Manitoba invites 124 candidates to apply for provincial nomination
Manitoba PNP — June 18, 2026 draw: 124 invitations focused on Employer Services and TPP
Snapshot
On June 18, 2026, Manitoba issued 124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the Skilled Worker Stream. The round targeted candidates linked to provincial recruitment initiatives and those holding Manitoba-supported work permits, with a strong emphasis on employer-driven nominations and candidates connected to the Temporary Public Policy (TPP).
Distribution by initiative
– Employer Services: 49 LAAs
– Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP): 32 LAAs
– Regional Communities: 19 LAAs
– Francophone Community: 15 LAAs
– Ethnocultural Communities: 9 LAAs
Context
This was Manitoba’s 12th draw of 2026 and continued targeted EOI pulls. Manitoba had signalled targeted draws for candidates with TPP Support Letters (letters approved April 22–June 30, 2025). Recent related changes include the April 14, 2026 temporary measures expanding access to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program for employers outside the Winnipeg CMA (higher low‑wage caps until March 31, 2027) and the June 11, 2026 closure of the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) in the International Education Stream.
Key takeaways
– Employer-led nominations remain a priority: Employer Services received the largest share of LAAs (49).
– Manitoba is following through on TPP-related invitations: 32 LAAs went to candidates tied to the TPP targeted draws.
– Community-focused streams continue to be used: Regional, Francophone and Ethnocultural initiatives together received 43 LAAs.
– Express Entry linkage was limited in this round: 22 of the 124 invitees had a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Who this affects
– Skilled workers with employer support are well positioned.
– Holders of TPP Support Letters and Manitoba-supported work permits were prioritized.
– Former CEP candidates with at least six months of Manitoba work experience should consider the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and update their EOI.
– Rural employers may benefit from temporary federal measures that raise low‑wage TFW caps and allow higher proportions of low‑wage positions.
Practical actions
– Check EOI details: ensure language test IDs are present and valid and that any invitation or Support Letter numbers are entered correctly.
– Update EOIs promptly if your status, employer support, or eligibility changes.
– Employers should prepare documentation needed to support Employer Services nominations.
– TPP recipients should confirm their Support Letter details are accurately recorded in their EOI.
Numbers to note
– LAAs in this draw: 124
– Express Entry-linked invitees: 22
– Manitoba total invitations in 2026 (as of June 18): 1,833
– Federal nomination allocation to Manitoba for 2026: 6,239
– Skilled workers nominated by Manitoba as of May 2026: 2,165
– CEP closure effective: June 11, 2026
– TPP targeted draw window referenced: Support Letters approved April 22–June 30, 2025
– Temporary rural employer measures announced: April 14, 2026 (measures run until March 31, 2027)
Watch for
Further targeted EOI draws tied to TPP and recruitment missions, updates on Employer Services documentation, guidance for former CEP candidates moving into Skilled Worker pathways, and any changes to the temporary federal measures for low‑wage TFW caps.
Staying current with Manitoba’s draw notices and keeping your EOI complete will be essential for anyone pursuing provincial nomination.
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