Manitoba issues 77 invitations in July 2 MPNP draw
On July 2, Manitoba conducted a new selection round under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 77 invitations to candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream.
The draw targeted individuals who had received direct invitations from the province through strategic recruitment initiatives, reflecting Manitoba’s continued use of targeted selection pathways in 2026.
This marks the 13th round of invitations held by Manitoba so far this year, contributing to ongoing provincial immigration intake aligned with labour market priorities.
- 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) issued on July 2
- Draw focused on candidates invited through strategic recruitment initiatives
- Both Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways were included
- 36 invitations issued through Employer Services initiative
- 31 invitations issued under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP)
- 15 candidates had valid Express Entry profiles and job seeker codes
Details of the July 2 selection round
The July 2 draw focused exclusively on candidates who indicated in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles that they had received invitations under a recognized strategic recruitment initiative.
These included recruitment missions conducted by Manitoba as well as individuals connected through the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates, which has since expired.
Invitations were distributed across both primary pathways under the Skilled Worker Stream, including applicants already working in Manitoba and those applying from outside Canada.
Breakdown of invitations by recruitment initiative
Manitoba allocated invitations across several targeted initiatives, with Employer Services accounting for the largest portion of invitations issued.
The distribution of LAAs in this round included 36 invitations through Employer Services and 31 under the Temporary Public Policy stream.
Additional invitations were issued to candidates linked to Manitoba’s Francophone Community initiative, which accounted for 8 invitations, and Regional Communities, which received 2 invitations.
This allocation highlights the province’s ongoing efforts to address workforce needs through employer-driven recruitment and community-focused immigration strategies.
Express Entry-linked candidates
Among the 77 candidates invited, 15 had active profiles in the federal Express Entry system and included valid job seeker validation codes.
These profiles enable provinces to nominate candidates through enhanced streams, which are aligned with federal immigration selection systems.
More information on federal draws can be found through the Express Entry draws tracker, which provides updated selection data.
Eligibility and selection conditions
To be considered in this selection round, candidates were required to demonstrate that they had received a valid invitation through one of Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives.
The province indicated that some candidates who appeared eligible may not have received invitations due to incomplete or invalid information in their EOI submissions.
Common issues included missing or expired language test results, incorrect test identification numbers, or failure to provide a valid invitation reference number from a recruitment initiative.
These criteria are part of standard verification processes applied during the EOI selection stage under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Temporary Public Policy and targeted draws
Manitoba has recently implemented targeted draws linked to the Temporary Public Policy (TPP), which was designed to facilitate work permits for prospective provincial nominees.
On May 1, the province confirmed plans to conduct dedicated draws for individuals who had received Support Letters under this policy, particularly those approved between April 22 and June 30, 2025.
Following that announcement, 579 invitations have been issued to TPP-linked candidates as of early July, with a significant portion issued in the initial draw held on May 7.
The July 2 draw continued this effort, allocating 31 invitations to candidates connected to this pathway, despite the policy no longer being active.
Overall MPNP activity in 2026
As of July 2, Manitoba has issued a total of 1,910 invitations to apply for provincial nomination across all streams in 2026.
This figure reflects ongoing selection rounds held throughout the year, including a mix of targeted and general draws aligned with provincial labour needs.
The federal government allocated 6,239 nomination spaces to Manitoba for 2026, setting the upper limit for the number of individuals the province can nominate.
By May 30, Manitoba reported that it had already issued 2,165 nominations, based on official provincial data.
Differences between the number of invitations issued and nominations granted are partly due to processing timelines, as some nominations finalized in 2026 relate to applications submitted following invitations issued in 2025.
Monthly data on Skilled Worker Stream
The MPNP regularly publishes data on its Skilled Worker Stream, offering insights into application volumes, invitations, and processing activity.
Between January 1 and May 30, 2026, the province recorded 1,605 EOIs drawn across monthly selection rounds, with the highest number observed in May.
During the same period, nomination issuance remained steady, reaching a total of 2,165 by the end of May.
The province also reported 1,296 new nomination applications received during these five months, indicating continued demand for provincial immigration pathways.
Application inventory data showed more than 1,600 applications in assessment or pending review as of May, reflecting ongoing processing workloads within the program.
Refusal figures remained comparatively low, with 318 applications refused between January and May.
Program structure and role in immigration system
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program operates as part of Canada’s broader Provincial Nominee Program framework, allowing provinces to select immigrants based on regional economic priorities.
Within Manitoba, the Skilled Worker Stream is a central pathway, designed to address labour shortages by targeting individuals with skills aligned to local market needs.
This stream includes categories for candidates already employed in Manitoba as well as those applying from overseas with demonstrated connections to the province.
Strategic recruitment initiatives, including employer partnerships and community-based programs, are used to identify candidates who meet specific regional or sectoral requirements.
Ongoing selection trends
Recent draws indicate a continued emphasis on targeted invitations, particularly for candidates linked to employer needs and specific public policy measures.
The inclusion of Francophone and regional community categories in the July 2 draw reflects Manitoba’s efforts to support population distribution and linguistic diversity objectives.
Selection processes remain structured around EOI rankings and verification of eligibility criteria, with periodic adjustments based on program priorities and policy changes.
The July 2 round, which issued 77 invitations including 36 through Employer Services and 31 linked to the TPP, forms part of this broader pattern of targeted provincial immigration selection in 2026.