Ontario has announced a bold two-phase redesign of its provincial immigration program, aiming to simplify the OINP and align it more closely with labour market and demographic priorities. Phase one consolidates existing job offer streams into two tracks based on
Ontario has suspended its Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream due to widespread concerns over misrepresentation and fraud. All outstanding applications will be returned with fees refunded. Applicants can explore other OINP streams as alternatives while the program undergoes reform. Experts
A joint federal study following 2010-2020 arrivals shows that around 63 percent of economic principal applicants who intended to work as nurses were actually in nursing jobs by 2021, while about one-quarter were in lower-skilled roles or not working. At
A new joint study tracks 260,730 former international students who became permanent residents and compares their fields of study with their jobs. It finds strong alignment for STEM and health graduates with domestic bachelor and graduate degrees, but much weaker
Ontario has implemented sweeping changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) starting July 1, 2025, introducing a new employer-led portal, in-person interviews, and increased authority to return applications. These updates enhance program integrity and prioritize job-ready applicants aligned with Ontario’s
Canada has announced up to $52 million in new funding for 16 projects under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program, aimed at reducing barriers for internationally trained professionals entering healthcare and construction jobs. These initiatives include streamlined assessment systems, language training,
Canada’s new public policies, effective March 31, 2025, offer out-of-status or unauthorized child care and home support workers a unique pathway to permanent residence. Through Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration classes, along with a complementary policy to
New research on immigrant-owned firms from 2001 to 2020 shows that businesses with immigrant majority ownership are, on average, about 9.4% less productive than those owned by Canadian-born individuals, while immigrant minority-owned firms slightly outperform them. At the same time,
