Ontario immigration

Canadian work experience requirement removed for engineers in Ontario

On May 23 in Toronto, Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the first professional association in the province to remove the Canadian work experience requirement from their application criteria.

By Edana Robitaille

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 held 2 PNP draws in May

Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government.

By Shelby Thevenot

Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada?

You do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. There are a number of immigration programs that you can be eligible for based on your work or study experience.

By Shelby Thevenot

Ontario invites international student graduates and workers in five PNP draws

Over the past two days Ontario has held five draws inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. About 1,493 immigration candidates are now one step closer to becoming permanent residents in Ontario.

By Shelby Thevenot

Ontario PNP removes CRS cap again in Skilled Trades draw

Ontario invited 818 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 24.

By Shelby Thevenot