomination, the candidate can proceed with the applicable federal permanent residence process. Depending on their circumstances, nominees may also request a provincial support letter for a work permit application.

Can Candidates Apply for a Work Permit Without Receiving an Invitation?

Some workers who were not selected may still have options, although these depend on their individual circumstances and the conditions of the relevant policies.

Bridging Open Work Permit

Certain provincial nominees may qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after submitting a permanent residence application. A temporary public policy introduced on June 9, 2026, eased some eligibility requirements for eligible base PNP applicants, potentially allowing earlier access to this option.

Applicants must verify that they meet the applicable federal requirements and that the relevant policy provisions remain in effect.

Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge

Manitoba’s Workforce Transition Bridge policy was designed to support approximately 2,700 at-risk workers connected to the provincial nominee process. It targets specified MPNP candidates who held a provincial support letter and had an active Expression of Interest profile on December 31, 2025.

Eligible candidates may be able to obtain an open work permit under this measure. However, the policy does not automatically extend work permit eligibility to everyone who missed a draw.

Manitoba’s 2026 Nomination Activity

The province publishes periodic Skilled Worker Stream statistics covering invitations, nomination approvals, applications received, pending assessments and refusals. The figures available in the supplied data cover January 1 to August 31, 2026.

MPNP activity	January–August 2026
Expressions of Interest drawn	5,616
Nominations issued through the reported monthly figures	3,774
Enhanced nominations issued	1,273
Nomination applications received	3,576
Applications under assessment or awaiting assessment	16,008
Nomination application refusals	484

These figures provide context for the province’s nomination activity before the October draw. They should be read according to their respective categories, as invitations, applications received and nominations issued represent different stages of the immigration process.

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Conclusion

The October 8 selection gives eligible education, childcare and healthcare workers another route toward provincial nomination, while strategic recruitment continues to provide opportunities for candidates identified through specific initiatives.

For prospective immigrants, the key priorities are to maintain an accurate EOI profile, verify the correct NOC classification and monitor future MPNP announcements. Candidates already working in Manitoba should pay particular attention to occupation-specific selection criteria, while applicants overseas should check whether they qualify for an eligible recruitment pathway.

Although this draw did not publish a minimum ranking score, meeting the requirements of a targeted selection category remains essential. An invitation is only the beginning of the provincial nomination process, with outcomes depending on the assessment of the complete application.