What’s New
– Manitoba has issued 72 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in Expression of Interest Draw #265, focusing on candidates from strategic recruitment initiatives.

Who is affected
– Candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream who have received direct invitations via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) strategic recruitment initiatives, particularly those in Employer Services, Francophone communities, Regional communities, Ethnocultural communities, and through the Temporary Public Policy.

Key dates
– The draw date is February 26, 2026.

Required actions
– Candidates who submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) but did not receive an LAA should verify their language test validity and invitation numbers. Updating this information may enhance eligibility in future draws.