Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has conducted another invitation round under its Expression of Interest system. The latest Manitoba Expression of Interest Draw #266 which took place on 12 March 2026 selected skilled worker candidates for provincial nomination. The Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream issued 46 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to qualified candidates during this application round. The draw selected candidates who had received direct MPNP invitations through strategic recruitment programs which demonstrated the province’s commitment to attracting skilled workers who could fulfill local labor market needs.
Highlights of Manitoba Expression of Interest Draw #266
● Draw Date – 12 March 2026
● Program – Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
● Stream – Skilled Worker Stream
● Total LAAs – 46
● Candidates with Express Entry Profiles – 5
The invitations reached candidates who confirmed they obtained a direct MPNP invitation through particular strategic recruitment programs.
The Skilled Worker Stream Selection Process
The March 12 draw targeted candidates who had submitted an Expression of Interest profile under either of the following pathways –
● Skilled Worker in Manitoba
● Skilled Worker Overseas
The selection process required candidates to possess a direct MPNP invitation which they obtained through either the strategic recruitment initiative or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
The draw resulted in 46 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) being distributed. The letters enable candidates to apply for provincial nomination to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program through their complete application.
Distribution of Invitations by Recruitment Initiative
The distribution of invitations for EOI Draw #266 showed various recruitment initiatives through which the invitations were allocated.
● Employer Services – 17
● Francophone Community – 12
● Ethnocultural Communities – 9
● Regional Communities – 6
● Temporary Public Policy (TPP) – 2
Manitoba uses these specialized programs to identify candidates who possess abilities and relationships that fulfill both provincial economic goals and local community requirements.
Express Entry Candidates in the Draw
The 46 invitations that were given to candidates included 5 candidates who had provided their Express Entry profile number together with their job seeker validation code. The candidates can obtain an enhanced provincial nomination that will deliver them additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points which will significantly improve their odds of obtaining a Canadian permanent residence invitation through the federal Express Entry system.