Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its first immigration draw of December on December 5, 2025, inviting a total of 184 candidates to apply for provincial nomination under the Skilled Worker Stream. This draw marks the largest number of Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) issued in a single round since October 9, 2025.
The MPNP targeted applicants under two distinct pathways: the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories. Applicants were selected primarily through strategic recruitment initiatives, continuing a trend the province has maintained since June 2025.
A significant portion of the invitations—126 in total—were issued through the Temporary Public Policy (TPP) initiative. This federal policy enables qualifying candidates, including those in Manitoba or Yukon, to obtain open work permits while awaiting permanent residency through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Other groups targeted in this draw include:
– 21 candidates linked to regional community recruitment
– 20 applicants from the Francophone community
– 10 individuals recruited via employer services
– 7 candidates affiliated with ethnocultural communities
Out of the 184 candidates invited, 61 declared a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code. This aligns with ongoing efforts by Manitoba to integrate federal pathways such as Express Entry with provincial selection tools for faster immigration processing.
The province’s strategic focus on candidates already working or contributing within Manitoba suggests a deliberate effort to retain immigrants who can immediately support the local economy and labor market.
This draw underscores Manitoba’s commitment to selecting candidates with existing ties to the province or those who align with long-term regional labor and demographic objectives.
As Manitoba continues leveraging immigration to address labor shortages and boost regional communities, the program’s focus on recruitment-based selection suggests that candidates with prior engagement in the province remain highly competitive.
Maple News will continue reporting on provincial nominee program trends across Canada.