Ontario Conducts Back-to-Back OINP Draws, Issues Over 2,000 Invitations
Ontario Reopens OINP Selections With 2,000+ Invitations Issued in Just Two Days
Ontario has resumed provincial nomination activity after a pause of more than two months, issuing 2,049 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on December 10 and December 11. The back-to-back draws focused on candidates already living in Canada and holding valid Ontario job offers, with strong emphasis on healthcare, education, skilled trades, and region-specific labour needs.
These draws were conducted through Ontario’s Employer Job Offer (EJO) streams and targeted both occupation-based and region-based candidates.
December 10 Draws: Occupation-Specific Selections Across Job Offer Streams
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker
- Employer Job Offer: International Student
- Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills
The draws prioritized healthcare professionals, early childhood educators, and candidates eligible under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot. All invited candidates were required to be residing in Canada and to have an active profile in Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
REDI Pilot Communities Targeted
The REDI pilot focuses on strengthening smaller communities. On December 10, the targeted Census Divisions included:
- Lanark
- Leeds
- Grenville
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream - December 10
| Targeted group | ITAs issued | Minimum score | Eligible occupations (NOC 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) | 29 | 45 | 11202 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations• 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers• 13110 – Administrative assistants• 31120 – Pharmacists• 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses• 32101 – Licensed practical nurses• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates• 72310 – Carpenters• 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics• 72422 – Electrical mechanics• 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors |
| Health occupations and early childhood educators | 398 | 49 | • 31300 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors• 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses• 31302 – Nurse practitioners• 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals• 32101 – Licensed practical nurses• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates• 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants |
Profile creation period: July 2 to December 9, 2025
The Foreign Worker Stream is designed for skilled professionals with job offers in TEER 0–3 occupations, including eligible physicians.
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream — December 10
| Targeted group | ITAs issued | Minimum score | Eligible occupations (NOC 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) | 33 | 63 | • 10019 – Other administrative services managers• 11101 – Financial and investment analysts• 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers• 13110 – Administrative assistants• 21233 – Web designers• 22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians• 22311 – Electronic service technicians• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates• 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants• 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants• 72100 – Machinists and machining inspectors• 72310 – Carpenters• 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics• 72410 – Automotive service technicians and mechanics• 73110 – Roofers and shinglers• 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers• 92012 – Supervisors, food and beverage processing |
| Health occupations and early childhood educators | 659 | 73 | • 31300 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors• 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses• 31302 – Nurse practitioners• 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals• 32101 – Licensed practical nurses• 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates• 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants |
Profile creation period: July 2 to December 9, 2025
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream — December 10
| Targeted group | ITAs issued | Minimum score | Eligible occupations (NOC 2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) | 14 | 30 | • 44101 – Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations • 75101 – Material handlers• 94100 – Machine operators, mineral and metal processing • 94140 – Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing • 94201 – Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers • 94202 – Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance and equipment manufacturing • 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing |
December 11 Draws: Region-Based Invitations Across Ontario
Ontario continued its selection activity on December 11 by issuing 916 additional ITAs, focusing exclusively on candidates residing in Canada with job offers in specific regions. Eligible regions included:
- Eastern Ontario
- Northern Ontario
- Southwestern Ontario
- Central Ontario (excluding the GTA)
Eastern Ontario Results
| Stream | Minimum score | Eligible occupations (NOC 2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 54 | • 00012, 00013, 10010, 10012, 10019, 10022• 11200, 11201, 12013, 12100, 12102, 12111• 13100, 13112, 20010, 20012, 21222• 31202, 32111, 32122, 32124• 33100, 33109, 40030, 41200• 70012, 80020, 92100 |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 77 | • 10010, 10019, 10022, 11200, 12011, 12013• 12100, 12102, 12111, 13100, 13112• 20012, 30010, 31202, 31203• 32120, 32124, 33100• 41300, 41321, 92100 |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 30 | • 44101 – Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations |
OINP Invitations Issued in 2025 So Far
Ontario’s ability to reconfigure its nominee program is strengthened by shifting national immigration goals.
| Stream | ITAs issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 4,860 |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 6,605 |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 1,063 |
| Masters Graduate | 0 |
| PhD Graduate | 0 |
| Entrepreneur | 0 |
Potential Changes to Ontario’s Nominee Selection System
- Phase One: Consolidation of all Employer Job Offer streams into a single pathway
- Phase Two: Introduction of three new streams:
- Priority Healthcare Stream
- Entrepreneur Stream
- Exceptional Talent Stream
These changes remain under discussion, with no confirmed implementation timeline. Ontario’s December draws highlight a clear strategy: prioritizing job-ready candidates, addressing regional labour shortages, and strengthening healthcare and essential services across the province.
Ontario's Ongoing Preoccupation with Workforce Shortages
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