On October 31, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream, inviting 29 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The majority of those invited were skilled workers currently holding special facilitated work permits in Manitoba, along with individuals selected through strategic recruitment initiatives.
1. Draw Overview
According to official data, the 29 invitations (Letters of Advice to Apply, LAAs) were distributed through the following Strategic Recruitment Initiatives:
| Recruitment Initiative | Number of LAAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 4 |
| Francophone Community | 3 |
| Regional Communities | 2 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 1 |
| Temporary Public Policy (TPP) – Facilitated Work Permits | 19 |
Among the invited candidates, nine had a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
2. Reasons Some Candidates Were Not Invited
The MPNP noted that certain candidates who submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting the selection criteria were not invited, possibly due to:
- Failing to provide a valid language test number, or having an expired English/French test result;
- Indicating receipt of an invitation under a strategic recruitment initiative but not providing a valid invitation number.
These technical omissions can prevent candidates from being automatically identified as eligible. The province advises applicants to regularly update their EOI profiles to ensure accuracy and validity.
3. Selection Focus and Policy Context
Throughout 2025, Manitoba has prioritized strategic recruitment draws under the Skilled Worker Stream to directly address pressing labor market needs. These initiatives are driven by employers, regional partners, and cultural organizations, helping the province attract skilled workers with strong settlement potential.
Notably, this draw continued to prioritize candidates eligible under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP), a joint initiative between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Manitoba. The policy allows qualified candidates to apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP), enabling them to work in Canada while awaiting their provincial nomination results.
4. Policy Significance
This draw highlights Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers capable of immediate labor market contribution. By leveraging both the TPP policy and strategic recruitment initiatives, the province enhances labor market matching efficiency while offering temporary foreign workers a clearer pathway to permanent residency.
In the coming months, Manitoba is expected to maintain similar targeted draw strategies, focusing on occupations in high employer demand and community-driven sectors across the province.
