The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is closing the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) of its International Education Stream, effective immediately.

Former CEP candidates wishing to settle in Manitoba will need to pursue other pathways to permanent residence.

The MPNP announced this update on its official news webpage on June 11, 2026.

Moving forward, candidates with at least six months of in-province work experience can be considered for selection under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway, if eligible.

This change will allow students who graduated from a Manitoba designated learning institution and are currently working in the province to be prioritized in targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draws.

With the closure of the CEP, Manitoba aims to establish “clear, consistent criteria for all Manitoba graduates,” and better align education, work experience, and labour market needs.

Manitoba graduates with an active EOI under the CEP are urged to review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Pathway, and update their profiles if they meet pathway criteria.

Candidates with an active EOI under the CEP should ensure that they have declared all Manitoba connections, including completion of post-secondary education in the province, when updating their profile.

Skilled Worker in Manitoba draws will continue to be conducted on a regular basis. To date in 2026, the province has held 11 draws targeting MPNP candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream.

The province notes that the Graduate Internship Pathway will continue to remain in place for eligible master’s and doctoral graduates who complete a Mitacs internship.

Those who have questions or require assistance can reach out to the MPNP through its online contact form.