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Expression of Interest Draw #260 by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
On December 18, 2025, Manitoba held its Expression of Interest Draw #260 for Skilled Worker Stream candidates under strategic recruitment initiatives.
Summary
Manitoba issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to Skilled Worker Stream candidates who were directly invited under strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates. The draw included candidates from Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, and Temporary Public Policy categories. Candidates working in regulated occupations with full licensing were prioritized, and applicants are advised to ensure valid language test and invitation numbers in their EOIs to be considered.
Key points
- Expression of Interest Draw #260 took place on December 18, 2025 for Skilled Worker Stream Profiles under Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
- 63 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives: Employer Services (10), Francophone Community (27), Regional Communities (5), Temporary Public Policy (21).
- 8 LAAs were issued to candidates with valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes.
- Only candidates directly invited by MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives or Temporary Public Policy were considered.
- Candidates must provide valid third-party language test numbers and valid invitation numbers in their EOIs to be eligible.
- Candidates working in regulated occupations with full Manitoba licensing were selected; MPNP may refuse applications from those not meeting licensing requirements.
- Applicants advised to update EOIs with correct information to be considered for future draws.
Policy changes
- Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates continues to be a pathway for selection.
Who is affected
- Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program pathways
- Candidates invited under MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives or Temporary Public Policy
- Applicants with regulated occupations requiring Manitoba licensing
How to apply / next steps
- Submit an Expression of Interest profile under the Skilled Worker Stream pathways.
- Ensure to provide valid third-party language test numbers and invitation numbers if applicable.
- Update EOI profiles with accurate information to remain eligible for draws.
Dates
- Draw date: December 18, 2025
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