Manitoba Invites 53 Skilled Workers Recruited Through Targeted Initiatives to Apply for Provincial Nomination

Manitoba has conducted a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw

inviting 53 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

The latest selection was held on August 13, 2026, and targeted candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through strategic recruitment initiatives. The invitations were issued across both pathways of the MPNP Skilled Worker Stream. The latest selection brings Manitoba’s total number of EOI draws in 2026 to 16.

August 13, 2026 Manitoba PNP Draw Summary

Category	Details
Province	Manitoba
Draw Date	August 13, 2026
Program	Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Stream	Skilled Worker Stream
Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)	53
Selection Focus	Strategic recruitment initiatives
Express Entry Candidates	6
2026 EOI Draw Number	16th

Unlike a broad selection based solely on EOI ranking, this draw specifically targeted candidates who had received a direct invitation through an MPNP strategic recruitment initiative or the now-expired temporary public policy for prospective provincial nominees.

Invitation Results by Strategic Recruitment Initiative

The 53 Letters of Advice to Apply were distributed across five initiatives:

Strategic Recruitment Initiative	LAAs Issued
Employer Services	15
Francophone Community	13
Ethnocultural Communities	12
Regional Communities	9
Temporary Public Policy (TPP)	4
Total	53

The Employer Services initiative accounted for the largest share, with 15 invitations, representing approximately 28.3% of the total. Six of the 53 candidates invited had declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Who Was Eligible for This Draw?

The latest draw was specifically aimed at candidates who had already been directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Candidates needed to indicate this information in their EOI profile. The targeted initiatives included:

Employer Services.
Francophone Community.
Ethnocultural Communities.
Regional Communities.
The Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates.

The TPP has now expired, but candidates who were previously invited under the policy could still be considered if they met the applicable requirements and correctly declared their invitation in their EOI profile.

Manitoba's Strategic Recruitment Initiatives

Manitoba uses strategic recruitment initiatives to identify skilled workers whose backgrounds align with specific provincial labour-market and demographic priorities.

Employer Services

The Employer Services initiative can support Manitoba employers seeking qualified foreign workers to fill labour shortages. Candidates recruited through eligible Manitoba employers may receive an invitation to apply for provincial nomination if they meet the applicable MPNP requirements.

The latest draw issued 15 LAAs through this initiative.

Francophone Community

Manitoba continues to support French-speaking immigration through its Francophone Community initiative.

Candidates with French-language abilities and connections to Manitoba’s Francophone community may be considered through targeted recruitment initiatives. The August 13 draw issued 13 LAAs under this category.

Ethnocultural Communities

The Ethnocultural Communities initiative supports Manitoba’s efforts to attract skilled workers with connections to established ethnocultural communities in the province.

A total of 12 LAAs were issued through this initiative in the latest draw.

Regional Communities

Manitoba also uses regional recruitment initiatives to encourage skilled workers to settle outside Winnipeg and contribute to communities across the province.

The latest draw issued 9 LAAs to candidates recruited through the Regional Communities initiative.

Temporary Public Policy

Four candidates in the latest draw had previously received invitations under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates.

Although this public policy has expired, Manitoba continues to consider eligible candidates who were previously invited under it, provided they meet the applicable selection conditions.

What Is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) allows the province to nominate eligible foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence. The program is designed to address Manitoba’s economic and labour-market needs while attracting workers who have the skills and experience needed in the province. The Skilled Worker Stream includes pathways for:

Skilled Worker in Manitoba.
Skilled Worker Overseas.

Candidates can submit an Expression of Interest to enter the MPNP pool when eligible. The province then selects candidates through EOI draws and issues a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) to those selected.

How Manitoba's EOI System Works

The MPNP’s EOI system is a pre-application process. Candidates provide information about their:

Education.
Work experience.
Language proficiency.
Age.
Manitoba connection.
Employment.
Other factors relevant to their eligibility.

Eligible profiles enter the EOI pool and are ranked using the information provided.

Manitoba can then conduct draws and invite selected candidates to submit a full application for provincial nomination. However, the latest draw demonstrates that Manitoba can also conduct targeted selections, rather than simply inviting the highest-ranking candidates from the entire pool.

Why Some Candidates May Not Have Received an Invitation

Manitoba specifically warned that some candidates who appeared to meet the draw criteria might not have received an LAA because of problems with information in their EOI profile.

Two issues identified by the province were:

Invalid or Missing Language Test Information

Candidates who declared that they had completed an approved English or French language test needed to provide a valid test identification number. If the test number was missing or invalid, or if the language test had expired, the candidate might not have been considered.

Missing Strategic Recruitment Invitation Number

Candidates who declared that they had received an invitation under a strategic recruitment initiative also needed to provide a valid invitation number. Failure to provide the required invitation number could prevent the candidate from being selected.

Manitoba Has Issued 4,875 Skilled Worker Invitations in 2026

With the latest selection, Manitoba has issued a total of 4,875 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the Skilled Worker Stream in 2026, as of August 13. The latest figure includes invitations issued through different types of EOI selections during the year.

Manitoba’s selections have included targeted recruitment initiatives as well as occupation-specific selections. For example, an earlier May 7 draw selected candidates working in specific education-related occupations, while an April 23 draw targeted candidates in health occupations.

Manitoba's 2026 Nomination Allocation

For 2026, Manitoba has been allocated 6,239 provincial nomination spaces by the federal government. According to the latest available provincial statistics, covering January through June, Manitoba had issued 2,670 nominations during the first six months of the year. Of those nominations:

886 were enhanced nominations linked to Express Entry.
The remaining nominations were base nominations.

The monthly nomination totals from January through June were:

Month	Nominations Issued
January	484
February	425
March	389
April	445
May	422
June	505
Total	2,670

These figures are nomination statistics and should not be confused with the number of LAAs issued in EOI draws.

Manitoba Received 1,885 Applications From January to June

The MPNP received 1,885 nomination applications during the first six months of 2026. The monthly figures were:

Month	Applications Received
January	292
February	237
March	104
April	109
May	554
June	589
Total	1,885

The significant increase in applications during May and June reflects the larger volume of candidates selected through Manitoba’s EOI system during those months.

Nearly 11,900 Applications Were Under Assessment

As of the latest available statistics, Manitoba had 11,890 applications pending or in assessment between January and June. The province defines an application as “in assessment” when it has been assigned to a provincial officer but has not yet received a final decision. The monthly figures were:

Month	Applications in Assessment
January	2,605
February	2,355
March	2,030
April	1,575
May	1,634
June	1,691
Total	11,890

These figures represent application inventory rather than the number of candidates newly invited in the latest draw.

Manitoba Refused 371 Applications in the First Half of 2026

The MPNP reported 371 applications refused between January and June 2026.

Monthly refusals were:

Month	Applications Refused
January	95
February	38
March	35
April	95
May	55
June	53
Total	371

A refusal means that an application submitted after receiving an LAA did not ultimately result in a provincial nomination.

Express Entry Candidates Can Benefit From Manitoba Nomination

Six candidates invited in the August 13 draw had declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code. Candidates nominated through an Express Entry-linked provincial pathway can receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

These additional points can substantially increase a candidate’s ranking in the federal Express Entry pool and improve their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence. However, candidates must meet the requirements of both the applicable Manitoba pathway and the federal Express Entry system.

What Happens After Receiving an LAA?

Receiving a Letter of Advice to Apply is not the same as receiving a provincial nomination. Candidates who receive an LAA must submit a complete application to the MPNP within the applicable deadline. The province then assesses the application and supporting documentation.

If the application is approved, Manitoba issues a provincial nomination. The candidate can then proceed with the applicable federal permanent residence process. For enhanced nominations, the nomination is connected to Express Entry. Base nominations follow a different federal application process.

What This Draw Means for Skilled Workers

The August 13 draw shows that Manitoba continues to rely heavily on targeted recruitment when selecting candidates for provincial nomination. Rather than opening every draw to the entire EOI pool, Manitoba can focus on candidates who have been recruited through specific initiatives.

This is particularly important for candidates overseas, because a strong EOI score alone may not be sufficient for consideration in a targeted recruitment draw. Candidates should therefore examine whether they have a qualifying connection, recruitment invitation or employment pathway that aligns with Manitoba’s current selection priorities.

What Applicants Should Do Now

Candidates interested in Manitoba immigration should:

Review the current MPNP Skilled Worker requirements.
Determine whether they qualify for Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas.
Explore Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives.
Maintain an accurate EOI profile.
Ensure language test information is valid.
Enter the correct language test identification number.
Provide a valid strategic recruitment invitation number where required.
Keep employment and education information updated.
Monitor upcoming MPNP EOI draws.
Review whether an Express Entry profile could provide an additional pathway to permanent residence.

Candidates should remember that Manitoba’s selection criteria can change between draws.

Key Takeaways

The latest Manitoba immigration draw highlights the province’s continued focus on candidates recruited through targeted initiatives. The main points are:

Manitoba issued 53 LAAs on August 13, 2026.
The invitations were issued through the Skilled Worker Stream.
Candidates were selected through strategic recruitment initiatives.
15 invitations went to Employer Services candidates.
13 went to candidates recruited through the Francophone Community initiative.
12 went to candidates under Ethnocultural Communities.
9 went to Regional Communities candidates.
4 went to candidates under the expired Temporary Public Policy.
6 invited candidates had valid Express Entry profiles and job seeker validation codes.
Manitoba’s 2026 draw count reached 16.
The province has issued 4,875 Skilled Worker Stream invitations in 2026 as of August 13.
Manitoba has a 2026 nomination allocation of 6,239 spaces.
The province issued 2,670 nominations from January through June.
Candidates must ensure their EOI information, language-test details and recruitment invitation numbers are accurate.

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