The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program announced on September 28, 2026 that its database is having technical issues affecting several processing systems. Technical teams are working to restore full functionality. Further updates will follow once normal operations resume across all impacted streams. On September 28, 2026, the Government of Manitoba told applicants and stakeholders about a...
Manitoba Expression of Interest draw #280 held on September 24, 2026, under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. It issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply, known as LAAs. Of those, 148 went to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles. So far in 2026, Manitoba has invited 6,883 candidates. Manitoba PNP Draw #280 At A Glance...
Manitoba issued 741 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in the latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw, held on August 27, 2026. The province conducted Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #278, selecting candidates through occupation-specific, Francophone and strategic recruitment categories. The largest selection targeted candidates already working in Manitoba in technical trades and transportation-related...
On July 16, 2026, Manitoba issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #275, its largest single invitation round of the year so far. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates across three streams, and 825 of those invitations went to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile. What Streams Were...
The Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge is a proposed federal measure that would extend open work permits for roughly 2,700 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates until December 31, 2027. The plan follows a 2024 policy that is set to run out before many nominees receive their provincial nomination. It still needs formal acceptance from the Manitoba government before...
Canada is not just a place to live. It is a place to build a future. And for skilled workers around the world, Manitoba has once again opened that door. On May 21, 2026, Manitoba PNP EOI Draw #271 issued 96 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates who had been directly invited through...
In a positive development for immigration hopefuls, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has received an increased nomination allocation for 2025. Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocated 4,750 nominations to Manitoba, a significant reduction of 50% compared to 2024. However, in a recent update on October 8, 2025, Manitoba confirmed an...
On September 4, 2025, Manitoba held its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 3,347 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across multiple immigration pathways. This draw continues to show Manitoba’s strong demand for skilled workers, international graduates, and community-based applicants who can contribute to the province’s growing...
On December 18, 2024, Manitoba conducted invitation round #234 under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), offering exciting opportunities for skilled workers and international graduates. This draw saw 399 candidates invited across various streams, reflecting Manitoba’s commitment to attracting skilled individuals and fostering economic growth. Let’s explore the details of this draw and explore why Manitoba...
