Manitoba has released the official results of its latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Expression of Interest (EOI) draw. This matters because some candidates assume they can be picked just by having an EOI profile—but this draw was limited to people who were directly invited by Manitoba through specific recruitment channels. If you were not invited through one of these channels, you would not be considered in this round.
What happened in Manitoba’s February 26, 2026 draw?
On February 26, 2026 (EOI Draw #265), Manitoba issued 72 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream, covering:
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Skilled Worker in Manitoba
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Skilled Worker Overseas
Breakdown by strategic recruitment initiative
Manitoba distributed the 72 LAAs across these initiative types:
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Employer Services: 40
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Francophone Community: 5
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Regional Communities: 8
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Ethnocultural Communities: 12
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Temporary Public Policy (TPP): 7
Manitoba also noted that 11 of the invited candidates declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Who was actually considered in this draw?
Manitoba clearly stated that EOIs under the Skilled Worker Stream were considered only if the candidate was:
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directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative, or
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invited through the Temporary Public Policy (TPP) connection type.
Internal guidance: If your EOI says you were invited but you did not enter a valid language test number or invitation number, Manitoba says you may not receive an LAA even if you otherwise seem eligible—so it’s worth double-checking your profile details.
What “strategic recruitment initiatives” usually mean (in practical terms)
In simple terms, these initiatives are Manitoba’s targeted selection methods. Candidates typically cannot choose this pathway on their own. Manitoba (and/or Manitoba employers) may identify candidates through things like recruitment efforts, employer-led processes, or community-focused selection goals.
Important update: the TPP work permit policy has ended
Manitoba previously confirmed it would accept new Support Letter requests until December 15, 2025, and closed the submission form to new requests on December 16, 2025. Manitoba also stated IRCC would accept applications under the temporary policy until December 31, 2025.
That means the TPP is no longer a current option for new applicants in 2026, unless there is a new federal policy in the future.
FAQ
Did Manitoba publish a minimum score for this draw?
Not for this round. The draw was based on being directly invited under specific initiatives, not on an open score cutoff.
Does an LAA mean I am nominated?
No. An LAA is an invitation to submit a full application. Nomination decisions happen after Manitoba reviews the full file.
If I have an EOI, can I be selected without an invitation?
For this draw type, Manitoba said EOIs were considered only with a direct invitation (or the TPP connection type).
Does having an Express Entry profile guarantee selection?
No. Some invited candidates had Express Entry details, but selection still depended on Manitoba’s invitation-based process.
Reality check (before you make plans)
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This draw was not open to all EOI candidates. It focused on invitation-based selection.
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An invitation is not approval. You still need to qualify and pass Manitoba’s full assessment.
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TPP is over. If your plan depended on that work permit route, you need an alternative legal status strategy.
Categories (Canadianow):
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Provincial Programs → Manitoba (MPNP)
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Immigration & Visa Updates
Official government sources (outlinks)
https://immigratemanitoba.com/2026/02/expression-of-interest-draw-265/
https://immigratemanitoba.com/2025/12/conclusion-of-the-temporary-public-policy-to-facilitate-work-permits-for-prospective-provincial-nominee-program-candidates/
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/special-instructions/support-letter.html
