Ontario PNP nominated high numbers of tech and skilled trade workers in 2020 Ontario nominated a total of 15,303 new immigrants through its PNP last year. Despite the pandemic, Ontario still nominated high numbers of new immigrants in 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario to introduce Expression of Interest system for 5 immigration streams Public consultations suggested the new system would be "fairer and more predictable." Ontario is changing the registration system of five of its economic-class immigration streams in the coming weeks. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP invites Express Entry candidates in 10 targeted occupations Ontario invited nurses, investment managers, and accountants in the Express Entry pool to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario invited 754 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 2. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario invites 1,186 Express Entry candidates in first Tech Draw of 2021 Ontario held a new PNP draw inviting Express Entry candidates with work experience on one of six tech occupations. Ontario held a new draw on February 16, inviting 1,186 immigration candidates with work experience in the tech sector to apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario overfills PNP allocation A glance back at Ontario's last draws of 2020, and what to look forward to next year. Ontario has issued more than 8,000 nominations to immigration candidates this year, more than filling the number of spots the province was originally allowed. By Shelby Thevenot
UPDATE: Technical difficulties halt Ontario Employer Job Offer International Student Stream applications International students with job offers have a chance to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Ontario has halted registration for the Employer Job Offer International Student stream today, as a result of technical difficulties. By Shelby Thevenot
High immigration levels could add billions to Ottawa-Gatineau GDP: report Increased levels of immigration, and immigrant employment outcomes could add $37.9 billion in GDP to the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Immigration is vital to the economic growth of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, according to a new report. By Shelby Thevenot
UPDATE: Ontario closed applications to Masters Graduate PNP The OINP is accepting applications from master's degree graduates who want to settle in Ontario UPDATE: Ontario opened and closed applications to the Masters Graduate stream on the same day, as registration to apply to this stream currently operates in a rush-seating format. By Shelby Thevenot
Why Ontario needs an EOI system for immigration ANALYSIS: An Expression of Interest System for Ontario immigration would better serve the high volume of applicants If Ontario’s newly proposed immigration system gets the green light it will abolish the current rush-seating model. By Shelby Thevenot
