The Manitoba Government is allocating $630,000 to community organizations through its From the Ground Up program to strengthen job skills, mentorship, and wellness initiatives for local youth. Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced the new funding, which targets barriers to employment and community participation. A portion of the grant goes directly to organizations like Development Assistance International, which works directly with newcomer youth ad

On August 13, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #277 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 53 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 6 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 4,875 candidates, and 1,477 of them receive

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy, allowing Manitoba to continue issuing provincial nominations for eligible workers until December 31, 2027. The measure is expected to benefit up to 2,700 foreign workers who previously received work permit support letters under the 2024 or 2025 temporary public policies and are still awaiting provincial nomination. To qualify, applicants must cu

On July 30, 2026, Manitoba conducted the latest invitation round #276 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 679 candidates under the Occupation-specific selection, 17 candidates under the Francophone selection, and 70 candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream (as part of a strategic recruitment initiative). In this round, Manitoba has issued LAAs to 766 candidates, including 94 Express Entry candidates. This year, the province invited 4,8

Five municipalities in Northwest Manitoba have partnered under provincial guidance to launch the Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative. The joint program aims to attract and retain skilled workers to meet immediate and long-term labour shortages across the region. Local communities will accept applications across key sectors, including healthcare, sales, education, construction, and transportation. Successful candidates receive a community letter of endorsement to support

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