Ontario,through its Provincial Nominee Program (OINP), remains the most popular choice for immigrants looking to obtain permanent residency (PR) in Canada. In 2024, over half of all new PR holders in Canada settled in Ontario, particularly in major cities like Toronto and Ottawa.
Immigration Pathways Under Ontario PNP
If you plan to immigrate to Ontario, you can choose from the following OINP streams:
Express Entry-Linked Streams (Enhanced Streams)
These streams are aligned with Express Entry, Canada’s federal immigration system:
Human Capital Priorities Stream
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
Skilled Trades Stream
Candidates who receive a provincial nomination under an enhanced stream are awarded 600 additional CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.
Non-Express Entry Streams (Base Streams):
These streams require candidates to apply directly to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
Masters Graduate Stream
PhD Graduate Stream
Entrepreneur Stream
Ontario PNP Selection Process
Candidates interested in the OINP must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Based on their Ontario PNP points calculator score, they may receive an ITA in the bi-weekly draws, with some exceptions.
Latest Ontario PNP Draw (2025)
The most recent Ontario PNP draw took place on January 15, 2025, under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream.
Date: January 15, 2025
Category: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
Number of ITAs Issued: 4
CRS Score Range: N/A
When Will the Next Ontario PNP Draw Be Held?
Ontario does not pre-announce its PNP draw dates. However, they are generally conducted bi-weekly, with occasional exceptions.