The Manitoba government has taken another major step toward strengthening its health-care system by inviting 328 health-care professionals through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, announced by Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara, aims to retain skilled workers already contributing to Manitoba’s health-care sector. These professionals, from nurses to physicians, are being offered a pathway to permanent residency so they can continue serving communities across the province. “By making it easier for skilled workers to stay and build their careers here, we’re ensuring the staff needed to provide care in our hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities can be there for Manitobans,” said Minister Marcelino.

Breakdown of the Latest Manitoba PNP Draw

The recent draw focused exclusively on temporary foreign workers already employed in Manitoba’s health-care sector.

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In total, 328 health-care professionals were invited to apply for permanent residency through the MPNP, helping them settle permanently in Manitoba while filling critical staffing gaps in hospitals and care facilities.

A Continued Effort to Strengthen Manitoba’s Health Workforce

Since October 2023, Manitoba has added nearly 3,400 new health-care workers across the province, a remarkable achievement amid nationwide shortages in health staffing.

Minister Asagwara emphasized that this is about “putting patients first”, ensuring that every community, including rural and northern regions, can access timely, high-quality care.

These nominations will not only help stabilize Manitoba’s health-care system but also provide long-term career stability for skilled professionals who have already proven their value to local patients and families.

Supporting Rural Communities Through Immigration

This MPNP draw also plays a crucial role in addressing staffing challenges in rural Manitoba. Communities like Killarney are already seeing the impact, with two physicians choosing to stay and build their futures locally after receiving invitations through the program.

Mayor Janice Smith of Killarney-Turtle Mountain praised the initiative:

“It can be more challenging to recruit in rural communities, but the right fit sees the incredible value of small-town life. Here, doctors truly become part of the community, and the difference they make is deeply felt and appreciated.” With programs like these, Manitoba ensures that access to health care remains equitable and widespread from large urban hospitals to small community clinics.

Manitoba PNP: A Model for Labour-Driven Immigration

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues to be one of Canada’s most proactive immigration pathways, allowing the province to select candidates based on local labour needs. Through targeted draws like this one, Manitoba is ensuring that immigration directly supports key provincial priorities in this case, building a sustainable health-care system.

By using the Expression of Interest (EOI) system, Manitoba identifies temporary foreign workers already contributing to the local economy and gives them the opportunity to apply for permanent residency.

This not only helps Manitoba meet workforce demands but also strengthens community retention by helping skilled immigrants and their families build long-term futures in the province.

Building a Stronger Manitoba Through Immigration

The latest Manitoba PNP health-care draw highlights the province’s dedication to both its people and newcomers who help keep its health-care system running. With 328 new invitations and nearly 3,400 new hires since 2023, Manitoba continues to set a national example for using immigration as a tool for growth and resilience.

For foreign health-care professionals already in Canada or planning to move soon, Manitoba offers an inclusive, stable, and rewarding pathway to permanent residency.

If you’re a skilled worker looking to build your healthcare career in Manitoba, contact ImmigCanada today to explore your eligibility and start your journey toward Canadian permanent residency.