Effective June 26, 2026, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development implemented significant changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), closing all eight existing streams and introducing a new single stream: the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream. Here’s what we know so far: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Redesign – Phase 1 The new […]
As we enter the main the height of summer, the news regarding immigration and citizenship continues. Here are some key developments. Targeted C10 Significant Benefit Work Permit Guidance for Physiotherapists and Surgeons Officers who process C10 significant benefit work permits have a great deal of discretion to decide on whether or not to issue a […]
Despite the arrival of warm weather and the prospect of summer vacation around the corner, there is no time to rest. The changes keep rolling out. We are pleased to summarize some key developments. PGWP Language Test Upload Slot Added to the Portal Since November 2024 there has been significant confusion with respect to the […]
After much hype and speculation about the government’s PR pathway for 33,000 workers, including a report in the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026 in which the Minister of IRCC, Lena Diab, announced the “soft launch” of this pathway, the government has now officially released details. There is currently no official program that is separate […]
In March, we saw a string of developments affecting applicants and employers. We have summarized some of the key developments below. Express Entry Canadian Experience Class Senior Manager Draw Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Express Entry draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for senior managers on March 5, 2026 with […]
On February 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed what had initially been announced in the Federal Budget last November, that it will conduct new targeted draws in multiple categories in 2026. IRCC has now stated that it will conduct targeted draws for senior managers; researchers; transport occupations including pilots, aircraft mechanics, and […]
Starting off 2026, there have been a multitude of developments and announcements. Physicians Who Are Self-Employed in Ontario – Expanded Eligibility Under the OINP Ontario has expanded the eligibility criteria for self-employed physicians under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream. Due to the nature of their work in which […]
To wrap up 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) has announced the end or the continued pause of some programs in line with the government’s targeted reduction in the number of new permanent residents. It has also announced a new Express Entry category to help alleviate the shortage of physicians in Canada and bolster […]
OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Cancelled Citing systemic representation and fraud relating to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP’s) Express Entry (EE) Skilled Trades Stream, the OINP has suspended receiving all EE Skilled Trades Stream applications and has returned all outstanding EE Skilled Trades Stream applications which were under processing. This has led to […]
The government has now enacted into law Bill C-3 which amends Canada’s Citizenship Act to allow children of Canadians who were born outside of Canada to themselves transmit their Canadian citizenship to their children who are also born outside of Canada. We previously wrote about the first generation born abroad citizenship rule and the case […]
