Manitoba MPNP draw — June 18, 2026: 124 LAAs under the Skilled Worker Stream
On June 18, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. This targeted round prioritized candidates who said they were directly invited by the MPNP through strategic recruitment initiatives or who hold Manitoba-supported work permits. The outcome underscores Manitoba’s focus on employer-led and targeted recruitment to meet local labour needs.
Key details
– This was Manitoba’s 12th Skilled Worker Stream draw of 2026.
– Distribution of the 124 LAAs:
– Employer Services: 49
– Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates (TPP): 32
– Regional Communities: 19
– Francophone Community: 15
– Ethnocultural Communities: 9
– 22 of the invited candidates had a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
– As of June 18, Manitoba has issued 1,833 invitations to apply in 2026.
– The federal government allocated Manitoba 6,239 nominations for 2026. By May, Manitoba had nominated 2,165 skilled workers (provincial data). The gap between invitations and nominations likely reflects nominations from LAAs issued in late 2025.
Why some eligible candidates were excluded
The MPNP noted two common reasons for exclusion, even when candidates appeared to meet criteria:
– Missing, invalid or expired language test identification numbers/results.
– A claimed recruitment invitation without a valid invitation number.
What this means for applicants and employers
– Employer-backed candidates remain advantaged: Employer Services received the largest share of LAAs (49).
– TPP-supported candidates are being actively converted: Manitoba targeted draws for those who received TPP Support Letters (notably letters approved between April 22 and June 30, 2025).
– Regional, francophone and ethnocultural initiatives continue to be used to address community-specific labour needs.
– Precise, up-to-date identifiers and documents in your EOI profile are essential; small omissions can lead to exclusion.
Recent policy moves affecting this draw
– Closure of the Career Employment Pathway (CEP): On June 11, 2026, the MPNP closed the CEP of its International Education Stream. Former CEP candidates with at least six months of Manitoba work experience were advised to move to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and update their EOI.
– Temporary Foreign Worker Program measures for rural employers: From April 14, 2026, Manitoba allowed certain employers outside the Winnipeg CMA to retain a higher proportion of low-wage TFW positions and raised the low-wage cap to 15% (from 10%). These temporary measures are part of a federal public policy effective from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
Practical next steps
– Review and correct your EOI: confirm language test IDs, Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code, and any invitation numbers.
– If you received a TPP Support Letter between April 22 and June 30, 2025, ensure your EOI reflects that status.
– Former CEP candidates with six months’ Manitoba work experience should update their EOI to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway.
– Secure and document employer support where possible.
– Monitor language test expiry dates and renew tests before they lapse.
What to watch next
– Further targeted EOI draws for recruitment initiatives, including conversion of TPP-supported candidates.
– How CEP closure affects future Skilled Worker Stream draws.
– Updates on nomination intake relative to Manitoba’s 2026 allocation.
– Any changes to temporary measures for rural employer access to the TFWP.
The June 18 draw shows Manitoba is steering nominations toward specific employer and community priorities. Accuracy and completeness in your EOI and supporting identifiers can be decisive.
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