On April 7, 2022, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published new nomination issuance statistics. In March 2022, the province nominated 470 skilled workers and approved 1 business. Manitoba also refused 40 skilled worker applications. MPNP invited 398 skilled workers and 1 business concept. In February, MPNP received 450 applications from skilled workers and 1 application from a business candidate. Currently, the province is assessing 586 applications, and the other 2,384 applications are pending assessment. Additionally, Manitoba nominated 303 Express Entry candidates.