This week, Manitoba carried out one other spherical of newcomer picks, issuing hundreds of expert employees and graduates invites to use for a provincial nomination via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Candidates have been invited underneath this system’s Worldwide Training Stream, Expert Employee in Manitoba pathway, and Expert Employee Abroad pathway via focused strategic recruitment initiatives.
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MPNP draw outcomes
On September 4, 2025, the MPNP held draw #253, issuing a complete of three,347 Letters of Recommendation to Apply (LAAs) to overseas nationals. Invites have been distributed as follows:
| Stream | Variety of Letters of Recommendation to Apply (LAAs) issued | Reduce-off rating |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Employee Stream | 15 | 844 |
| Expert Employee in Manitoba | 1,466 | N/A |
| Worldwide Training Stream | 1,866 | N/A |
Choice standards
Expert Employee Stream
Candidates have been invited for this draw underneath each the Expert Employee in Manitoba and Expert Employee Abroad streams, based mostly on their inclusion in a strategic recruitment initiative carried out by the MPNP.
The breakdown of LAAs issued by the strategic recruitment initiative is given beneath:
| Strategic Recruitment Initiatives | LAAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Companies | 4 |
| Francophone Group | 7 |
| Regional Communities | 3 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 1 |
Expert Employee in Manitoba – Residents of Ukraine Choice
One other draw via the Expert Employee in Manitoba stream additionally occurred on September 4. Candidates have been invited based mostly on assembly the eligibility standards of the stream, and declaring a principal applicant who’s a citizen of Ukraine.
Worldwide Training Stream
Candidates have been invited based mostly on assembly the eligibility necessities of the Worldwide Training Stream.
Of the whole 3,347 LAAs issued on this draw, 415 have been issued to candidates with legitimate Specific Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes.
Why some candidates could not obtain an invite
The MPNP notes that if a candidate meets or exceeds the draw’s cut-off rating however doesn’t obtain an LAA, it could be as a consequence of points corresponding to:
- Declaring a legitimate third-party language check however not offering a check quantity within the Expression of Curiosity (EOI), or having check outcomes that had expired on the time of the draw; or
- Declaring receipt of a direct invitation via a strategic recruitment initiative, however failing to offer a legitimate invitation quantity within the EOI.
What are strategic recruitment initiatives underneath the MPNP?
Strategic recruitment initiatives are employer or community-led processes that permit Manitoba to establish and invite candidates with crucial abilities which can be briefly provide within the province.
These initiatives help native employers in filling persistent labour gaps whereas providing overseas nationals a pathway to everlasting residence (PR).
Employers should meet eligibility necessities for his or her open positions and full Manitoba’s recruitment course of earlier than they’ll suggest worldwide candidates. Candidates, in flip, should meet particular standards—corresponding to language proficiency, work expertise, schooling, and age—alongside the circumstances set by the stream underneath which they’re invited.
The MPNP additionally assesses whether or not a candidate has robust ties to a different Canadian province or territory. If ties elsewhere current a threat that the candidate could not stay in Manitoba, the MPNP could refuse the applying. Every case is evaluated individually.
