Canada's Ontario has just conducted its largest immigration draw of 2025, extending invitations to 2,643 foreigners on 2 September through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
The move highlights how the province is increasingly turning to immigration to fill critical roles in healthcare, education, and support services.NDTV reported.
The invitations were issued under three separate streams of the Employer Job Offer category, each targeting different candidate groups:
Foreign worker stream: 1,305 invitations went out to profiles created between July 2 and September 2 2025. Applicants needed a minimum score of 41 and a job offer in one of nine healthcare roles or as early childhood educators and assistants.
International student stream: 1,105 invitations were issued for the same time period, with a higher cut-off score of 58. The focus remained on healthcare and early education occupations.
In-demand skills stream: 233 invitations were sent to candidates with scores of 33 or higher. These were specifically for home support workers, housekeepers, and related jobs.
Together, the draws covered 10 priority job codes under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC), ranging from general practitioners and specialist surgeons to nurses, midwives, physician assistants, early childhood educators, and home support workers.
Ontario officials, according to Business Standard, said the targeted occupations reflect the province's most pressing labour shortages. With an ageing population and rising demand for healthcare services, doctors, nurses, and support staff are urgently needed. Education too remains a priority, particularly early childhood educators, as population growth continues to put pressure on schools and childcare facilities.
