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Canadian Provinces Unite to Tackle Shortage of Skilled Trades Workers

Skilled Trades Workers
Ontario and Nova Scotia have recently joined the other in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that recognized the need of the skilled trades workers in the country. This is important for Canada to support the economy and to continue to provide hundreds of sectors dependent on skilled workers. Harmonizing...
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Ontario updated the average application processing times for the OINP

application processing times for the OINP
On November 29, 2023, Ontario updated the average application processing times for the OINP. Application processing times vary according to the quantity of applications. Ontario keeps updated the processing times without any delays. Current application processing times for the OINP Currently, the application processing times for the OINP for the...
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New changes in the Ontario-OINP International Student Stream 2024

International Student Stream 2024
Candidates with one-year college graduate certificates are eligible for OINP’s Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream. On January 2, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced changes to the eligibility requirements of the Ontario-OINP International Student stream 2024.  According to the new update, as of January 1, 2024, international students who...
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Ontario Holds Two Targeted Draws in Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, Issuing 420 ITAs

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
On August 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario conducted two significant draws under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These draws, aimed at meeting the province's critical labor needs, focused on healthcare workers and professionals in other priority occupations. Details...
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Ontario is raising the minimum wage for early childhood educators

early childhood educators
Ontario is increasing salaries for early childhood educators to alleviate labor shortages. Ontario is raising the minimum wage for early childhood educators (ECE) to $23.86 per hour in 2023, up from the initially planned $20 to address staff shortages.  This was part of the childcare workforce strategy released by Education...
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2,359 targeted Notifications of Interest issued via the HCP Stream

HCP Stream
On December 14, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted an invitation draw under the HCP Stream. The OINP issued 2,359 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to tech professionals with work experience in 15 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.  Invited candidates' comprehensive ranking system (CRS) Express Entry score was...
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Ontario Launches Regional Immigration Pilot to Boost Local Economic Growth

Regional Immigration Pilot
It took a big leap towards the eradication of regional labor shortages and regional economic growth in the form of a Regional Immigration Pilot under the REDI program. Launched on January 2, 2025, the new innovative pilot offers a different route for a pathway to permanent residency for skilled foreign...
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New University Nursing Program Launch in Ontario: Expanding Nursing Programs Ontario for Future Healthcare Needs

Nursing Programs Ontario
It's a big deal for Nursing Programs Ontario and the health-care sector: Ontario Premier Doug Ford yesterday announced the introduction of a new program for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Carleton University in Ottawa, the first new university nursing program in the province in nearly two decades.  This...
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Ontario Invites 1,307 Skilled Trades Stream Candidates in Latest Ontario Immigration Nominee Program Draw

Latest Ontario Immigration Nominee Program
The latest Ontario Immigration Nominee Program conducted its biggest round on October 17, 2024, inviting 1,307 candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream. This targeted round was limited to those workers holding occupations covered by 47 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes who submitted a CRS score ranging between 405 and 435....
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The OINP held three draws under the Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream and invited 1,728 Candidates

Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream
The Ontario government held three targeted draws of the Employer Job Offer-Foreign Worker Stream on October 8, 2024, in a step forward toward strengthening its skilled workforce. The province keeps attracting talent from around the world to fill labor gaps as demands for the labor force increase, particularly in skilled...
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