Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) just invited 558 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency on September 7, 2023. The invitees come from a variety of streams, including Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Streams, and Skilled Worker Overseas Streams. Each stream has its own set of minimum CRS point requirements. So, if you’re a skilled worker who’s interested in moving to Manitoba, be sure to check out the PNP website to see if you qualify.

Province Name	Manitoba
Date of Draw	August 31, 2023
Type of Draw	Expression of Interest Draw
Targeted Stream	Skilled Worker in ManitobaInternational Education Skilled Worker Overseas

To obtain details about the exact count of Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) given out, the CRS cutoff obligations for all categories, and the occupations being targeted, please refer to the table provided below.

Stream	Type of Draw	Letter of Advice to Apply	Minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS Score)
Skilled Worker in Manitoba	Occupation-specific selection	230	595
	All occupations	236	640
International Education Stream	Candidates meeting  International Education Stream eligibility requirements	52	Not Mentioned
Skilled Worker Overseas	Candidates directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative	40	724

For the Skilled Worker in Manitoba program, the selection is based on specific occupations and requires a minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) of 230. A letter of advice should be submitted with the application.

List of Targeted Occupations in Manitoba PNP Draw September 07, 2023

The most recent MPNP draw considered the profiles of people currently working in high-demand occupations in Manitoba, which are classified under the National Occupational Classification Code (NOC) 2021 major groups.

Occupation Code	Profile
20	Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems
21	Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
22	Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences
30	Specialized middle management occupations in health care
31	Professional occupations in health
32	Technical occupations in health
33	Assisting occupations in support of health services
40	Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services
41	Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services
42	Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services
43	Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection
44	Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations
45	Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations
50	Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
51	Professional occupations in art and culture
52	Technical occupations in art, culture and sport
53	Occupations in art, culture and sport
54	Support occupations in sport
55	Support occupations in art and culture

Who are the Skilled Workers in Manitoba?

Skilled workers in Manitoba are individuals who possess the necessary education, training, and experience to perform specialized tasks and occupations. They are typically employed in industries such as healthcare, engineering, technology, construction, and manufacturing. These individuals are highly valued for their expertise and play a critical role in the province’s economy.

What is the International Education Stream?

The International Education Stream offers a pathway to permanent residency for international students in Canada. It has three streams with specific requirements and eligibility criteria.

Who are Skilled Workers overseas for MPNP?

Skilled Workers overseas for MPNP are individuals with abilities to successfully integrate into Manitoba’s labor market and contribute to the province’s economic growth. These individuals are selected based on their ability to meet the eligibility requirements of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program designed to attract and retain skilled workers who can help address the province’s labour market needs. Skilled Workers overseas for MPNP can come from a wide range of professions, including healthcare, engineering, IT, and many others.