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Manitoba nominates 488 workers in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities
Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program has issued 526 Letters of Advice to Apply, with 488 invitations directed to candidates employed in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities occupations. The invitations were released on Nov. 5, 2026 and target workers seeking provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
In this story
At a glance
- What changes
- 526 invitations issued, 488 for specific occupational categories
- Timing
- Announced on Nov. 5, 2026
- Who is affected
- Workers in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities, plus strategically recruited candidates
The details
- Announced by
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Takes effect
- Nov. 5, 2026
- New rule
- MPNP released 526 Letters of Advice to Apply, allocating 488 invitations to candidates employed in Broad Occupational Categories 8 and 9 and 78 to strategically recruited candidates.
Invitation distribution
The 22nd draw of 2026 produced 526 Letters of Advice to Apply. Four hundred eighty‑eight of these were assigned to candidates currently employed in Manitoba under Broad Occupational Category 8 (natural resources, agriculture and related production) or Category 9 (manufacturing and utilities). The remaining seventy‑eight invitations were given to strategically recruited candidates, both within Manitoba and overseas.
Occupational categories covered
Category 8 includes middle‑management, supervisory and labour roles in mining, oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, horticulture, fishing, harvesting and landscaping. Category 9 covers middle‑management, supervisory, production and labour positions in manufacturing, processing and utilities, including operators, assemblers and inspectors.
- Five major groups are listed under each category, ranging from labourers to middle‑management occupations.
Application process and next steps
Invited candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application for provincial nomination. Once nominated, they may request a work‑permit support letter for a federal work permit. Nominees may also be eligible for a bridging open work permit after applying for permanent residence.
- Candidates without an invitation but holding a Manitoba support letter issued on or before Dec. 31, 2025 and a current or recent work permit may qualify for a work permit under a federal temporary measure.
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- Existing travel plans are unaffected; invitations do not alter entry dates.
- Applicants should consider the 60‑day response window when scheduling document preparation.
Cost and documents
- No new fees are mentioned; standard MPNP application fees apply.
- Applicants must provide a complete nomination application within 60 days.
What you need to do
- Submit a full nomination application to MPNP within 60 days of the invitation.
- If nominated, request a work‑permit support letter for a federal work permit.
- Check eligibility for a bridging open work permit after permanent‑residence application.
Who this affects
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Workers in natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities
They received 488 invitations under Broad Occupational Categories 8 and 9.
What to do Submit a complete nomination application within 60 days.
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Strategically recruited candidates
They received 78 invitations as part of a separate recruitment stream.
What to do Submit a complete nomination application within 60 days.
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Candidates with Manitoba support letters issued by Dec. 31, 2025
They may be eligible for a work permit under a federal temporary measure.
What to do Verify work‑permit eligibility and apply if criteria are met.
Frequently asked questions
How many invitations did Manitoba issue in the latest draw?
Manitoba issued 526 Letters of Advice to Apply in the 22nd draw of 2026, including 488 for specific occupational categories and 78 for strategically recruited candidates.
Which occupations are covered by the 488 invitations?
The invitations target workers in Broad Occupational Category 8 (natural resources, agriculture and related production) and Category 9 (manufacturing and utilities), covering middle‑management, supervisory and labour roles.
What is the deadline to respond to an invitation?
Invited candidates have 60 days from the date of the invitation to submit a complete application for provincial nomination.
Can I get a work permit after being nominated?
Yes, once nominated you can request a work‑permit support letter from MPNP for use in a federal work‑permit application, and you may also be eligible for a bridging open work permit after applying for permanent residence.
Are there any new fees for this round of invitations?
The announcement does not mention any new fees; applicants must pay the standard MPNP nomination fees when submitting their application.
