Manitoba Holds The First Provincial Draw Of August 

Manitoba holds the first provincial draw of August. Skilled workers were issued ITAs via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

In addition, applicants were invited based on their skilled work experience, scores, and participation in targeted strategic recruitment initiatives. 

MPNP Draw Results 

On August 7, the MPNP held Expression of Interest (EOI) draw #251 under both its Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and its Skilled Worker Overseas Pathway, issuing 37 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to foreign nationals. 

To be considered for this draw, applicants must have: 

• A minimum score of 724 under the MPNP’s unique scoring system
• Been invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative

The 37 LAAs in this draw were issued under the following initiatives: 

Of the 37 LAAs issued, seven went to applicants with valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation code. 

The MPNP notes that if an applicant met or exceeded the draw’s cut-off score but did not obtain an LAA, it might be due to issues such as: 

• Indicating that they had taken an approved third-party language test but failing to provide a valid test number in their EOI, or having test results that were no longer valid at the time of the draw
• Indicating receipt of a direct invitation through a strategic recruitment initiative but failing to provide a valid invitation number in their EOI.

What Are Strategic Recruitment Initiatives Under The MPNP? 

As Manitoba holds the first provincial draw of August, it is vital to know about the strategic recruitment initiatives under the MPNP. 

Well, strategic recruitment initiatives are special employer or community-led processes that allow Manitoba to identify and invite applicants with critical skills that are in short supply in the province. These initiatives help local employers fill persistent labor gaps while offering foreign nationals a pathway to permanent residence (PR). 

In order to participate, employers must meet the eligibility requirements for their open positions and complete Manitoba’s ABC Recruitment Process. Once approved, they can provide international applicant details to Manitoba’s Employer Services. 

Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, i.e., language proficiency, education, work experience, and age, along with the conditions specific to the stream for which they are selected. 

If an applicant has stronger ties to another Canadian province or territory, such as through previous employment or education, they might be viewed as a retention risk. This could result in a refusal from Employer Services or the MPNP. The MPNP assesses these situations on a case-by-case basis.  

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