What happened in Manitoba's latest immigration draw?

This update is part of the Express Entry draws hub, with the Express Entry guide. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 340 Letters of Advice to Apply on October 8. These invitations were for provincial nomination, a step toward Canadian permanent residence. The draw focused on workers in select education, childcare, and healthcare occupations, along with strategically recruited candidates.

Specifically, 211 invitations went to education or childcare workers, 46 to healthcare workers, and 83 to strategically recruited candidates. Among those invited, 103 had declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Which occupations were targeted in this draw?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program targeted specific occupations in education, childcare, and healthcare. Education or childcare occupations included Early childhood educators and assistants with code 42202, Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants with code 43100, Elementary school and kindergarten teachers with code 41221, and Secondary school teachers with code 41220. Healthcare occupations fell under Broad Occupational Category 3 of the National Occupational Classification system, encompassing Major Groups 33, 31, 30, and 32.

What do these invitations mean for applicants?

Invited candidates can now apply for provincial nomination, which is a crucial step toward Canadian permanent residence. Manitoba has a total nomination allocation of 8,000 for 2026. Provincial nominees may also qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit after submitting their permanent residence application.

Candidates must submit a complete provincial nomination application within 60 days of receiving their Letter of Advice to Apply. Upon nomination, they can request a work permit support letter from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for a federal work permit application. A temporary public policy has been in effect since June 9, 2026, to ease certain eligibility conditions for Bridging Open Work Permits. The Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge policy supports 2,700 at-risk Manitoba workers who held a provincial support letter and an active Expression of Interest profile as of December 31, 2025.