Manitoba invites skilled foreign workers in PNP draw

author avatar
Janice Rodrigues
Published: June 16, 2025

Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has held a draw inviting foreign nationals for provincial immigration.

On June 12, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 36 candidates Letters of Advice to Apply for provincial immigration through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream.

Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams

Of these 36 candidates, five letters were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

The score of the lowest-ranked candidate in this draw was 613.

Candidates who submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) for this stream were only considered if they were invited directly by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

About the strategic recruitment initiative

Manitoba employers who need skilled workers can recruit foreign talent through strategic recruitment initiatives.

To take part, employers must meet specific eligibility criteria for the roles they’re hiring and complete the province’s ABC Recruitment Process.

After receiving approval, they can submit details of international candidates to Manitoba's Employer Services.

Candidates need to meet certain eligibility criteria regarding age, education, work experience and language proficiency, in addition to the criteria of the stream they are invited under.

Like most PNPs, Manitoba has seen its provincial nomination allocation halved in 2025. This year, the MPNP’s allocation for the year is 4,750 nomination slots.

In February, Newfoundland and Labrador succeeded in increasing its provincial allocation for the year through negotiations with the federal government.

Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams

Share this article
Share your voice
Did you find this article helpful?
Thank you for your feedback.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Did you find this article helpful?
Please provide a response
Thank you for your helpful feedback
Please contact us if you would like to share additional feedback, have a question, or would like Canadian immigration assistance.
  • Do you need Canadian immigration assistance? Contact the Contact Cohen Immigration Law firm by completing our form
  • Send us your feedback or your non-legal assistance questions by emailing us at media@canadavisa.com
Related articles
Permanent residence pathways that were closed or suspended in 2025, and the best alternatives
Autumn view of Parliament Hill across the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Canada.
Provincial immigration in Canada: 2025 year in review
Flags flying in the Wind - Flags of the Canadian Provinces on Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Manitoba’s last draw of 2025 invites hundreds of skilled candidates
Night view of Winnipeg - Manitoba - Canada
An easy way to see your eligibility for all Express Entry-PNP streams
A person sitting at a cafe, while they complete the CV+ assessment form from their laptop
Top Stories
New Canadian citizenship law now in force: here’s a tool to check your eligibility
Permanent residence pathways that were closed or suspended in 2025, and the best alternatives
For some, a Canadian master’s degree could be a ticket to permanent residence
Join our free newsletter. Get Canada's top immigration stories delivered to your inbox.
Subscribe
More in Express Entry
For some, a Canadian master’s degree could be a ticket to permanent residence
Education. happy students in gowns are celebrating graduation Throwing hands up Graduation Caps in the air, Concept of freedom after the struggles they faced throughout the study.
Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2026
A sentry stands watch over a mountain range on a winter's day.
2025: Express Entry year in review – invitations issued, major developments
Canadian flag waving against the Rocky mountains in Whistler, Canada
The five most common mistakes when declaring your job for Canadian immigration, and how to avoid them
Person working at a laptop looking worried.
Link copied to clipboard