Manitoba PNP Draw February 26, 2026: 72 Letters of Advice to Apply Issued to Foreign Workers

Manitoba Latest Immigration Draw · February 26, 2026 – 72 Invitations Issued

📢 Manitoba Issues 72 LAAs on Feb 26, 2026 – Foreign Workers Remain Priority

Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)

Feb 26

Draw Date

55%

Employer Services Stream

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its latest draw on February 26, 2026, issuing a total of 72 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The draw continued to target candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream, including both Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.

Key Highlights: Of the 72 LAAs, 11 went to candidates with existing Express Entry profiles; approximately 55% (~40) were issued through the Employer Services strategic recruitment initiative.

📊 Draw Breakdown

Strategic Recruitment Streams

Allocation Across Five Initiatives

Employer Services: 40 LAAs (55%)
Ethnocultural Communities: 12 LAAs
Regional Communities: 8 LAAs
Francophone Community: 5 LAAs
Temporary Public Policy (TPP): 7 LAAs (Note: TPP ended Dec 31, 2025)

Target Candidates

Who Was Invited This Round

Invitations targeted both in-province and overseas candidates, with strong preference for those with Manitoba employer support, community ties, or French-language proficiency. All invitations are issued proactively by the province – candidates cannot self-select.

✅ Skilled Worker Stream Eligibility Requirements

Requirement Category	Details
Age	21–45 years
Education	Minimum 1 year post-secondary education/training (diploma/degree/certificate)
Work Experience	At least 2 years full-time in past 5 years
Language	Minimum CLB 5 in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Manitoba Connection	No stronger connection to another province
Other	Must be directly invited through one of the strategic recruitment streams

Note: No minimum CRS score or provincial points threshold required for this draw – eligibility hinges on meeting basics and receiving an invitation.

🔮 2026 Policy Impact & Action Steps

📉 Opportunities for International Applicants

Manitoba remains one of the more accessible PNPs in 2026, actively recruiting overseas skilled workers – especially those with job offers or community ties. Amid nationwide tightening of study/work permits, MPNP continues to offer a relatively fast and friendly provincial nomination route.

🎯 Practical Next Steps

Create and keep your MPNP EOI profile active
Secure CLB 5+ language test results (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF)
Explore Manitoba employer job fairs and direct outreach
Express Entry candidates: Watch closely for EE-linked draws (11 issued this round)

Immediate Action:
Once you receive an LAA, log into the MPNP portal and submit your full nomination application promptly. Prepare documents in advance to avoid missing deadlines.