Ontario’s immigration minister wants more control over economic class selection

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:35:25 +0000

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. “As it stands, over 211,000 immigrants are coming to Ontario this year. Ontario chooses less than 5% of those immigrants,” McNaughton said in an exclusive interview with CIC […]

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Ontario wants more immigration powers: What does this mean for the rest of Canada?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:28 +0000

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. Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton, said in an interview that hundreds of thousands of jobs are going unfilled in Ontario and it is costing the […]

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Understanding the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:39 +0000

In 2021, Ontario welcomed 198,000 new permanent residents, or nearly 49% of all new permanent residents in Canada. This is not surprising as Ontario boasts Canada’s largest population as well as its largest city. Many newcomers chose to settle in Ontario due to its strong economy, well-developed support systems, and already-established immigrant communities. Those who […]

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Ontario held 2 PNP draws in May

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:32 +0000

Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government. Last month, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) had paused releasing draw info during the provincial government election, which ended on June 2. CIC News obtained the information through a media request with the OINP. Discover if […]

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Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada?

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:51 +0000

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. There are more than 100 economic-class immigration pathways to Canada. That does not include family and refugee-class immigration programs, which do not take job […]

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Ontario invites international student graduates and workers in five PNP draws

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:35:29 +0000

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. On February 28, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 173 immigration candidates who may be eligible for the  PhD Graduate […]

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Ontario PNP removes CRS cap again in Skilled Trades draw

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:49:21 +0000

Ontario invited 818 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 24. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for the Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream. These candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least […]

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Ontario removes CRS cap in new PNP draw

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:15:40 +0000

On February 22, Ontario invited 773 Express Entry candidates working in targeted occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP). These candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking […]

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Ontario PNP invites 749 workers in trades, health, and agriculture occupations

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:30:40 +0000

Ontario invited 749 workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 9. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to candidates who had profiles in its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These candidates may be eligible for one of following streams under the Employer Job Offer category: Foreign Worker or In-Demand Skills. Through the two streams there were […]

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Ontario invites Express Entry candidates from 10 skilled occupations

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:02:05 +0000

The most populated province in Canada, Ontario, invited 486 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on February 13. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations, also known as Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to eligible immigration candidates. Those who qualified for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream […]

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