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Ontario

Canada's Economic Powerhouse and Cultural Mosaic

Ontario is Canada's largest province, celebrated for its cultural diversity, world-famous landmarks, and thriving urban centers. The province is home to major attractions such as Niagara Falls and hosts a network of lakes and rivers that represent approximately 20 percent of the world's freshwater reserves. Toronto, Ontario’s capital, is a global city known for major shopping destinations like Square One and Scarborough Town Centre. It also serves as a major educational hub, with top-ranked institutions like the University of Toronto and York University attracting thousands of international students each year.

Ontario’s economy is dynamic and multi-sectoral, leading the country in manufacturing, technology, financial services, and life sciences. Key exports include automobiles, pharmaceutical products, telecommunications equipment, and agricultural goods, with the United States as its primary trading partner. Over 50 percent of Ontario’s land supports high-value agriculture, making it a significant contributor to Canada’s food and resource security. Ontario is also rapidly expanding its tech ecosystem, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, clean energy, and biotech innovation.

In response to ongoing labor market demands, Ontario’s immigration strategies have become more targeted and accessible. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) actively invites skilled professionals, graduate students, and semi-skilled workers across priority industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and technology. Through Express Entry alignment and specialized business immigration streams, international entrepreneurs are supported in launching or expanding businesses in Ontario, with the ability to include family members in their applications, facilitating full integration from the start.

Now is the time to position yourself for success in Ontario’s innovation-driven economy. Connect with our licensed immigration experts today and discover how you can transform your future in Canada's most vibrant and opportunity-rich province.

Facts

Geographic & Economic Profile of Ontario

Toronto

Toronto

Capital
Toronto

Toronto

Largest city
English

English

Main language
16,136,480

16,136,480

Population
01/2026
1,076,395

1,076,395

Total Area (km²)
4th
917,741

917,741

Land Area (km²)
5th
158,654

158,654

Freshwater Area (km²)
3th
13%

13%

Sale tax
$17.60

$17.60

Minimum Hourly Wage
4/2025
$36.00

$36.00

Median Hourly Wage
6/2025
7.6%

7.6%

Unemployment rate
03/2026
70%

70%

Tertiary education
01/2025
$2,299

$2,299

Annual premium car insurance
2025
$400

$400

Monthly childcare
2025
$2,941

$2,941

2 bedroom apt rent
10/2025
$834,123

$834,123

Average House Price
12/2024

Weather Averages

Education Institutions

school
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University of Toronto
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McMaster University
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Queen's University
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University of Ottawa
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Western University
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York University
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University of Guelph
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University of Waterloo
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Carleton University
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Ryerson University

Major Economic Sectors

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Service-producing industries
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Goods-producing industries
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Public sector
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Industrial production
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Manufacturing
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Finance and insurance
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Owner-occupied dwellings
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Construction
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Health care and social assistance
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Wholesale trade
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Information and communication technology
city

Top immigration occupations

Q3-2023
Immigration 1
  • 2173 - Software engineers and designers
  • 2174 - Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • 2171 - Information systems analysts and consultants
  • 6611 - Cashiers
  • 6311 - Food service supervisors
  • 2172 - Database analysts and data administrators
  • 6541 - Security guards and related security service occupations
  • 4412 - Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
  • 1111 - Financial auditors and accountants

Ontario Express Entry Draws

DateTotalStreamCRSCut-offLimitations
Oct 17, 20241,307Skilled Trades405 - 435Oct 17, 2023Trade: 72010, 72011, 72012, 72013, 72020, 72021, 72022, 72100, 72101, 72102, 72103, 72104, 72105, 72200, 72201, 72203, 72205, 72300, 72301, 72302, 72310, 72311, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72406, 72410, 72422, 72423, 72500, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73112, 73113, 73200, 73201, 73202, 73209, 73400, 73402, 82031
Sep 26, 2024243French-Speaking290 - 445Sep 26, 2023General Draw
Sep 19, 20241,424Human Capital Priorities505 - 528Sep 19, 2023Others: 00015, 12200, 13101, 13102, 10010, 10011, 10022, 11100, 11200, 11202, 12100, 12102, 21300, 21301, 21310, 22212, 22233, 22303, 22310, 22311, 52121, 60010, 10012, 10020, 10021, 10029, 11101, 11103, 11201, 12010, 12011, 12012, 12101, 12103, 12110, 12111, 12112, 12113, 12201, 12202, 12203, 13111, 13112, 13200, 20010, 20011, 21102, 21111, 21200, 21201, 21202, 21203, 21210, 21320, 21321, 21322, 21330, 21331, 21332, 21390, 21399, 22101, 22112, 22114, 22210, 22211, 22213, 22214, 22230, 22231, 22300, 22302, 22312, 22313, 40010, 40011, 40012, 40019, 40020, 40021, 40030, 41200, 41300, 41302, 41401, 42201, 42203, 43200, 43201, 43202, 51120, 52119, 52120, 80010, 80020, 80021, 80022, 82020, 82021, 82031, 83100, 83101, 83110
Sep 12, 20241,269Human Capital Priorities414 - 444Sep 12, 2023Health: 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31200, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Sep 5, 202486French-Speaking290 - 393Sep 5, 2023General Draw
Aug 22, 20241,287Skilled Trades400 - 435Aug 22, 2023Trade: 72010, 72011, 72012, 72013, 72020, 72021, 72022, 72100, 72101, 72102, 72103, 72104, 72105, 72200, 72201, 72203, 72205, 72300, 72301, 72302, 72310, 72311, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72406, 72410, 72422, 72423, 72500, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73113, 73200, 73201, 73202, 73209, 73400, 73402, 82031
Jul 25, 2024209Human Capital Priorities395 - 444Jul 25, 2023NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
Jul 18, 20241,240Human Capital Priorities425 - 444Jul 18, 2023Health: 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31200, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Jul 11, 20241,277Skilled Trades408 - 435Jul 11, 2023Trade: 72010, 72011, 72012, 72013, 72020, 72021, 72022, 72100, 72101, 72102, 72103, 72104, 72105, 72200, 72201, 72203, 72205, 72300, 72301, 72302, 72310, 72311, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72406, 72410, 72422, 72423, 72500, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73113, 73200, 73201, 73202, 73209, 73400, 73402, 82031
Jun 20, 2024212French-Speaking305 - 409Jun 20, 2023General Draw
Mar 21, 20242,281Human Capital Priorities468 - 480Mar 21, 2023Tech: 20012, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311, 22220, 22221, 22222
Mar 7, 20242,104Human Capital Priorities352 - 421Mar 7, 2023Health: 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31200, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Mar 1, 20242,583Skilled Trades350 - 424Mar 1, 2023NOC 72010, 72011, 72012, 72013, 72020, 72021, 72022, 72100, 72101, 72102, 72103, 72104, 72105, 72106, 72200, 72201, 72203, 72204, 72205, 72300, 72301, 72302, 72310, 72311, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72406, 72410, 72422, 72423, 72500, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73113, 73200, 73201, 73202, 73209, 73400, 73402, 82031
Feb 8, 20242,118Human Capital Priorities471-480Feb 8, 2023Tech: 20012, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311, 22220, 22221, 22222
Feb 6, 20242,086Human Capital Priorities379-430Feb 6, 2023Health: 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Jan 18, 2024984French-Speaking317-469Jan 18, 2023General Draw
Jan 11, 20242,552Skilled Trades350-424Jan 11, 2023Trades: NOC 72010, 72011, 72012, 72013, 72014, 72020, 72021, 72022, 72100, 72101, 72102, 72103, 72104, 72105, 72200, 72201, 72203, 72205, 72300, 72301, 72302, 72310, 72311, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72401, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72406, 72410, 72422, 72423, 72500, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73112, 73113, 73200, 73201, 73202, 73209, 73400, 73402, 82031
Dec 14, 20232,359Human Capital Priorities473-480Dec 14, 2022Tech: NOC 20012, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311, 22220, 22221, 22222
Nov 30, 20231,052Human Capital Priorities404-430Nov 30, 2022Health: 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Sep 26, 20231,696Human Capital Priorities350-462Sep 26, 2022Health: 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Sep 21, 202363French-Speaking348-434Sep 21, 2022General Draw
Sep 7, 2023300French-Speaking308-434Sep 7, 2022General Draw
Aug 11-16, 20232,084Human Capital Priorities473-516Aug 11, 2022Health, Tech: NOC 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109, 20012, 21211, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311
Aug 16, 2023751Human Capital Priorities473-495Aug 16, 2022Health, Tech: NOC 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109, 20012, 21211, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311
Aug 3, 20232,844Skilled Trades250-516Aug 3, 2023NOC 72010, 72011, 72012, 72013, 72014, 72020, 72021, 72022, 72024, 72101, 72102, 72103, 72104, 72105, 72106, 72200, 72201, 72203, 72204, 72300, 72301, 72310, 72320, 72321, 72400, 72401, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72406, 72410, 72422, 72423, 72500, 73100, 73101, 73102, 73110, 73111, 73112, 73200, 73201, 73202, 73209, 73400, 82031
Jul 25, 202395French-Speaking321-374Jul 25, 2022General Draw
Jul 20, 2023902Human Capital Priorities458-462Jul 20, 2022Health: NOC 30010, 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, 31110, 31111, 31112, 31120, 31121, 31201, 31202, 31203, 31204, 31209, 31300, 31301, 31302, 31303, 32100, 32101, 32102, 32103, 32104, 32109, 32110, 32111, 32112, 32120, 32121, 32122, 32123, 32124, 32129, 32200, 32201, 32209, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33103, 33109
Jul 20, 2023159Human Capital Priorities458-462Jul 20, 2022Tech: NOC 20012, 21211, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311
Jul 6, 2023748Human Capital Priorities479-485Jul 6, 2023Tech: NOC 20012, 21211, 21223, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311

Ontario Skills Immigration Draws

DateTotalStreamScoreProfile dateLimitations
Apr 15, 2026315In-Demand Skills35Jul 2 - Apr 13, 2026In Canada under WP/SP, Agriculture-related: NOC 84120, 85100, 85103, 94140, 94141, 95106
1024In-Demand Skills36Jul 2 - Apr 13, 2026In Canada under WP/SP, Other priority occupations: NOC 14400, 14402, 44101, 74203, 74204, 74205, 75101, 75110, 75119, 75211, 75212, 94100, 94101, 94103, 94105, 94106, 94107, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94120, 94124, 94132, 94200, 94202, 94203, 94204, 94212, 94213, 94219, 95100, 95101, 95103
Apr 8, 202615Foreign Worker43Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026Physicians: NOC 31100, 31101, 31102
81Foreign Worker35Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026Francophone: NOC 00015, 10019, 10029, 11101, 11103, 11201, 11202, 12013, 12100, 12102, 12200, 12201, 13100, 13101, 13110, 13201, 21221, 21222, 21231, 21232, 21321, 22210, 22212, 22221, 22300, 22311, 32111, 33102, 40021, 41201, 41221, 41302, 41404, 42200, 42201, 42202, 52120, 72014, 72106, 72311, 72401, 72410, 72411, 72421, 92012, 93100
9Foreign Worker46Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026REDI (Lanark or Leeds and Grenville): NOC 10029, 11101, 33102, 72422, 72423
512Foreign Worker20Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026Health, Childcare: NOC 31300, 31301, 31302, 32101, 33102, 42202
41International Student63Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026Francophone: 00013, 11101, 11102, 11201, 11202, 12013, 12200, 12201, 13100, 13110, 13201, 21211, 21221, 21231, 21233, 21300, 21321, 22214, 22221, 22303, 33109, 41321, 42201, 42202, 51114, 52113, 70010, 70020, 73301
16International Student57Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026REDI (Lanark or Leeds and Grenville): NOC 22114, 32101, 32109, 33102, 42201, 42202
1123International Student46Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026Health, Childcare: 31300, 31301, 32101, 33102, 42202
24In-Demand Skills25Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026Francophone: 14400, 44101, 74205, 75110, 75119, 85103, 94132, 94141, 94143, 95101, 95106
7In-Demand Skills33Jul 2 - Apr 6, 2026REDI (Lanark or Leeds and Grenville): 44101, 94100, 94111, 95106
Apr 1, 2026372Foreign Worker56Jul 2, 2025Mining: NOC 21310, 21330, 21331, 22100, 22101, 22232, 22302, 22310, 22312, 70012, 72106, 72400, 72401, 90010
355International Student85Jul 2, 2025Mining: NOC 21310, 21330, 21331, 22100, 22101, 22232, 22302, 22310, 22312, 70012, 72106, 72201, 72400, 73400, 90010
32In-Demand Skills34Jul 2, 2025Mining: NOC 94201
Mar 25, 202664Foreign Worker57Jul 2, 2025Eastern Ontario: NOC 10010, 10011, 10019, 10022, 11200, 11201, 13100, 13112, 20012, 21222, 31102, 31202, 31301, 32101, 32122, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33109, 41200, 70012
28Foreign Worker54Jul 2, 2025Northern Ontario: NOC 10022, 11200, 12013, 12101, 12102, 13100, 20012, 22233, 31112, 31202, 31301, 32101, 72014, 92014, 92100, 93100
99Foreign Worker53Jul 2, 2025Southwestern Ontario: NOC 10010, 10012, 10019, 10022, 11201, 12010, 12011, 12013, 12102, 13100, 13112, 20012, 30010, 31100, 31102, 31121, 31202, 31301, 32101, 32120, 32122, 33100, 33102, 33109, 40020, 41301, 41302, 42204, 70011, 70012, 72010, 72014, 92013
51Foreign Worker55Jul 2, 2025Central Ontario (excluding GTA): NOC 10010, 10019, 10022, 12011, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12200, 13100, 20010, 20012, 30010, 31301, 32101, 32201, 33101, 33102, 70010, 72020, 72022
355Foreign Worker61Jul 2, 2025GTA: NOC 00012, 20010, 20011, 20012, 21200, 21222, 21230, 21231, 21232, 21233, 21234, 21311, 21331, 22222, 30010, 31102, 31301, 70010
79International Student83Jul 2, 2025Eastern Ontario: NOC 12013, 12102, 12111, 13100, 13112, 20012, 21222, 22111, 31301, 32101, 32109, 32124, 33100, 33102, 33109, 92100
29International Student80Jul 2, 2025Northern Ontario: NOC 10019, 11200, 12013, 12101, 13100, 13112, 20012, 31301, 32101, 70012, 72020, 92100
152International Student81Jul 2, 2025Southwestern Ontario: NOC 10010, 10011, 10012, 10019, 12010, 12013, 12102, 13100, 13112, 31301, 31302, 32101, 33100, 33101, 33102, 33109, 40030, 41301, 41404, 70012, 72010, 92013, 92023, 92024
82International Student82Jul 2, 2025Central Ontario (excluding GTA): NOC 11201, 12013, 12101, 12102, 12200, 13100, 13112, 20012, 31301, 32101, 33100, 33102, 70010, 72020, 73201, 73301, 92013
76International Student90Jul 2, 2025GTA: NOC 20010, 20012, 21222, 21231, 21232, 21234, 21311, 22222, 31120, 31301, 32129, 70010
31In-Demand Skills34Jul 2, 2025Eastern Ontario: NOC 44101
66In-Demand Skills32Jul 2, 2025Central Ontario (excluding GTA): NOC 44101
Mar 18, 202697Foreign Worker36Jul 2, 2025Physicians: 31100, 31101, 31102
11Foreign Worker47Jul 2, 2025REDI (Lanark, Leeds and Grenville): 11100, 22302, 32104, 33102, 72302, 72410
17International Student61Jul 2, 2025REDI (Lanark, Leeds and Grenville): 33102, 42201, 42202, 70010, 72100, 73202

Ontario Entrepreneur Immigration Draws

DateTotalScoreLimitations
Sep 25, 202310136-163
Jul 28, 202311134-151Profile received and scored by July 6, 2023
May 12, 202314135-178Profile received and scored by May 9, 2023
Mar 31, 202313139-159Profile received and scored by March 27, 2023
Jan 27, 202310137-162Profile received and scored by January 20, 2023
Dec 22, 202214140-173Profile received and scored by December 15, 2022
Aug 17, 202230138-160Profile received and scored by August 8, 2022
Jul 15, 202233146-174Profile created by July 8, 2022
Mar 30, 202221152-169Profile created by February 17, 2022

References
https://doi.org/10.25318/1410028701-eng
https://doi.org/10.25318/3710013001-eng
https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-ontario
http://www.ibc.ca/ns/resources/industry-resources/insurance-fact-book
https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/sales-tax-rates-by-province
https://arrivein.com/daily-life-in-canada/child-care-in-canada-types-cost-and-tips-for-newcomers
https://www.crea.ca/housing-market-stats/canadian-housing-market-stats/national-price-map
https://wowa.ca/cost-of-living-canada

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