The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted
Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #41 on February 26, 2018, issuing a total of
481 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates. Invitations were
distributed across the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas
pathways. As the only MPNP draw held in February 2018, this round reflected the
province’s ongoing efforts to select skilled individuals who can contribute to
Manitoba’s labour market.
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, 283
candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination.
Lowest score invited: 489
This stream focuses on individuals who are already working
in Manitoba and have established employment relationships with local employers.
Candidates with steady jobs, relevant work experience, and strong language
abilities generally perform better in the Expression of Interest ranking
system.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Strategic
Recruitment
The Skilled Worker Overseas stream issued 44 invitations to
candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through strategic
recruitment initiatives.
Lowest score invited: 695
These candidates were typically selected through recruitment
activities or information sessions organized by Manitoba to attract skilled
professionals from outside Canada whose qualifications align with provincial
labour market needs.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Manitoba
Connections
An additional 154 invitations were issued to overseas
applicants who demonstrated strong connections to Manitoba, such as having
close family members in the province or previous study or work experience in
Manitoba.
Lowest score invited: 599
Eligible candidates were required to have at least six
months of recent experience in an occupation listed on Manitoba’s In-Demand
Occupations List. Language requirements included a minimum Canadian Language
Benchmark (CLB) 5, although higher levels were required for certain
occupations. Regulated professions generally required CLB 7, while compulsory
trades required CLB 6.
As the only MPNP draw conducted in February 2018, EOI Draw
#41 continued Manitoba’s strategy of inviting candidates who can help meet
labour market demands. By prioritizing skilled workers already in the province
as well as overseas candidates with relevant experience and Manitoba
connections, the program maintains a balanced and targeted immigration
selection process. Prospective applicants should continue monitoring draw
results, cutoff scores, and eligibility requirements to better prepare for
opportunities under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
