On October 9, 2025, Manitoba issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to 862 candidates through the Skilled Worker stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw was conducted through two main pathways: the occupation-specific Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and the employer-driven Skilled Worker Overseas selection. Notably, this draw continued to prioritize candidates under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP), with 203 candidates also holding valid federal Express Entry profiles.

Manitoba has successfully secured an increase in its 2025 immigration nomination allocation from the federal government, gaining an additional 1,489 nomination spots, bringing the province's total allocation for this year to 6,239. This adjustment will enable Manitoba to nominate more candidates to obtain permanent residence and settle in the province before the end of 2025. This allocation increase represents a partial recovery following the significant reduction in provincial nominee program allocations nationwide at the beginning of 2025.

Manitoba's immigration department issued application invitations to 911 skilled worker candidates this week through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw covered both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream and the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, with candidates primarily qualifying through strategic recruitment initiatives and temporary work permit facilitation policies. Notably, over 90% of the invitations were issued to applicants who benefited from the federal temporary work permit policy.

In early September 2025, the province of Manitoba conducted its latest provincial nominee program draw, issuing over 3,300 invitations to apply to skilled workers and international graduates. The selection covered three main immigration streams and included targeted invitations for citizens of Ukraine and candidates selected through "strategic recruitment initiatives," highlighting the province's ongoing efforts to attract diverse talent to meet its labor market needs.

The province of Manitoba held its 17th Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw of the year on August 21, 2025. This draw exclusively targeted skilled worker candidates who received a direct invitation through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. A total of 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued, with a minimum required score of 612. The draw underscores the province's strategy of collaborating with employers and communities to precisely attract in-demand talent.

For many families hoping to reunite with parents or grandparents in Canada, the limited lottery for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) presents a significant hurdle. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Canada's Super Visa program, which serves as an attractive alternative by offering a long-term visitor visa with year-round applications. The report details the core differences between the Super Visa and the PGP, outlines eligibility criteria and application procedures, and offers professional strategies to address common reasons for refusal, helping applicants increase their chances of success.

Recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws across Canada reveal a growing trend towards highly targeted invitations for specific industries and communities. Manitoba issued a small number of high-scoring invitations through a strategic initiative; Alberta focused on construction and tech workers with two targeted, low-score draws; and Newfoundland and Labrador invited nearly 400 candidates through its provincial and Atlantic programs. These actions underscore a nationwide shift towards using immigration to precisely fill specific economic and community needs.

The central Canadian province of Manitoba held its first provincial nominee draw of the month on August 7, 2025. In its 251st Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 37 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled workers. Notably, this was not a general draw but one that specifically targeted candidates directly invited by the provincial government through a "Strategic Recruitment Initiative," with a minimum required score of 724. Invited candidates were primarily from the Francophone community and local employer-sponsored programs.

On July 24, 2025, the province of Manitoba conducted a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, issuing 19 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under its Strategic Recruitment Initiative. This highly targeted draw, part of the Skilled Worker stream, saw all invitations go to individuals directly selected by the nominee program, with a significant majority being Francophone candidates. The draw underscores Manitoba's strategy of using its PNP to precisely address specific labour market needs and promote community development.

Canada's Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is a vital pathway for many families to reunite. However, after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), common mistakes in the application process can derail an applicant's efforts. This article provides a detailed analysis of the five most common application "pitfalls," including incomplete applications, replying to no-reply emails, inconsistent information, improper form signing, and omitting periods of unemployment. It also offers specific strategies to avoid them, aiming to help applicants increase their chances of success and smoothly complete what may be a once-in-a-lifetime sponsorship opportunity.