Last Updated On 20 July 2026, 5:13 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #275 on July 16, 2026.
This is the largest single MPNP draw of 2026 by a wide margin, surpassing every previous round conducted this year.
The draw targeted five distinct pathways, with the completed post-secondary study in Manitoba selection accounting for 1,874 of the 2,146 total invitations.
A total of 825 of the candidates invited hold active Express Entry profiles, giving them a direct path to a 600-point CRS boost upon receiving their provincial nomination.
This draw signals an aggressive push by Manitoba to use its 2026 federal nomination allocation before the end of the year.
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Key Highlights of Draw #275
- MPNP issued 2,146 LAAs on July 16, 2026, the largest MPNP draw of the year.
- The completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway received 1,874 invitations, representing 87% of the total draw.
- A total of 825 candidates hold Express Entry profiles and will receive a 600-point CRS boost upon nomination.
- MPNP targeted three healthcare NOC codes under the occupation-specific selection with 24 invitations.
- The Francophone selection issued 84 LAAs to candidates with valid French language test results.
- The Graduate Internship Pathway under the International Education Stream received 78 invitations.
July 20 MPNP Draw at a Glance
The table below summarizes the official details of Expression of Interest Draw #275 as published by the MPNP.
| Draw Detail | Information |
| Draw Number | #275 |
| Draw Date | July 16, 2026 |
| Program | Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) |
| Total LAAs Issued | 2,146 |
| Express Entry Aligned | 825 of 2,146 |
| Draw Type | Expression of Interest (EOI) |
Full Breakdown of Invitations by Stream
Draw #275 distributed invitations across five distinct selection pathways under the MPNP.
| Stream / Pathway | LAAs Issued |
| Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba | 1,874 |
| Francophone Selection | 84 |
| Graduate Internship Pathway (IES–GIP) | 78 |
| Strategic Recruitment Initiative (SWS) | 86 |
| Occupation-Specific Selection (Healthcare) | 24 |
| Total | 2,146 |
The completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway alone accounted for 87% of all invitations issued in this round.
Why the MPNP Study Pathway Dominated This Draw
The 1,874 invitations issued through the completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway represent the single largest selection in any MPNP draw category in 2026.
Candidates selected under this pathway declared that they or their spouse completed a post-secondary education program at a designated Manitoba institution.
Eligible candidates must provide transcripts and diplomas proving completion of their Manitoba program when submitting their full application.
MPNP has consistently prioritized local graduates in its immigration strategy, and this draw dramatically scales up that commitment.
International students currently studying in Manitoba should note this pathway as one of the strongest provincial routes to permanent residence in Canada.
Healthcare Occupation-Specific Selection
MPNP issued 24 invitations under the occupation-specific selection targeting three healthcare NOC codes.
| NOC Code | Occupation Title | Stream |
| 31100 | Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine | Healthcare |
| 31101 | Specialists in Surgery | Healthcare |
| 31102 | General Practitioners and Family Physicians | Healthcare |
Candidates needed to declare current employment in Manitoba in one of these unit groups to qualify for selection in this round.
The healthcare focus aligns with federal and provincial priorities to address critical clinical staffing shortages across Canada.
Francophone Selection
The MPNP issued 84 invitations to candidates who declared French as their language of communication and submitted valid French language test results.
This selection aligns with Canada’s federal target of achieving 9% Francophone immigration admissions outside Quebec by 2028.
Manitoba’s Francophone selection runs parallel to IRCC’s French language proficiency category draws in Express Entry, reinforcing the bilingual immigration priority at both levels.
Graduate Internship Pathway
The International Education Stream’s Graduate Internship Pathway issued 78 LAAs to candidates who declared meeting its eligibility requirements.
This pathway targets candidates who completed graduate-level internships through Manitoba research institutions and provincial projects.
The GIP provides a direct nomination route for advanced degree holders with research experience relevant to Manitoba’s economic priorities.
Strategic Recruitment Initiative
The MPNP issued 86 LAAs under the Skilled Worker Stream’s strategic recruitment pathways, including Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, and TPP initiatives.
Of those 86 invitations, 18 went to candidates under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates.
Skilled Worker Stream candidates were only considered if they had been directly invited by the MPNP under one of these recruitment initiatives.
Express Entry Connection
A total of 825 of the 2,146 candidates invited in this draw declared active Express Entry profiles with valid job seeker validation codes.
Once these candidates receive their MPNP nomination, they will gain an automatic 600-point CRS boost in the Express Entry system.
Recent PNP Express Entry draws have issued invitations at CRS cutoffs between 708 and 744, meaning any nominee with a base score above 108 is virtually guaranteed an invitation.
The 825 Express Entry aligned candidates from this draw will enter the federal pool in the coming weeks, potentially affecting future PNP draw volumes.
Latest MPNP Draws In 2026
The table below shows the most recent MPNP Expression of Interest draws conducted in 2026.
| Draw # | Date | LAAs Issued |
| 275 | July 16, 2026 | 2,146 |
| 274 | July 2, 2026 | 77 |
| 273 | June 18, 2026 | 124 |
| 272 | June 4, 2026 | 104 |
| 271 | May 21, 2026 | 96 |
| 270 | May 7, 2026 | Occupation-Specific |
Draw #275 issued more invitations than the previous five MPNP draws combined, underscoring its significance alongside aggressive provincial draw activity across Canada in 2026.
The MPNP has issued approximately 4,056 LAAs across all draws in 2026, working toward its federal allocation of 6,239 provincial nominations for the year.
Candidates who received an LAA in Draw #275 must submit a complete application to the MPNP within 60 days of their invitation.
Those selected under the completed study pathway must provide transcripts and diplomas confirming post-secondary completion in Manitoba.
Express Entry-aligned candidates should ensure their federal profiles remain up-to-date while awaiting their provincial nomination.
Candidates not selected in this round should keep their EOI profiles active, as MPNP conducts draws on a regular biweekly to monthly basis.
International students in the province should explore the completed study and Graduate Internship pathways as primary routes to nomination.
Draw #275 confirms that MPNP is accelerating its use of provincial nominee allocations in the second half of 2026.
With 2,146 invitations in a single round, the MPNP has dramatically expanded its reach to international graduates, healthcare workers, and Francophone candidates.
The 825 Express Entry-aligned candidates from this draw will strengthen the PNP nominee pool at the federal level in the coming weeks.
Candidates considering Manitoba as a destination should submit their Expression of Interest profiles now to be considered in future draws.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many invitations did MPNP Draw #275 issue on July 16, 2026?
Manitoba PNP Expression of Interest Draw #275 issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply on July 16, 2026. This is the largest single MPNP draw of 2026. The completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway received 1,874 of those invitations, representing 87% of the total round.
How many Express Entry candidates were invited in Manitoba PNP Draw #275?
A total of 825 of the 2,146 candidates invited in Draw #275 declared active Express Entry profiles with valid job seeker validation codes. These candidates will receive an automatic 600 point CRS boost in Express Entry once they receive their Manitoba provincial nomination.
What healthcare occupations did Manitoba PNP Draw #275 target?
Draw #275 targeted three healthcare NOC codes under its occupation-specific selection: NOC 31100 for specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, NOC 31101 for specialists in surgery, and NOC 31102 for general practitioners and family physicians. A total of 24 LAAs were issued across these occupations.
What is the MPNP completed post-secondary study pathway?
The completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway invites candidates who declared that they or their spouse completed a post-secondary education program at a designated Manitoba institution. In Draw #275, this pathway issued 1,874 LAAs, making it the dominant selection category in the round.
How many total invitations has the Manitoba PNP issued in 2026?
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued exactly 4,056 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across all draws in 2026 as of July 16. Manitoba holds a federal allocation of 6,239 provincial nominations for the year 2026. Draw #275 alone accounted for 2,146 of those invitations.
Fact-Check: All data in this article, including the 2,146 invitation count, the stream-by-stream breakdown, the three healthcare NOC codes, and the 825 Express Entry-aligned figure, was verified against the official Expression of Interest Draw #275 results published by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program on July 16, 2026. Federal nomination allocation figures were cross-referenced with IRCC-published data for 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. MPNP eligibility and selection criteria depend on individual circumstances that may change without notice. Readers should consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant or licensed immigration lawyer before acting on any information presented here.
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