Manitoba Issues 741 LAAs in Latest MPNP Draw for Two Skilled Worker Streams

Manitoba issues 741 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) under the latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw on August 27, 2026. The two skilled worker streams are Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Stream: in Manitoba and Overseas, with further bifurcations in Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. The province is currently focusing on attracting skilled workers in priority occupations and language categories to address labour-market needs.

Strategic Overview of the latest draw

Let us have a look at the dedicated invitations issued for specific skilled worker streams and their minimum cutoff scores:

Group 72 of the NOC 2021 system includes occupations like Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers, which is a broader category under the Trades and Transportation.

Eligibility Criteria for the Manitoba PNP draw

To qualify, you must meet the criteria for either the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas streams.  

• Possess a valid Expression of Interest (EOI) profile that contains accurate and current information.  

• Fulfill the criteria set out in the relevant MPNP Skilled Worker pathway.  

• Show a genuine commitment to settle in and contribute to Manitoba's economic growth.

• Must show sufficient proof of funds to authorities 

• For those applying as Skilled Worker Stream: Manitoba & Overseas, you need a valid connection to Manitoba through a specific strategic recruitment initiative, rather than relying solely on a high EOI score.

What does the draw mean for skilled professionals?

The latest draw, conducted by Manitoba on August 27, 2026, indicates the province's continued focus on hiring highly qualified workers through two skilled immigration routes. The province has also issued LAAs under its French-language selection criteria, highlighting the importance of French-language proficiency within Manitoba's immigration priorities.

A significant number of LAAs were issued under the Trades and Transportation category, with 600 invitations, highlighting Manitoba's continued focus on skilled workers in these occupations.

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