On June 12, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new draw, issuing 36 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream.
Of these 36 invitations, five were extended to candidates who had a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code. The minimum score required to receive an invitation in this draw was 613.
The MPNP directly invited candidates through a strategic recruitment initiative, after they had submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI).
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What Is a Strategic Recruitment Initiative?
Strategic recruitment initiatives allow Manitoba employers to address labour shortages by recruiting skilled international workers.
To participate, employers must:
- Meet eligibility criteria for the positions they’re hiring for,
- Follow the province’s ABC Recruitment Process,
- And submit details of potential international candidates to Manitoba’s Employer Services after approval.
Prospective candidates must meet specific requirements related to age, education, work experience, and language proficiency, along with any criteria specific to the stream under which they’re applying.
Reduced Nomination Allocation in 2025
Like many other provincial programs across Canada, Manitoba’s PNP saw its nomination allocation reduced by half in 2025, with a total of 4,750 nomination spots available this year.
Earlier in the year, Newfoundland and Labrador successfully negotiated an increase in its allocation with the federal government, raising hopes that other provinces may follow suit.
