On December 29, 2022, the Government of Manitoba held the ninth draw for Ukrainian candidates. In this draw, the province invited 16 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To be eligible, applicants must be Ukrainian citizens, have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band, have connections to the province (close relative, family-like, community, previous employment or studies in Manitoba), and score at least 60 points, and possess a valid language test in one of the official languages. In total, the province invited 181 Ukrainian nationals. In 2022, MPNP issued invitations to 7,371 applicants, including 1,943 Express Entry candidates.
