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Expression of Interest Draw #264 by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

On February 12, 2026, Manitoba issued 29 Letters of Advice to Apply to Skilled Worker Stream candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy.

Summary

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted Expression of Interest Draw #264 on February 12, 2026. A total of 29 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who were directly invited through strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates. Invitations were distributed across Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, Ethnocultural Communities, and the Temporary Public Policy. Candidates with valid Express Entry profiles were also included. Candidates are reminded to ensure valid language test numbers and invitation numbers are provided in their EOI profiles to be considered in future draws.

Key points
  • Expression of Interest Draw #264 took place on February 12, 2026 for Skilled Worker Stream Profiles under Manitoba's Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
  • 29 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives: Employer Services (8), Francophone Community (14), Regional Communities (3), Ethnocultural Communities (1), and Temporary Public Policy (3).
  • 6 of the 29 candidates had valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes.
  • Only candidates directly invited by MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives or through the Temporary Public Policy were considered in this draw.
  • Candidates who have not received Letters of Advice to Apply may need to update their EOI profiles with valid language test numbers or invitation numbers to be considered in future draws.
  • Help text is available within the EOI system to guide candidates on required information.
Policy changes
  • Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates continues to be used as a pathway for candidate selection.
Who is affected
  • Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba's Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who were directly invited by MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy.
How to apply / next steps
  • Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest profile declaring receipt of an Invitation to Apply under MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy.
  • Ensure valid third-party language test numbers and invitation numbers are included in the EOI profile to be eligible for Letters of Advice to Apply.
Dates
  • Expression of Interest Draw #264: February 12, 2026
Keywords
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program MPNP Expression of Interest Skilled Worker Stream Strategic Recruitment Temporary Public Policy Letters of Advice to Apply Provincial Nominee Program Immigration Draw
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Published
2026-02-13
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