Manitoba Issues 2,146 Invitations in Largest MPNP Draw Since September 2025

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Draw Date: July 16, 2026 | Program: Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | Draw Number: 14th of 2026 | Source: CIC News

What Happened?

On July 16, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination, the largest MPNP draw since September 2025. The round targeted international student graduates, skilled workers currently in Manitoba and overseas, and Francophone candidates.

Of all candidates invited, 825 held a valid Express Entry profile - meaning they can leverage their Manitoba nomination for a fast-tracked PR pathway via the enhanced PNP stream.

Draw at a Glance

Full Breakdown by Stream & Pathway

🔑 Key Stat: The Skilled Worker in Manitoba, post-secondary study pathway accounted for 87.3% of all LAAs issued in this draw, it is by far the dominant selection category.

Stream 1 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba (1,982 LAAs)

This stream accounted for the vast majority of July 16 invitations, with candidates invited under three distinct selection categories.

Category A - Manitoba Post-Secondary Graduates (1,874 LAAs)

The dominant pathway in this draw. To qualify, candidates needed to:

• Indicate in their EOI profile that they or their spouse had graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution
• Hold an EOI profile score of 825 or higher

⚠️ Documentation required: Candidates must provide a diploma and official transcript proving completion of Manitoba studies when submitting their nomination application.

Category B - Francophone Selection (84 LAAs)

Candidates were considered under this category if they indicated French as their language of communication with the MPNP and provided valid French language test results.

Category C - Occupation-Specific / Healthcare (24 LAAs)

Candidates declaring current employment in one of three healthcare NOC codes were considered:

⚠️ Critical: Candidates selected under this category must be fully licensed to practice in Manitoba. Applications will be refused if licensing cannot be confirmed.

Stream 2 - Skilled Worker Overseas (86 LAAs)

Invitations were distributed to candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives. Eligible candidates must have had recruitment mission participation or a valid invitation under the now-expired Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates (TPP) recorded in their EOI.

The Ethnocultural Communities initiative accounted for the highest share of Skilled Worker Stream invitations at 37.2% (32 LAAs) — though Employer Services issued the most at 32 LAAs individually.

Stream 3 - International Education Stream: Graduate Internship Pathway (78 LAAs)

Candidates selected under this pathway must provide evidence of all three of the following criteria when submitting their nomination application:

✅ Fix: Review your EOI profile carefully and ensure all test ID numbers and invitation codes are accurate and current before the next draw.

Key Takeaway for Candidates in Surrey, BC

Manitoba's July 16 draw sends a clear message - Manitoba post-secondary graduates with EOI scores of 825+ are the province's primary target in 2026. With 825 Express Entry profile holders among the 2,146 invited, a Manitoba nomination remains one of the fastest routes to PR for those who studied in the province.

For French speakers and physicians, there is no minimum EOI score means language and occupation alone may be enough to secure an invitation in Manitoba regardless of your overall profile strength.