On October 9, 2025, Manitoba conducted its first draw of the month under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing a total of 862 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates in the Skilled Worker stream.
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Invitations were issued through both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, as part of an occupation-specific and employer-driven selection process.
Breakdown of MPNP Draw #255
Skilled Worker in Manitoba – 583 LAAs
A total of 583 candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. These candidates were currently employed in the province and worked in one of the following areas:
- Healthcare-related occupations
- Home support workers, caregivers, and related roles
Eligible occupations included:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| NOC Code & Title | 44101 – Home Support Workers, Caregivers, and Related Occupations |
| NOC Broad Category | 3 – Health Occupations |
Applicants had to be employed in roles aligned with either this specific NOC or within the broader NOC group for health occupations.
Skilled Worker in Manitoba & Skilled Worker Overseas – 279 LAAs
An additional 279 LAAs were issued to candidates who were directly invited by the MPNP through one of its Strategic Recruitment Initiatives:
| Strategic Initiative | LAAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 45 |
| Francophone Community | 43 |
| Regional Communities | 8 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 3 |
| Temporary Public Policy (TPP) | 180 |
This marks the second consecutive draw where the MPNP has prioritized candidates under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP), which allows select skilled workers to receive open work permits. This policy is supported by both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Manitoba.
Express Entry Candidates
Out of the total LAAs issued, 203 went to candidates who had an active Express Entry profile and a valid job seeker validation code.
Why Some Candidates Were Not Selected
Even if a candidate met the draw criteria, they may not have received an LAA for reasons such as:
- Invalid or missing language test details (e.g., expired results or missing test number)
- Invalid or missing invitation number under a strategic recruitment initiative
- Lack of valid Manitoba license for those in regulated occupations
(Candidates in such roles must provide proof of licensing to retain their invitation.)
Understanding the MPNP Selection Approach
- Occupation-specific draws help Manitoba address labour shortages by targeting candidates already working in in-demand sectors. The MPNP publishes a list of these occupations on its official website.
- Strategic Recruitment Initiatives are employer- and community-led efforts to attract skilled workers with specific expertise or language skills not readily available in the province.
These pathways reflect Manitoba’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its workforce and supporting successful immigrant settlement.
