Ontario proposes a major redesign of the OINP

Ontario has introduced a proposal to overhaul the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), aiming to simplify the system and better respond to labour-market needs by reorganizing current pathways, including the existing Employer Job Offer streams. The plan suggests merging these streams into clearer, more flexible job-offer pathways for both high-skilled and semi-skilled workers, with updated eligibility criteria. The proposal also highlights a new dedicated healthcare stream, potentially allowing candidates with valid or nearly completed professional licensing to qualify even without a job offer. Additional redesign elements include enhanced pathways for entrepreneurs and individuals with exceptional talent, intended to attract global innovators and investors. The government expects these reforms to help fill critical shortages in priority sectors such as healthcare, construction, and technology. Public feedback will shape the final version of the redesigned OINP, which could take effect as early as 2026.

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