Manitoba PNP Draw #270: Record-Breaking 906 Invitations Issued in Largest 2026 Selection Round
Manitoba issues a record 906 LAAs in the largest MPNP draw of 2026. Discover the targeted education NOC codes, Express Entry stats, and TPP stream details.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has officially conducted its largest selection round of the year. In a massive boost for immigration hopefuls, MPNP Draw #270 issued a total of 906 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for Canadian permanent residence to candidates within the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.
Held on May 7, 2026, this marks the ninth MPNP draw of the year. The selection round was strategically split into two main categories: an occupation-specific draw targeting Manitoba’s education sector and a strategic recruitment drive under the Skilled Worker Stream.
Manitoba PNP Draw #270: The Breakdown
The May 7 draw focused heavily on addressing local labor market shortages and utilizing temporary public policies to retain skilled talent within the province.
1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba: Education Sector Focus (431 LAAs)
To combat ongoing workforce gaps in Manitoba’s education and child-care systems, the province issued 431 LAAs to candidates currently employed in specific education-sector occupations.
Candidates were selected based on the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 groups:
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NOC 41220: Secondary school teachers
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NOC 41221: Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
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NOC 42202: Early childhood educators and assistants
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NOC 43100: Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
2. Skilled Worker Stream: Strategic Recruitment Initiatives (475 LAAs)
The remaining 475 LAAs were allocated to both local and overseas candidates who were directly invited by the MPNP through strategic recruitment pathways.
The vast majority of these invitations (429 LAAs) were issued under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP). This pathway plays a crucial role in allowing prospective nominees to maintain valid work status while their permanent residency applications are being processed.
The remaining strategic invitations were distributed across several specialized community and employer streams:
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Employer Services: 29 LAAs
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Ethnocultural Communities: 7 LAAs
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Francophone Community: 7 LAAs
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Regional Communities: 3 LAAs
Note: Profiles submitted under the International Education Stream (IES) were not considered in this specific draw. Candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream were only selected if they held a direct invitation under a strategic recruitment initiative or the TPP.
Big Boost for Express Entry Candidates
Of the 906 candidates who received invitations in this round, 326 candidates (approximately 36%) held a valid federal Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Receiving a provincial nomination through the MPNP gives these candidates an automatic 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, effectively guaranteeing them an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the next federal Express Entry draw.
Summary of the Latest Manitoba PNP Draw Results
| Selection Component | LAAs Issued | Target Criteria & Details |
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba (Occupation-specific) | 431 | Currently employed in Manitoba; NOC codes 41220, 41221, 42202, 43100 |
| Skilled Worker Stream (Temporary Public Policy – TPP) | 429 | Invited under the TPP for prospective PNP candidates |
| Skilled Worker Stream (Employer Services) | 29 | Strategic recruitment initiative |
| Skilled Worker Stream (Ethnocultural Communities) | 7 | Strategic recruitment initiative |
| Skilled Worker Stream (Francophone Community) | 7 | Strategic recruitment initiative |
| Skilled Worker Stream (Regional Communities) | 3 | Strategic recruitment initiative |
| TOTAL | 906 | 326 (36%) linked to Express Entry profiles |
Key Takeaways for MPNP Applicants in 2026
This massive draw highlights two major trends in Manitoba’s current immigration strategy:
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Prioritizing Local Labor Gaps: Manitoba is aggressively targeting critical sectors, particularly education and early childhood childcare, to support its growing population.
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Emphasis on the TPP Pathway: The high volume of invitations under the Temporary Public Policy shows Manitoba’s commitment to keeping skilled workers inside the province on active work permits while transitioning them to permanent residency.
If you are a skilled worker in Manitoba or have connections to the province through strategic initiatives, ensuring your EOI profile is updated and accurate is more important than ever as the MPNP ramps up its selections for the remainder of 2026.