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Ontario conducted two Employer Job Offer draws under the OINP
On February 18, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted new invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) and International Student Stream (EJO IS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted candidates working in the skilled trades-related occupations. The OINP issued 951 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream and 453 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream. In total, this year, the province issued
Feb 19


Ontario conducted 2026’s first OINP draws under the Employer Job Offer streams
On February 2, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted the first invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted physicians, professionals working in the health occupations, early childhood educators, assistants, and Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) candidates
Feb 3


Ontario faces growing pressure on affordability and healthcare
Ontarians are increasingly concerned about the direction of healthcare and cost of living, with nearly half believing it is time for a government change. Housing affordability, medical wait times, and access to family doctors have emerged as critical pain points affecting both long-term residents and newcomers to the province. The strain on healthcare infrastructure has been particularly acute for immigrant families, who often face additional barriers in navigating an alread
Jan 15


Ontario held more draws under the Employer Job Offer streams
On December 11, 2025, the Government of Ontario conducted more invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted candidates living in Eastern, Northern, and Southwestern Ontario. The OINP issued 305 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream, 373 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, an
Dec 15, 2025


OINP conducted new draws under three Employer Job Offer Streams
On December 10, 2025, the Government of Ontario conducted immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted healthcare professionals, early childhood educators & assistants, and candidates eligible for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). The OINP issued 427 invitat
Dec 15, 2025


The OINP invited 1,680 candidates under three Employer Job Offer streams
On October 9, 2025, the Government of Ontario finally held immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS) and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province held two EJO FW draws and issued 671 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a targeted draw for health occupations and early childhood educators and assistants, and 24 ITAs for Regional Economic Development throug
Oct 13, 2025


Five Canadian provinces set to increase minimum wage rates this October
Starting October 1, 2025, workers in five Canadian provinces will benefit from minimum wage increases designed to combat inflation and...
Sep 9, 2025


OINP invited 1,893 candidates under two Employer Job Offer streams
On September 3, 2025, the Government of Ontario held new immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) and...
Sep 8, 2025


Ontario invests $260 million in skills development to boost workforce across key sectors
The Ontario government is launching the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream, allocating $260 million to...
Jul 31, 2025


Ontario invests in Life Sciences Innovation Fund to boost jobs and medical tech
On June 9, 2025, Ontario announced a $6.5 million investment through its renewed Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF) to support 13...
Jun 10, 2025


Key dates for CRA benefit payments in May 2025
In May 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will distribute key benefit payments to eligible individuals, including the Canada Child...
May 8, 2025


Ontario proposed regulatory amendments for the OINP
On September 6, 2022, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario proposed amendments to Ontario...
Sep 7, 2022


Ontario issued one invitation under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
On August 30, 2022, the Government of Ontario held a new draw in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the...
Aug 31, 2022
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