On July 16, 2026, Manitoba conducted the latest invitation round #275 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, the MPNP invited 24 candidates under the Occupation-specific selection, 84 candidates under the Francophone selection, and 1,874 candidates under the Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway. In the Skilled Worker Stream, MPNP issued 86 LAAs to candidates invited under the Strategic Recruitment Initiati

The Canadian Government will launch the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge to extend temporary work permits for thousands of foreign workers. Announcements from Winnipeg Members of Parliament Kevin Lamoureux and Terry Duguid confirm that roughly 2,700 provincial nominee candidates can extend their status until December 31, 2027. This temporary measure serves as a follow-on to previous public policies, preventing critical work authorizations from expiring while the provincia

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are partnering to strengthen French-speaking minority communities and address local labour shortages. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced a $1.3 million investment to support promotional initiatives, targeted research, and enhanced skills recognition for bilingual candidates. This project will be managed in collaboration with the Economic Development Council for Manitoba’s Bilingual Municipalities to streamline the immigrati

On July 2, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #274 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 77 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 15 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,910 candidates, and 552 of them received in

On June 18, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #273 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 124 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 22 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,833 candidates, and 537 of them received

The Manitoba Government announced key changes to the International Education Stream (IES) – Career Employment Pathway (CEP). Candidates with active profiles who possess at least six months of local work experience must now transition into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway. This update aims to align post-secondary education with provincial labour market demands. Eligible candidates should update their profiles immediately to remain under consideration for regular draws. T

On June 4, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #272 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 104 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 15 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,709 candidates, and 515 of them received i

On May 21, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #271 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 96 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 20 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,605 candidates, and 500 of them received inv

The Manitoba Government is providing 500,000 dollars to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Manitoba Provincial Council. This new funding will expand English language training programs for Ukrainian newcomers. The investment helps families who sought refuge in the province build successful futures and find stable employment. Between July 2025 and February 2026, the organization delivered language training to nearly 900 adult learners. The provincial funding will help hire more pr

The Manitoba Government is expanding its investment in bilingual health care by adding 30 new seats to the Bachelor of Nursing program at the Université de Saint-Boniface (USB). This expansion brings the total capacity to 75 seats, specifically aimed at training French-speaking nurses to serve francophone and bilingual communities throughout the province. With an investment of nearly $220,000 over four years, the initiative addresses a sharp rise in applications at USB, which

Manitoba held its largest MPNP draw of 2026 on May 7, issuing 906 Letters of Advice to Apply in draw #270. The round included 431 invitations for education-related occupations under the occupation-specific selection stream and 475 invitations through strategic recruitment initiatives. A major focus of this draw was candidates connected to the Temporary Public Policy (TPP) for prospective provincial nominees, with 429 invitations issued under this category alone. In addition,

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draws for individuals who obtained work permits under the 2025 Temporary Public Policy. This initiative specifically invites candidates who have previously received Support Letters and have successfully secured a work permit to apply for a provincial nomination. The invitations will be issued in stages, beginning with applicants whose Support Letters were approved between April

On April 23, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #269 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 308 candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. The draw invited 192 candidates under the occupation-specific selection and 116 candidates under the Skilled Worker pathway. In this round, 105 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. In 2026, the MPNP invited

In response to persistent labour shortages, the Manitoba Government has officially opted into two federal temporary measures for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to support employers outside the Winnipeg area. Effective from April 14, 2026, until March 31, 2027, these measures allow eligible rural and northern employers to bypass standard restrictions on low-wage positions. Specifically, businesses can maintain their current proportion of temporary foreign workers

On April 9, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #268 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 32 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 8 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 295 candidates, and 49 of them received invi

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have announced upcoming minimum wage increases, reflecting continued adjustments to support workers amid changing economic conditions. Manitoba’s minimum wage will rise by 40 cents to $16.40 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, based on the province’s 2025 inflation rate and annual indexing under the Employment Standards Code. Prince Edward Island will introduce a two-step increase , moving from $17.00 to $17.30 per hour on Oct. 1, 2026, and then to $1

Manitoba's 2026 budget focuses on strengthening healthcare across rural and northern regions through targeted workforce investments . The province is allocating $6.3 million for physician recruitment while creating new training pathways for internationally trained doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Major capital projects include emergency room construction at E.M. Crowe Hospital in Eriksdale and healthcare facility expansions in Portage la Prairie, Neepawa, Brandon, Winkler/Mor

Manitoba is strengthening its healthcare workforce with 45 internationally educated nurses completing specialized ICU training this spring. The program, which runs from January 5 to April 23, prepares these professionals to work in intensive care units and high-acuity hospital settings across the province. Premier Wab Kinew and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced that this initiative supports new nurse-patient ratios in ICUs while addressing critical staffing needs. A s

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) introduced new contact procedures effective March 2, 2026. Applicants must now submit inquiries via designated web forms instead of email. This shift aims to make the application process more efficient and cut down response times. French-speaking applicants can still reach out through the immigreraumanitoba.com mailbox. Program officials ask those waiting for replies to earlier emails not to resubmit requests, as duplicate subm

On February 26, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #265 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 72 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 11 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 203 candidates, and 33 of them received