Premiers make recommendations for improvements to immigration Provinces would like more influence in immigration to address provincial labour shortages Attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers was one of the main topics at a recent Premiers Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. By Edana Robitaille
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
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 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
Ontario PNP invites 828 Express Entry candidates Ontario invited Tech workers and French speakers in its new PNP draw. Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on February 8. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario nominated 9,000 for permanent residence in 2021 A look back on Ontario immigration in 2021, and guide to Provincial Nominee Programs for future immigrants. Ontario nominated 9,000 immigration applicants for permanent residence in 2021, hundreds more than planned. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario holds first PNP draw of 2022 Candidates from all Employer Job Offer streams were invited in Ontario's first draw of the year. Ontario invited 1,084 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 11. By Shelby Thevenot
