Manitoba Issues 47 Invitations in Early-November Skilled-Worker Draw — Priority Given to In-Province Talent
Manitoba’s provincial nominee program issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in its first draw of November, continuing the province’s steady, targeted approach to convert skilled temporary workers and other priority candidates into permanent residents.
The November 6 draw selected candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream (both Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways). Selections were routed through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives, which pair provincial needs with employer, community and sector-led referrals.
Key results from the November 6 draw
- Total LAAs issued: 47
- Candidates with Express Entry profiles: 10 (declared a valid Express Entry profile and job-seeker validation code)
- LAAs by strategic recruitment initiative:
- Employer Services — 11
- Francophone Community — 18
- Regional Communities — 12
- Ethnocultural Communities — 4
- Temporary Public Policy (TPP) to Facilitate Work Permits for prospective PNP candidates — 2
Candidates who were selected via a strategic recruitment initiative typically receive 500 additional points in their Expression of Interest (EOI) score — a significant boost when competing for invitation rounds.
Why this draw matters
- Targeted selection: Manitoba’s draw shows continued emphasis on candidates already connected to the province through employers, francophone networks, regional partners and ethnocultural groups — a model designed to increase retention and speed up labour-market matches.
- Francophone emphasis: With 18 LAAs issued to Francophone-community nominees, Manitoba continues to prioritise candidates who can support local bilingual and Francophone services and community growth.
- Regional focus: Invitations to candidates tied to regional communities underline Manitoba’s aim to spread economic benefits beyond the larger urban centres.
- Express Entry alignment: Ten invitees indicated valid Express Entry profiles, demonstrating that provincial selection can also support faster federal processing for eligible candidates.
Practical notes for applicants
- Check your EOI details: Manitoba flags common reasons why eligible candidates were not invited — expired or missing language test numbers, or failure to provide a valid invitation number for strategic recruitment initiatives. Ensure all test numbers and invitation codes are entered correctly and are up to date.
- Regulated professions: Candidates claiming full Manitoba licensure must be able to prove completed licensing steps. Applicants who lack the required documentation risk refusal. Keep licensing records, pay stubs and employer letters ready.
- Employer-backed profiles: Employer Services invitations accounted for nearly a quarter of this draw — strong employer support continues to be a major advantage.
Provincial allocation context
Manitoba began 2025 with a reduced nomination allocation after federal cuts, but successfully lobbied for and received an additional 1,489 nomination slots in October. The province’s revised 2025 allocation now stands at 6,239 nominations, which represents about 65% of Manitoba’s 2024 level (9,500). This restored capacity gives the province greater flexibility to run targeted draws and support local labour needs.
The federal 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan (announced in early November) also increases national targets and signals likely further support for provincial nominations in 2026 — a development that could benefit Manitoba applicants in the coming year.
What applicants should do now
- Review and update your EOI profile and make sure language test numbers (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF, etc.) are current and entered correctly.
- If you were invited through an employer or community nomination, confirm with your employer or sponsoring organization that all supporting documents and licence confirmations are in order.
- For regulated occupations, gather proof of Manitoba licensure or the steps completed toward licensure — missing paperwork can lead to refusals even after an LAA is issued.
- Keep an eye on provincial communications — further draws are possible as Manitoba deploys its remaining nomination allocation.
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