First Ontario PNP Draw Of 2025
First Ontario PNP Draw Of 2025 Targets Economic Mobility Pathways Project Candidates
Ontario kicked off 2025 with its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, signaling continued efforts to attract skilled talent to the province. The draw, held on January 15, 2025, invited four candidates, marking a targeted initiative under the Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP).
This targeted draw invited candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 405 to 435. The profiles of the eligible candidates were created in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry system between October 17, 2023, and October 17, 2024.
Key Highlights Of The Draw:
| Date/time NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | Eligibility Period for Profiles | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | 4 | January 15, 2024 – January 15, 2025 | Not Applicable (Targeted draw) |
This draw is significant as it aligns with Ontario’s commitment to facilitating pathways for highly skilled refugees and displaced individuals through the EMPP. This federal-provincial partnership aims to integrate eligible candidates into the Canadian labor market by connecting them with job opportunities that match their skills.
The EMPP’s focus on humanitarian and economic integration provides a unique avenue for qualified individuals to contribute to Ontario’s economy while building a secure future in Canada.
Express Entry Skilled Trades stream: skilled trade’s occupations invited
| NOC | Occupations |
|---|---|
| 72010 | Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations |
| 72011 | Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations |
| 72012 | Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades |
| 72013 | Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades |
| 72020 | Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades |
| 72021 | Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews |
| 72022 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 72100 | Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors |
| 72101 | Tool and die makers |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72103 | Boilermakers |
| 72104 | Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters |
| 72105 | ronworkers |
| 72200 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) |
| 72201 | Industrial electricians |
| 72203 | Electrical power line and cable workers |
| 72205 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
| 72300 | Plumbers |
| 72301 | Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72310 | Carpenters |
| 72311 | Cabinetmakers |
| 72320 | Bricklayers |
| 72321 | Insulators |
| 72400 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
| 72402 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
| 72403 | Railway carmen/women |
| 72404 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72410 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
| 72422 | Electrical mechanics |
| 72423 | Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics |
| 72500 | Crane operators |
| 73100 | Concrete finishers |
| 73101 | Tilesetters |
| 73102 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers |
| 73110 | Roofers and shinglers |
| 73111 | Glaziers |
| 73112 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
| 73113 | Floor covering installers |
| 73200 | General building maintenance workers and building superintendents |
| 73202 | Pest controllers and fumigators |
| 73209 | Other repairers and servicers |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators |
| 73402 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 82031 | Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services |
Ontario’s Role In Canadian Immigration
Ontario remains a top destination for immigrants, offering a robust economy, world-class healthcare, and diverse cultural opportunities. The province’s PNP program complements federal immigration initiatives by addressing labor market gaps and enhancing the local workforce.
While this draw was limited in scope, it sets the tone for a dynamic year for Ontario immigration. With multiple streams under its PNP, the province is expected to issue more invitations in the coming months, targeting skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates.
Stay tuned for updates on future draws and immigration opportunities in Ontario as 2025 unfolds.
Targeted occupations list of the draw: 2025
| Date Issued | Invitations Issued | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | 4 | Not Applicable (Targeted draw) |
Targeted occupations list of the draw: 2024
| Date Issued | Invitations Issued | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | 1,307 | 405 to 435 |
| October 8, 2024 | 1,728 | 48 to 52 |
| September 19, 2024 | 1,424 | 505 to 528 |
| September 17, 2024 | 1,443 | 45 or above |
| September 10, 2024 | 2,487 | 34 or above |
| 22nd August 2024 | 1,287 | 400 to 435 |
| July 25, 2024 | 209 | 395 to 444 |
| July 11, 2024 | 1,277 | 408-435 |
| March 21, 2024 | 2,281 | 468 to 480 |
| March 19, 2024 | 1474 | 42-52 |
| March 12, 2024 | 2650 | 66-72 |
| March 7, 2024 | 2,104 | 352-421 |
| 1st March 2024 | 2,583 | 350 - 424 |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,182 | 78 and above |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,252 | 73 and above |
| February 8, 2024 | 2,118 | 379-430 |
| February 6, 2024 | 2,086 | 379-430 |
| January 19, 2024 | 1654 | 50 and above |
| January 18, 2024 | 984 | 317-469 |
| January 11, 2024 | 2,552 | 350-424 |
| January 9, 2024 | 630 | 33 and above |
| January 9, 2024 | 821 | 40 and above |
OINP Skilled Trades Stream Draws in 2024
The OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream has invited 9,006 profiles in five rounds of invitations so far in 2024 as compared to only 7,512 in 2023.
| Date Issued | Invitations Issued | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | 1,307 | 405 to 435 |
| 22nd August 2024 | 1,287 | 400 to 435 |
| July 11, 2024 | 1,277 | 408-435 |
| 1st March 2024 | 2,583 | 350 - 424 |
| January 11, 2024 | 2,552 | 350-424 |
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