The latest Manitoba PNP Expression of Interest Draw #260 led to the issuance of 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to participants in the Skilled Worker Stream who were directly invited through strategic recruitment initiatives. The latter included the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits. Moreover, 8 candidates not only mentioned valid Express Entry profiles and validation codes but also assured Manitoba’s targeted strategy of addressing critical labour shortages.
Manitoba PNP Expression of Interest Draw Highlights –
● Draw Date – 18 December 2025
● Stream – Skilled Worker Stream
● Total number of LAAs issued – 63
Recruitment initiative categories breakdown
● Employer Services – 10
● Francophone Community – 27
● Regional Communities – 5
● Temporary Public Policy (TPP) – 21
8 candidates selected declared valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes.
Strategic Selection Criteria
In the case of Expression of Interest Draw #260, only those applicants under the Skilled Worker Stream who were explicitly invited by the MPNP through strategic recruitment initiatives or Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates (TPP), were considered for selection. With this focused method, Manitoba can specifically select the candidates who are most likely to satisfy the labour requirements of the province.
Express Entry Profile Considerations
From the total of 63 invited individuals, 8 of them shared their valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes, thus adding one more step toward obtaining
federal permanent residence for them after completing the provincial nomination process.
The presence of these Express Entry-connected candidates indicates that Manitoba is still
integrating its provincial and federal immigration systems and thus easing the paths of the
high potential applicants.
Next Steps for LAAs Recipients
The chosen individuals will then get Letters of Advice to Apply which will allow them to send a full application to the MPNP. Obtaining a successful provincial nomination is one of the crucial steps towards getting permanent residency in Canada, however, further examination and approval will have to be done at both the provincial and federal levels. Applicants with Express Entry profiles will receive extra points while applying through the federal system.