Manitoba Issues 862 Invitations in Major MPNP Draw; Focus on Health, Caregiving and Regional Recruitment
Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held Expression of Interest Draw #255 on 9 October 2025 and issued 862 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates across employer-driven streams. The draw underlines the province’s targeted strategy to fill urgent gaps in healthcare and caregiving while supporting regional labour needs through coordinated recruitment.
What the October 9 draw delivered
- Total invitations: 862 LAAs issued in Draw #255.
- Streams covered: Invitations were issued under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway (occupation-specific selection) and the Skilled Worker stream (strategic recruitment initiatives).
- Express Entry linkage: 203 of the invitees declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code, giving those candidates a potential route to faster federal processing.
How the 862 LAAs break down
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba (occupation-specific selection): 583 LAAs, largely for health-care and caregiver roles (notably home support workers and related occupations).
- Skilled Worker Stream (strategic recruitment): 279 LAAs issued across categories including employer services, francophone community recruitment, regional communities, ethnocultural outreach and Temporary Public Policy placements.
Occupations and regional emphasis
Manitoba prioritized occupations that sustain front-line care and essential community services. Top categories selected include home support workers, caregivers, nursing assistants and other regulated health roles; the draw also targeted talent for regional economic development to support smaller communities across the province. Applicants holding active Manitoba licences or proving required professional credentials were given priority consideration.
Important administrative and timing rules for invited candidates
Candidates who received an LAA must act quickly and follow MPNP timelines precisely: employers must submit job-approval information within the timeframe specified by MPNP and invited applicants must complete their applications through the MPNP e-Filing Portal within the deadline noted on their invitation. All Employer Job Offer submissions are now processed via the Employer Portal to increase transparency and prevent fraudulent offers. Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the invitation.
MPNP capacity gains and what it means for applicants
Manitoba recently received an upward revision in its provincial nomination allocation for 2025, increasing its total nominations and expanding the province’s ability to invite and nominate more candidates this year. That allocation increase strengthens Manitoba’s capacity to retain workers already in the province and to recruit skilled newcomers needed in critical sectors.
Why this draw matters
- Health system support: Large numbers of LAAs for caregiver and health occupations reflect pressing staffing shortages in care and long-term care settings.
- Regional revival: REDI-style and regional recruitment efforts show a deliberate push to spread immigration benefits beyond the major urban centres to smaller communities.
- Pathway to PR: For many selected candidates, a provincial nomination will open the path to permanent residency and permanent integration into Manitoba’s labour market and communities.
What invited candidates should do now
- Log in to your MPNP online account immediately.
- Confirm your eligibility and gather all supporting documents (employment letters, licences, language proof, identity documents).
- Ensure your employer completes any required job validation steps within the stated timeframe.
- Submit a complete application through the MPNP e-Filing Portal by the deadline on your invitation.
- Pay applicable application fees and monitor your inbox for MPNP communications.
What to watch next
Manitoba’s aggressive draw cadence in 2025 suggests further targeted rounds are likely, especially in healthcare, caregiving and regional skill categories. Candidates and employers should monitor official MPNP notices and ensure eligibility and document readiness to avoid missing short submission windows. The expanded nomination allocation also means Manitoba could continue issuing high volumes of LAAs for the remainder of the year.
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