Key takeaways
- Draw #283 is dated November 5, 2026 and issued 526 LAAs
- 448 LAAs went to Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles with current Manitoba employment in two occupation groups
- 78 LAAs went to strategic recruitment and Temporary Public Policy selections
- 49 of the 526 LAAs went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code
- Some news sites report 488 workers. The MPNP page gives 448, and 448 + 78 = 526
Draw #283 at a glance
The MPNP posted Expression of Interest Draw #283, dated November 5, 2026. A Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) invites a candidate to submit a full MPNP application. It is not a nomination.
| Part | LAAs issued |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba: occupation-specific selections | 448 |
| Skilled Worker Stream: strategic recruitment and Temporary Public Policy selections | 78 |
| Total | 526 |
The 448 occupation-specific selections
These LAAs went to profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in these occupation groups:
- natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- occupations in manufacturing and utilities
The 78 strategic recruitment selections
| Initiative | LAAs |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 20 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 11 |
| Francophone Community | 12 |
| Regional Communities | 30 |
| Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP) | 5 |
| Total | 78 |
Express Entry candidates
The MPNP says 49 of the 526 LAAs went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Why some reports say 488
A secondary news report gave the occupation-specific number as 488. The MPNP draw page gives 448. The two parts on the MPNP page (448 and 78) add up to the total of 526, so we use the MPNP figures.
Compared with Draw #282
Our report on Draw #282 (October 22, 2026) covers a separate draw. Draw #283 is its own result and is not an update to #282.
What this means for you
- You received an LAA: read the notes in your letter and check the deadline it states. Gather your documents before you apply.
- You are in the Manitoba pool but got no LAA: this draw selected only the groups listed above. Check the MPNP page for later draws.
- You have a valid Express Entry profile: 49 LAAs went to candidates who declared one.
What to do next
- Read the official draw page and the MPNP draws list.
- Check that your EOI profile is accurate.
- See our PNP draws page, our MPNP points calculator and our Provincial Nominee Program guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many invitations did Manitoba issue on November 5, 2026?
526 Letters of Advice to Apply in Draw #283.
How many were occupation-specific?
448, for current Manitoba employment in natural resources, agriculture and related production, and in manufacturing and utilities.
Is an LAA the same as a nomination?
No. An LAA invites you to submit a full application to the MPNP.
How many went to Express Entry candidates?
49 of the 526.
Sources
Facts as provided in our research brief dated November 9, 2026.
This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. For your situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.
