Manitoba closed out the year with a strong hiring-focused selection round, as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draw December 2025 issued 421 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. Conducted on December 31, 2025, this final draw of the year highlighted the province’s continued emphasis on candidates already contributing to Manitoba’s workforce, particularly in the healthcare sector.

The invitation round, officially listed as Expression of Interest Draw# 261, reflects Manitoba’s strategy of aligning provincial nominations with real labour shortages while maintaining close coordination with federal immigration systems.

Key Results from MPNP Expression of Interest Draw 261

The December 31 draw focused entirely on skilled workers connected to Manitoba through employment or targeted recruitment initiatives.

Breakdown of invitations issued:

Category	Invitations
Occupation-specific selection	353
Skilled Worker pathway	68
Total invitations	421

Out of all invited candidates, 118 had a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code, strengthening their pathway to permanent residence.

Occupations Targeted in the Occupation-Specific Selection

Manitoba concentrated heavily on healthcare-related roles in this draw. Candidates had to be working in Manitoba and employed in eligible occupations.

Selected NOC 2021 unit groups included:

• 00013 – Senior managers in health and social services
• 12111 – Health information management occupations
• 13112 – Medical administrative assistants
• 21110 – Biologists and related scientists
• 21120 – Public and environmental health professionals
• 41301 – Counselling therapists
• 41404 – Health policy researchers
• 44101 – Home support workers and caregivers

All selected roles fell under Broad Occupational Category 3 – Health occupations, reinforcing Manitoba’s focus on healthcare system stability.

Strategic Recruitment Invitations Explained

The Skilled Worker pathway invitations were issued only to candidates directly invited through provincial initiatives.

Strategic recruitment streams included:

• Employer Services
• Francophone Community
• Regional Communities
• Ethnocultural Communities
• Temporary Public Policy for Prospective PNP Candidates

Applicants without valid invitation numbers or language test details were not considered, even if they met occupation criteria.

Express Entry Alignment in 2025

The province continued to use federal alignment to accelerate permanent residence processing. In 2025:

• 7,765 candidates were invited under MPNP
• 1,469 had active Express Entry profiles

Candidates nominated through Manitoba receive additional CRS points under the Express Entry system, improving federal selection chances.

Important Notes for Candidates

Manitoba issued reminders regarding common reasons candidates may not receive invitations:

• Missing or expired language test numbers
• Invalid strategic recruitment invitation codes
• Regulated occupation licensing not completed

Candidates facing these issues were advised to update their Expression of Interest profiles before future draws.

What This Means for Future Applicants

This draw signals that Manitoba continues to prioritize:

• Candidates with Manitoba work experience
• Healthcare professionals
• Workers with employer backing
• Express Entry-linked profiles
• Preparing accurate EOIs and maintaining valid documentation remains essential.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draw December 2025 capped off the year by reinforcing Manitoba’s workforce-first approach to provincial immigration. For skilled workers already employed in the province, this draw highlights the importance of maintaining eligibility and keeping profiles up to date for future opportunities.

If you are working in Manitoba or planning to apply under the MPNP, even small profile or documentation errors can affect your chances of receiving an invitation. Get your eligibility, EOI profile, and Express Entry alignment reviewed by a Regulated immigration consultant who understands Manitoba’s selection patterns. ImmigCanada immigration consulting services, led by Eivy Joy Quito, provide clear, reliable guidance to help skilled workers move confidently toward permanent residence.