Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Ontario plans to double its skilled immigration intake

Ontario is investing $25 million more over the next three years, on top of the $15 million over three years that was announced in Budget 2022, to double Ontario’s skilled immigrant intake. The investment will work to address labour shortages and promote economic growth in the province.

By Julia Hornstein

Ontario’s immigration minister wants more control over economic class selection

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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

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