On May 1, 2025, Manitoba conducted its latest draw, #244, within the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw focused on the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, extending 26 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates. Notably, the minimum required score was 727 points, 106 points more than the previous SWO draw. In this draw, the province invited candidates under the strategic recruitment initiative. In 2025, the MPNP invited 718 candidates, and 159 of them declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.