Ontario and BC hold new PNP draws Each week, CIC News brings you a review of draws held under Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs. Here is a look at PNP draws held between July 11 and 15. This past week, Ontario held a large new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and BC held its weekly PNP invitation round. By Alexandra Miekus
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 invites 1,032 candidates in PNP draw Ontario held its first Express Entry Skilled Trades stream draw of 2022. Ontario invited 1,032 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 27. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario labour minister seeks more immigration and better worker conditions If passed, the new legislation would make it easier for immigrants to work in regulated occupations, ban non-compete agreements, implement a "disconnect from work" policy for certain employers, and more. Ontario’s minister of labour, who also oversees immigration, is calling for legislative changes to make the province a more attractive place to work. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario invites 986 PNP candidates in Skilled Trades draw If invited candidates receive the provincial nomination from Ontario it's an automatic 600 points added to their CRS score. Ontario invited 986 Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 300 to apply for a provincial nomination on June 1. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario likely moving to an Expression of Interest system Proposed changes would allow the OINP to manage admissions more strategically, increase its labour market responsiveness, and better meet the needs of the regional labour market, Ontario says. Ontario has released details of planned changes for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. By Alexandra Miekus
