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Ontario invites over 750 in-demand workers in first draw of the month

CIC News Ontario invites over 750 in-demand workers in first draw of the month The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw on April 1, 2026, issuing 759 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in construction and mining-related occupations across the province. The draw invited candidates under the province’s Employer…

Ontario set to launch new pathways to permanent residence

CIC News Ontario set to launch new pathways to permanent residence Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through nomination by the Ontario government may soon have new pathways available to them. As a first step, Ontario’s Immigration Minister David Piccini plans to create a new talent stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), which…

Ontario to remove interprovincial barriers for regulated professions

CIC News Ontario to remove interprovincial barriers for regulated professions This past Labour Day, the Ontario Government announced it will be making it easier for out-of-province workers in regulated professions to begin working in Ontario. This change, known as the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals to become authorized to work in Ontario…

What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

CIC News What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed? Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30,…

Ontario changes intake for Employer: Job Offer streams

CIC News Ontario changes intake for Employer: Job Offer streams Foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply directly to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer streams after upcoming changes come into effect. On July 2, the OINP will launch a new online employer portal. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP…

Ontario issues invitations to provincial immigration candidates under job offer streams

CIC News Ontario issues invitations to provincial immigration candidates under job offer streams After a pause spanning four months, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has begun issuing invitations to candidates once again. On June 6, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw for candidates in Greater Sudbury. Assess your eligibility for enhanced…

What Ontario PNP pathways to permanent residence are currently open?

CIC News What Ontario PNP pathways to permanent residence are currently open? If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), you may have noticed that the OINP has issued only 4 invitations to apply for nomination in 2025—a far cry from the 14,760 invitations the OINP issued during the first…

Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence

CIC News Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This new pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025. The REDI will seek to…

Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates

CIC News Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled workers looking…

British Columbia and Ontario issue more provincial nominations for skilled workers

CIC News British Columbia and Ontario issue more provincial nominations for skilled workers British Columbia and Ontario have issued more nominations to immigration candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited in two separate draws for their professional experience within in-demand sectors of the Canadian economy or a mixture of their skilled work…