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Worker Protection Act

Ontario Reforms OINP with the New Worker Protection Act: What Applicants and Employers Need to Know

On May 28, 2025, the Government of Ontario launched the Worker Protection Act within the Working for Workers Seven Act, a turning point in the development of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The innovative legislation introduces a set of welcome reforms to enhance the OINP process for both applicants... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ontario Skills Development Fund

Ontario Expands Ontario Skills Development Fund to Empower Workers and Strengthen the Economy

The Ontario Skills Development Fund has been given a bold injection, with the Ontario government investing a further $955 million—taking the overall three-year figure to $2.5 billion. This massive growth of the SDF is a testament to Ontario’s commitment to creating a highly skilled, future-proof workforce as well as enabling... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ontario Workforce Development

Ontario’s $750 Million STEM Investment to Boost Ontario Workforce Development and Drive Economic Growth

Ontario workforce development is boldly looking to the future of innovation and economic leadership by making a landmark investment of $750 million in the growth of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs in its universities and colleges. This visionary act is aimed at increasing Ontario’s competitiveness in a global... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
under the Human Capital Priorities Stream

OINP invited record 2,349 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities Stream

On May 8, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the healthcare draw, the OINP issued 2,349 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand occupations.  Those candidates’ CRS Express Entry... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »