An in-land applicant with an existing job offer from a Manitoba employer asked whether they also needed a personal connection (friend or relative) in Manitoba to apply for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
What the group confirmed:- You just need the name, phone number, and address of two people (friends or acquaintances) living in Manitoba to include in your MPNP application — this doesn't need to be a close relative, just someone who can be listed as a contact in the province.
Practical takeaway:- If you don't already know anyone in Manitoba, this is a low-barrier requirement — any two contacts with a Manitoba address can typically be listed.
- Having a Manitoba job offer is a strong basis for MPNP on its own; the contact detail requirement is a separate, minor administrative step.
- Confirm current MPNP stream requirements directly on the Manitoba government's immigration website, since in-land vs overseas applicant rules and point thresholds can change.