Manitoba PNP Invites Over 800 Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Nomination Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has conducted its latest draw, issuing 862 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under the Skilled Worker categories. This move continues Manitoba’s strong efforts to attract and retain talent to support the province’s economic growth and labor market needs.

Key Highlights of MPNP Draw #255 (October 9, 2025)

Total invitations: 862 LAAs
Skilled Worker in Manitoba: 583 invitations, primarily for candidates employed in healthcare and caregiving roles.
Skilled Worker Overseas: 279 invitations issued through Manitoba’s Strategic Recruitment Initiatives.
Express Entry candidates: 203 invitations to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles and job seeker validation codes.

Additional invitations were distributed as follows:

Employer Services: 45
Francophone Community: 43
Regional Communities: 8
Ethnocultural Communities: 3
Temporary Public Policy (TPP): 180

Focus on Healthcare and Caregiving Sectors

This draw emphasized Manitoba’s ongoing labor market priorities — especially in healthcare and caregiving occupations, such as Home Support Workers (NOC 44101) and other essential service roles. The province continues to support employers by ensuring these critical occupations are filled with qualified, long-term residents.

Strategic Recruitment and Employer-Led Pathways

The MPNP remains focused on employer-driven and community-based recruitment, targeting international talent for high-demand occupations that cannot be met locally. Manitoba also continues to leverage Temporary Public Policy (TPP) measures that allow select candidates to obtain open work permits, ensuring flexibility and faster integration.

Increased Nomination Capacity for 2025

Recently, Manitoba secured an additional 1,489 nomination spaces, bringing its total allocation to 6,239 nominations for 2025. This increase allows the province to invite more candidates in key industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and education.

What Applicants Should Know

Application Deadline: Invited candidates must submit complete applications through the MPNP portal before the stated deadline.
Documentation: Proof of employment, education, and settlement intent in Manitoba must be clearly provided.
Regulated Occupations: Applicants in licensed professions must show valid Manitoba authorization to practice.
Express Entry Advantage: Candidates nominated through Express Entry receive 600 additional CRS points and faster federal processing.

Conclusion

This latest MPNP draw demonstrates Manitoba’s proactive immigration strategy — focusing on attracting skilled workers who can contribute immediately to the province’s economic and community development. With increased nomination capacity and strong employer partnerships, Manitoba continues to be one of Canada’s top destinations for skilled immigrants.