Month: June 2026

In the biggest transformation in the history of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), the provincial government officially revoked all nine of its traditional immigration streams effective May 30, 2026. This legislative shift marks the end of old pathways – such as the International Student and Foreign Worker streams – paving the way for a highly selective, labor-market-driven framework. Mandatory Changes in Effect Now: Alongside the stream closures, Ontario has formally codified two major structural changes: Expanded Director Authority for Targeted Draws: Draws will move closer to an Express Entry-style targeted system. Candidates will now only be ranked and invited …