Ontario’s immigration minister wants more control over economic class selection Monte McNaughton talks to CIC News about his hopes for the future of Ontario immigration. Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton wants the province to get twice as many immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and have more authority over economic immigration. By Kareem El-Assal
Ontario wants more immigration powers: What does this mean for the rest of Canada? ANALYSIS: Ontario gaining more control over immigrant selection would have big implications across Canada. The Toronto Star reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to ask the federal government for more control over immigrant selection to help the province address its historic labour shortages. By Edana Robitaille
Understanding the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Ontario is home to Canada’s largest number of immigrants. There are nine streams under the Ontario PNP for those seeking to increase their chance of immigrating to Canada. In 2021, Ontario welcomed 198,000 new permanent residents, or nearly 49% of all new permanent residents in Canada. By Edana Robitaille
Ontario nominated 9,000 for permanent residence in 2021 A look back on Ontario immigration in 2021, and guide to Provincial Nominee Programs for future immigrants. Ontario nominated 9,000 immigration applicants for permanent residence in 2021, hundreds more than planned. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario aims to recruit 100 immigrant entrepreneurs Through its entrepreneurship project, the province is expecting to generate $20 million into the Ontario economy. Ontario is seeking 100 immigrant entrepreneurs over the next two years to start or grow a business in regions outside of the Greater Toronto Area. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario holds biggest PNP draw of 2021 Express Entry candidates who had work experience in one of six tech occupations were invited. On October 27, Ontario invited 1,406 Express Entry candidates with a professional background in tech. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP draw invites health care and trades workers Ontario has held its first base PNP draw after revamping its immigration intake system. Ontario has held its first Employer Job Offer draw almost two weeks after launching a new immigration intake system. Invited candidates had work experience in one of 23 occupations. By Shelby Thevenot
A big week for Canadian immigration Canada announced six new immigration streams and held two Express Entry draws in what was a huge week for Canadian immigration. It has been a busy week for Canadian immigration. In addition to two Express Entry draws and multiple Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, Canada announced six new immigration streams that will offer international graduates, essential workers and French speakers a pathway to permanent residence. By Mohanad Moetaz
Ontario PNP Tech Draw: 528 Express Entry candidates invited Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of six tech occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario invited 528 Express Entry candidates with tech experience to apply for a provincial nomination on April 13. By Shelby Thevenot
