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First December MPNP Draw Invites Nearly 185 Skilled Worker Candidates
Manitoba has conducted its first Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw of December, issuing 184 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates seeking provincial nomination. The draw took place on December 5, 2025 and focused entirely on the Skilled Worker Stream, selecting applicants under both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories.
This latest selection marks the highest number of invitations issued in a single draw since October 9, 2025. Candidates invited in this round were those who had been directly identified by the MPNP through ongoing strategic recruitment initiatives.
Breakdown of Invitations
The distribution of LAAs issued under EOI Draw #259 is outlined below:
| Strategic Recruitment Initiative | LAAs Issued |
| Employer Services | 10 |
| Francophone Community | 20 |
| Regional Communities | 21 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 7 |
| Temporary Public Policy (TPP) – Open Work Permits | 126 |
A total of 61 of these invitations were issued to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
A major focus of this draw remains the federal Temporary Public Policy, which allows eligible provincial nominees in Manitoba or Yukon to apply for an open work permit (OWP). Candidates must obtain a Manitoba Support Letter before submitting their work permit application. Support letter requests are being accepted until December 16, 2025 at 12:59 a.m. EDT, while the deadline to apply for the work permit is December 31, 2025, when the temporary policy ends.
Why Some Eligible Candidates Were Not Selected
The MPNP notes that eligible candidates may have missed an invitation due to:
- Invalid or expired language test details
- Missing or incorrect strategic recruitment invitation numbers
These details are essential and must remain valid when submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
Strategic Recruitment and Settlement Intent
Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives allow employers and community partners to help fill critical labour needs with skilled international workers. To participate, employers must meet recruitment and eligibility standards outlined by the province.
Candidates must also demonstrate a strong intention to settle in Manitoba. Those with significant ties to other provinces or territories may be deemed less likely to remain permanently and could face refusal.