Dear future neighbour,
Manitoba continues to refine its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in response to labour market demands, immigration trends, and evolving federal policies. With reduced nomination allocations this year, tighter competition, and targeted draws.
Recent Draws and Invitations
In 2025, Manitoba has conducted several key draws under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, and International Education streams.
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September 18, 2025: A major round invited 911 skilled workers through Manitoba’s Strategic Recruitment Initiatives. No minimum cut-off score was published for this draw.
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June 26, 2025: A combined round issued 478 invitations to international education graduates and foreign workers connected to Manitoba, alongside 14 invitations under skilled worker streams with a cut-off score of 712.
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June 12, 2025: A targeted draw invited 36 skilled workers overseas, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 613. Five of these invitations went to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles.
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March 2025: Manitoba invited 101 candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream with a cut-off of 844, and 7 overseas candidates via strategic recruitment initiatives with a minimum score of 705.
These draws highlight Manitoba’s focus on both domestic graduates and strategically recruited foreign workers.
Policy Changes and Program Adjustments
The MPNP has also seen notable policy shifts this year:
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Employer Services Stream Pause
Intake of new applications under the Employer Services stream was temporarily paused from July 4 to August 5, 2025. Applications submitted before the pause remain unaffected. -
Temporary Work Permit Policy
A new public policy allows eligible PNP candidates to apply for Manitoba-specific work permits valid for up to two years. This measure supports workers whose permits have expired, are expiring soon, or who need restoration of status. The program runs until December 31, 2025. -
Reduced Nomination Allocation
Manitoba’s allocation of provincial nominations was reduced in 2025 to 4,750 spots, down by nearly half compared to previous years. This makes competition for invitations significantly tighter.
What This Means for Applicants
For prospective immigrants, these updates present both challenges and opportunities:
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Strategic Recruitment Initiatives remain critical. Candidates connected to Manitoba employers or occupations in demand have stronger chances.
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International students and recent graduates benefit from the International Education Stream, which continues to issue large volumes of invitations.
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Express Entry connections improve eligibility and processing speed, as draws often favour candidates with active Express Entry profiles.
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Valid work authorization is essential. The new temporary work permit policy offers relief, but only until the end of 2025.
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Higher competition is expected due to the reduced allocation, meaning strong applications and complete documentation are more important than ever.
Outlook for 2025
While Manitoba’s PNP continues to provide pathways for skilled workers, students, and internationally recruited talent, applicants must carefully time their applications, monitor official updates, and maintain eligibility.
With nomination caps reduced, future draws are likely to remain competitive and strategically targeted. However, the province’s support measures like the temporary work permit policy—signal Manitoba’s commitment to retaining workers who can contribute to its labour market and communities.
Manitoba’s 2025 PNP landscape is defined by opportunity tempered with heightened selectivity. For those considering this pathway, preparation, strong connections to Manitoba, and close attention to evolving policies will be the keys to success.
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