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 held 2 PNP draws in May Ontario's PNP draw results were withheld during the provincial election. 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? An overview of some of the Canadian immigration programs that do not require a job offer. 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 Master's and PhD graduates, international students with job offers, and workers were invited to apply for a provincial nomination from Ontario. 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 For the second time in two days, Express Entry candidates did not have a CRS cap in the new Ontario PNP draw. Ontario invited 818 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 24. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario removes CRS cap in new PNP draw Ontario's newest Human Capital Priorities draw invited candidates with CRS scores of 455 and up. On February 22, Ontario invited 773 Express Entry candidates working in targeted occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP invites 749 workers in trades, health, and agriculture occupations Candidates who may be eligible for Ontario's Foreign Worker and In-Demand skills candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario invited 749 workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 9. By Shelby Thevenot
