Key Takeaways
- Manitoba issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) under the Skilled Worker Stream on December 18, 2025.
- The invitations were given to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who were directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.
- Priority was given to Francophone candidates and candidates currently working in Manitoba.
- The 63 invitations were distributed across strategic recruitment initiatives, including Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, and Temporary Public Policy (TPP).
Introduction to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on December 18, 2025, under the Skilled Worker Stream. The invitations were given to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who declared they were directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. This draw is part of the MPNP’s efforts to attract skilled workers to the province and address labor market needs. The program allows the province to nominate candidates for permanent residence in Canada, and the Skilled Worker Stream is one of the most popular pathways for immigration to Manitoba.
Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
The 63 invitations issued in this draw were distributed to candidates across strategic recruitment initiatives, with Francophone candidates and candidates currently working in Manitoba being prioritized. The initiatives include Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, and Temporary Public Policy (TPP). Employer Services is designed to help approved Manitoba employers retain workers by endorsing eligible candidates through the MPNP. The Francophone Community initiative targets candidates whose French proficiency is equal to or greater than their English, supported by an MPNP-approved language test. Regional Communities initiatives support labor market and demographic needs in communities outside Winnipeg, developed with local partners like employers, municipalities, and settlement organizations. The TPP category relates to the temporary public policy tied to work permit facilitation for certain prospective provincial nominees.
Candidate Selection Criteria
Of the 63 candidates that received invitations, eight candidates declared having a valid Express Entry profile. To be considered for an invitation, candidates must have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile that meets the selection criteria. However, some candidates may not have received a Letter of Advice to Apply despite meeting the criteria. The MPNP advises that this may be because the candidate indicated that they took an approved third-party English/French language test to show their language ability, but did not enter a valid test number in their EOI, or their language test is no longer valid. Alternatively, the candidate may have indicated that they received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative, but did not provide a valid invitation number.
Initiative Categories and Their Significance
The initiative categories in this draw reflect the MPNP’s priorities and goals. The Employer Services category, with 10 invitations, highlights the importance of supporting Manitoba employers in retaining workers. The Francophone Community category, with 27 invitations, demonstrates the province’s commitment to promoting French language and culture. The Regional Communities category, with 5 invitations, shows the MPNP’s focus on supporting labor market and demographic needs in communities outside Winnipeg. The TPP category, with 21 invitations, relates to the temporary public policy tied to work permit facilitation for certain prospective provincial nominees. These categories and their corresponding invitation numbers provide insight into the MPNP’s strategic recruitment initiatives and priorities.
Conclusion and Next Steps
In conclusion, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on December 18, 2025, under the Skilled Worker Stream. The invitations were given to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who were directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Priority was given to Francophone candidates and candidates currently working in Manitoba. Candidates who did not receive an invitation despite meeting the selection criteria should review their EOI profile and ensure that all required information is accurate and up-to-date. The MPNP will continue to issue invitations to candidates who meet the selection criteria, and candidates are encouraged to stay informed about the program’s strategic recruitment initiatives and priorities.