More low-skilled workers should become permanent residents, study says Ryerson University study recommends a high-volume pathway to permanent residence for lower-skilled residents in Canada. Canada should do more to retain lower-skilled temporary residents in Canada, according to a Ryerson University policy brief. By Mohanad Moetaz
Ontario PNP invites 940 international students and temporary workers International students and temporary foreign workers with profiles in Ontario's EOI system were invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario held a new immigration draw on June 16, inviting 940 to apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario mayors talk Canada-U.S. border re-opening with public safety minister While no official date has been set, a recent meeting with Ontario border-city mayors and the federal government suggest June 22 could be a date to watch. A meeting with Ontario mayors from border cities and the public safety minister suggests travel restrictions may start to ease on the southern border by the end of June. By Shelby Thevenot
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for May 2021 The following is CIC News' monthly summary of PNP activity across Canada. In recent weeks, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) have seen significant activity. By Alexandra Miekus
More international students invited to apply for Ontario PNP International students with job offers in Ontario can now apply for a provincial nomination. A total of 158 international students can now apply for a provincial nomination after Ontario held two draws on May 26. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP invites foreign workers with job offers in rural communities Ontario held its first PNP draw targeting candidates with job offers in three rural communities. Ontario invited 64 skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination on May 25. By Shelby Thevenot
How many provincial nominations will Ontario issue in 2021? Ontario is expected to issue more than 8,350 nominations this year. Every year, each Canadian province gets to issue a certain amount of provincial nominations that support permanent residency applications. Ontario has just released its allocation for 2021. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario holds first International Student stream draw After switching to a new intake system, Ontario held its first PNP draw for international students. Ontario invited 138 international students to apply for a provincial nomination on May 18. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP draw invites health care and trades workers Ontario has held its first base PNP draw after revamping its immigration intake system. 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
