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- calendar_today October 25, 2026
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Conducts Major Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued 1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for permanent residence in Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #282, conducted on October 22, 2026. This event marks the 21st selection round for the province in 2026 and stands as the largest round since July of this year.
Draw Breakdown and Key Figures
The draw included two principal selections under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway—one focused on candidates who had completed post-secondary studies in Manitoba and another open to all eligible skilled worker profiles, in addition to strategic recruitment selections in the Skilled Worker Stream.
| Selection | LAAs Issued | Minimum Ranking Score |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba — completed post-secondary study in Manitoba (top scoring) | 734 | 816 |
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba — overall top scoring | 513 | 846 |
| Skilled Worker Stream — strategic recruitment | 57 | Not published |
| Total | 1,304 |
Among the total LAAs issued, 353 were given to candidates possessing a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Focus on Manitoba Post-Secondary Graduates
The draw heavily favored candidates who, or whose spouse, completed post-secondary education in Manitoba. This segment received 734 LAAs, with the minimum ranking score set at 816. This round was larger and less competitive than a similar Manitoba-graduate selection in Draw #279 on September 10, which saw 508 LAAs granted at a minimum score of 825.
Candidates in this group are required to provide documentation, such as a diploma and transcript, to confirm the completion of a Manitoba post-secondary program. Those unable to do so are advised by the MPNP to consider declining their LAA.
Broad Selection for Skilled Workers in Manitoba
The subsequent selection invited all skilled worker profiles in Manitoba regardless of occupation or education. It resulted in 513 LAAs for candidates with scores of 846 or higher. This broader approach differs from recent draws, which have focused more narrowly on specific occupational groups.
Strategic Recruitment and Community-Focused Selection
Under strategic recruitment, 57 LAAs went to candidates either in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who were directly invited by the MPNP. This was a reduced number compared to the previous draw, which issued 83 LAAs for this category. The allocation within strategic recruitment initiatives was as follows:
- Employer Services: 21
- Francophone Community: 16
- Regional Communities: 15
- Temporary Public Policy (TPP): 3
- Ethnocultural Communities: 2
MPNP Draw #282: By the Numbers
| Draw Number | #282 |
|---|---|
| Draw Date | October 22, 2026 |
| Streams | Skilled Worker in Manitoba; Skilled Worker Stream |
| Letters of Advice to Apply issued | 1,304 |
| Minimum Ranking Scores | 816 (Manitoba graduates); 846 (overall top scoring); not published (strategic recruitment) |
| Candidates with Express Entry profile | 353 |
2026 Totals and Further Information
With this latest draw, the total number of LAAs emanating from the MPNP in 2026 now stands at 8,527, across 21 rounds. This is the second-largest draw in the year, following a round in July that saw 2,146 LAAs issued. Manitoba has continued its biweekly Thursday draw schedule through October.
Selection Criteria Reminders for Candidates
Some candidates who met selection criteria were not invited because of one of the following:
- Lack of a valid test number for an approved third-party language test, or an expired result
- Missing a valid invitation number for those indicating a strategic recruitment initiative invitation in their EOI
These candidates can update their EOI profile to be considered in future draws.
Additional Resources
Full results can be found on the Government of Manitoba website. A provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score under Express Entry, usually ensuring a subsequent federal invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Source: immigration.ca.
