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Ontario Just Sent 1,404 PR Invitations in 2 New OINP Draws

Feb 18, 2026

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Ontario Just Sent 1,404 PR Invitations in 2 New OINP Draws

Invited candidates must know that their employers must submit their application for the approval of an employment position within 14 calendar days, and candidates should need to submit their complete application within 17 calendar days of receiving the invitation to apply.

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Ontario’s 2026 PR Spots Just Went Up & These Workers Have the Best Shot

Feb 10, 2026

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Ontario’s 2026 PR Spots Just Went Up & These Workers Have the Best Shot

If you’re a temporary resident in Canada, an international student, or an immigration professional advising clients, understanding Ontario’s 2026 priorities can help you position yourself for selection success.

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First Ontario-OINP Draws Of 2026 Sent 1,825 PR Invitations

Feb 2, 2026

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First Ontario-OINP Draws Of 2026 Sent 1,825 PR Invitations

Ontario has officially launched its 2026 immigration selection season with significant rounds of invitations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

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6 New Laws and Rules Coming To Ontario In February 2026

Jan 31, 2026

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6 New Laws and Rules Coming To Ontario In February 2026

Court forms and filing procedures change on February 1, tax compliance deadlines tighten near the end of the month, online filing opens on February 23!

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New Ontario Driving Rules Now In Effect: 6 Changes Drivers Must Know

Jan 9, 2026

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New Ontario Driving Rules Now In Effect: 6 Changes Drivers Must Know

From tougher impaired driving penalties to harsher consequences for stunt driving and auto theft, the rules change how fast penalties escalate in real life

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8 New Ontario Laws and Rules That Will Come In Effect In January 2026

Dec 28, 2025

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8 New Ontario Laws and Rules That Will Come In Effect In January 2026

Ontario rolls out sweeping changes to labour mobility, hiring rules, taxes, public safety standards, and household costs starting in the new year!

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Ontario Confirms New Tax Brackets, Rates, and Benefit Changes for 2026

Dec 19, 2025

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Ontario Confirms New Tax Brackets, Rates, and Benefit Changes for 2026

Ontario uses a progressive income tax system, meaning income is taxed in layers rather than at a single flat rate!

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Ontario Again Sent 1,231 Permanent Residency Invitations Today!

Dec 11, 2025

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Ontario Again Sent 1,231 Permanent Residency Invitations Today!

Invitations were issued across three streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills!

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5 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 1,133 PR Invitations On December 10

Dec 10, 2025

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5 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 1,133 PR Invitations On December 10

Physician occupations under NOC 31100, 31101, and 31102 were not excluded!

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New Ontario-OINP Streams and Changes Coming In 2026

Dec 5, 2025

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New Ontario-OINP Streams and Changes Coming In 2026

The new framework would replace complexity with fewer, clearer streams—while giving the province more control to run targeted draws!

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Doug Ford Blames Ottawa For Cancellation Of Thousands Of OINP Applications

Nov 25, 2025

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Doug Ford Blames Ottawa For Cancellation Of Thousands Of OINP Applications

Reports indicate that over 2,600 applicants under the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream are impacted!

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Controversial Ontario Bill 60 Now Becomes Law - Check Out Full Explainer

Nov 24, 2025

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Controversial Ontario Bill 60 Now Becomes Law - Check Out Full Explainer

Bill 60 is a large omnibus law that amends 15 existing statutes and creates an entirely new Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act, 2025!

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Ontario To Return All Skilled Trades Immigration Applications Under Processing

Nov 14, 2025

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Ontario To Return All Skilled Trades Immigration Applications Under Processing

This unexpected decision comes just four days after we first reported on November 10 that the stream had been quietly suspended!

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New Ontario Living Wage Rates For All The Regions In 2025

Nov 14, 2025

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New Ontario Living Wage Rates For All The Regions In 2025

The Ontario Living Wage Network has released the latest 2025 living wage calculations, revealing a significant rise in the income required for workers to afford basic needs!

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New OINP Update: Ontario Suspends Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream

Nov 10, 2025

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New OINP Update: Ontario Suspends Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream

For skilled trades workers eyeing permanent residency in Ontario, this pause could delay plans—but there's good news for those already in the pipeline!

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New HST/GST Rebate In Ontario Of Up To $130,000 For First-Time Home Buyers

Nov 9, 2025

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New HST/GST Rebate In Ontario Of Up To $130,000 For First-Time Home Buyers

The eligibility framework is to mirror the federal guidelines for the First-Time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate!

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New Ontario Immigration Rules Now Allow Return of OINP Applications

Nov 3, 2025

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New Ontario Immigration Rules Now Allow Return of OINP Applications

The amendments, effective October 31, expand the list of factors the program’s director can consider when deciding to return or suspend applications!

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5 New Canada and Ontario Changes Coming In November 2025

Nov 2, 2025

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5 New Canada and Ontario Changes Coming In November 2025

As Canada and Ontario head into November 2025, a wave of new laws, policies, and regulatory shifts is about to reshape how residents live, drive, and work!

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New Ontario Driving Licence Rules Based on Immigration Status

Oct 30, 2025

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New Ontario Driving Licence Rules Based on Immigration Status

New Highway Traffic Act amendments grants the Minister of Transportation new powers to verify an applicant’s visa, work permit, or residency before issuing or renewing a licence!

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Finally Daylight Saving Time Ends In Canada and Here’s How It Works

Oct 25, 2025

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Finally Daylight Saving Time Ends In Canada and Here’s How It Works

Daylight Saving Time officially ends in Canada on November 2, 2025 and clocks “fall back” one hour at 2 a.m., giving you extra sleep!

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OINP Orders An Unlicensed Consultant To Pay $66,000 In Penalty In 2025

Oct 23, 2025

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OINP Orders An Unlicensed Consultant To Pay $66,000 In Penalty In 2025

OINP updated the list of representatives, consultants, and applicants who have received either monetary penalties or banning orders!

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6 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 1,680 Permanent Residency Invitations

Oct 10, 2025

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6 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 1,680 Permanent Residency Invitations

Ontario continues to refine its approach to immigration, aligning with its economic development and labour market needs!

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Next Ontario Trillium Benefit Payment Coming October 10 — Here’s What You Need to Know

Oct 4, 2025

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Next Ontario Trillium Benefit Payment Coming October 10 — Here’s What You Need to Know

In July 2025, the government increased OTB components to help residents manage the ongoing rise in living costs!

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3 New Ontario Laws and Rules Coming In October 2025

Sep 26, 2025

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3 New Ontario Laws and Rules Coming In October 2025

Ontario's new laws in October 2025 aren't abstract policy—they're about to hit your bank account, job security, and bottom line!

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2 New Ontario-OINP Draws Invite 1,893 For Permanent Residency

Sep 4, 2025

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2 New Ontario-OINP Draws Invite 1,893 For Permanent Residency

These are back-to-back draw after Ontario already issued 2,643 PR invitations on September 2!

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