The latest Manitoba PNP Draw has issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply across several targeted selections, including health occupations, Francophone candidates and people with Manitoba post-secondary education.
The September 10, 2026, Expression of Interest Draw #279 demonstrates Manitoba’s continued use of targeted selection to address labour market needs and attract candidates with connections to the province.
Manitoba PNP Draw Selects Candidates Through Four Categories
The September 10 selection included four distinct groups.
| Selection | Invitations |
| Health occupations in Manitoba | 233 |
| Francophone selection | 11 |
| Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba | 508 |
| Strategic recruitment initiatives | 41 |
| Total | 793 |
The draw therefore combined occupation-based selection with language, education and strategic recruitment priorities.
Source: Manitoba PNP Draw #279 Update
Health Occupations Receive 233 Invitations
The largest occupation-specific selection targeted candidates currently working in Manitoba in Broad Occupational Category 3 – Health occupations.
A total of 233 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued.
This selection highlights the continued importance of health occupations within Manitoba’s immigration strategy.
Candidates selected through this category were required to have declared current employment in Manitoba in the specified occupational category.
Francophone Candidates Receive Targeted Invitations
The MPNP also issued 11 Letters of Advice to Apply to candidates who declared French as their language of communication with the MPNP and had valid French-language test results.
This demonstrates Manitoba’s continued interest in candidates with French-language capabilities.
Candidates relying on language credentials should ensure that their test information is valid and accurately entered in their Expression of Interest profile.
Manitoba Graduates Receive 508 Invitations
The largest individual selection was for candidates who had completed post-secondary education in Manitoba.
The province issued 508 Letters of Advice to Apply through this category.
The lowest-ranked candidate invited in this selection had a ranking score of 825.
Candidates selected through this category must be able to provide documentation proving that they or their spouse completed a post-secondary education program in Manitoba.
This could include a diploma and transcript.
Strategic Recruitment Candidates Receive 41 Invitations
Another 41 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued through the Skilled Worker Stream to candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through strategic recruitment initiatives.
The invitations included candidates connected to:
- Employer Services
- Ethnocultural Communities
- Francophone Community
- Regional Communities
- The temporary public policy for prospective provincial nominee candidates
The selection demonstrates the variety of factors Manitoba can use when conducting targeted immigration draws.
Express Entry Candidates Included in the MPNP Draw
Of the 793 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in the latest MPNP draw, 272 went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
This creates an important connection between Manitoba’s provincial nomination process and Canada’s federal Express Entry system.
Candidates who receive a provincial nomination through an Express Entry-linked pathway can potentially benefit from the additional CRS points associated with a provincial nomination, subject to the applicable federal rules.
Manitoba Has Invited Thousands of Candidates in 2026
According to the information provided for the latest draw, Manitoba has invited 6,409 candidates through the MPNP in 2026.
Of these, 1,899 received invitations under Express Entry.
The latest draw therefore forms part of a broader pattern of provincial selection throughout the year.
Important Checks Before Accepting an MPNP Invitation
Receiving a Letter of Advice to Apply does not mean every candidate should automatically proceed.
Manitoba’s draw notes emphasize the importance of ensuring that the information declared in the EOI is accurate and supported by documentation.
For example, candidates selected through the Manitoba post-secondary education category must be able to demonstrate the required Manitoba education.
Similarly, candidates who declared language-test results should ensure that the test number and validity information are correct.
Candidates in regulated occupations must also be able to demonstrate the required licensing and authorization to work in Manitoba.
What the Latest MPNP Draw Means for Candidates
The latest MPNP draw shows Manitoba is using multiple selection criteria rather than relying on a single ranking threshold.
Health workers, Francophone candidates, Manitoba graduates and individuals recruited through strategic initiatives all received opportunities in the latest selection.
For prospective applicants, maintaining an accurate EOI profile and ensuring that supporting documentation matches the information declared can be just as important as achieving a competitive ranking score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manitoba issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #279 on September 10, 2026.
Candidates who declared completed post-secondary education in Manitoba received 508 invitations.
The lowest-ranked candidate invited in that selection had a score of 825.
Manitoba issued 233 Letters of Advice to Apply to candidates working in Broad Occupational Category 3, which covers health occupations.
A total of 272 of the 793 invited candidates declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.