The most recent announcement regarding immigration to Canada revealed that Ontario hadnew rounds under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), where the latest Ontario OINP draws on December 10th issued 1,133 PR invitations to skilled workers, international students and the In-Demand Skills Stream. These were intended to help sectors affected by labor shortages, particularly healthcare, early childhood education and regional businesses. Ontario is still utilizing OINP as a tool to attract workers who are ready to contribute to the province’s economic growth and to enhance the quality of life.
Ontario OINP Draws Overview – Latest Ontario OINP Draws on 10 December
Ontario ran 5 separate OINP draws that included candidates from both the Skilled Worker
Stream and the International Student Stream. Invitations were sent out to those whose profiles were established between 2nd July 2025 and 10th December 2025 and who had
valid job offers in priority occupations.
Details of Ontario OINP Draws
| Stream / Draw | Invitations Issued | Profile Date Range | Score Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & ECE (General) | 398 | July 2 – Dec 10, 2025 | 49+ | Targeted occupations including nurses, nurse aides, midwives, ECEs, etc. |
| REDI Pilot (Targeted Regional) | 29 | July 2 – Dec 10, 2025 | 45+ | For workers with job offers in Lambton, Lanark, and Leeds & Grenville. |
| Healthcare & ECE (International Student) | 659 | July 2 – Dec 10, 2025 | 73+ | International students with eligible job offers in healthcare/ECE roles. |
| REDI Pilot (Intl Student Regional) | 33 | July 2 – Dec 10, 2025 | 63+ | Regional draw for international students across 16 occupations. |
| In-Demand Skills (REDI – Regional Only) | 14 | July 2 – Dec 10, 2025 | 30+ | For candidates in Canada with job offers in Lambton, Lanark, or Leeds & Grenville. |
What These Draws Are Implying for Applicants?
Draws are Ontario’s ongoing strategy to pull the right workers in accordance with the needs
of labor in the province. The spotlight on medical and health services, as well as on the
teaching profession in the field of early childhood education and on the jobs roles specified
for the regions, is indicative of the severe demand for staff in these areas.
International students are among the most fortunate, as they were awarded the highest
number of invitations and this is a clear indication of Ontario’s active policy to keep the
skilled graduates who have already studied and trained in the province.
How OINP Invitations Work?
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is the provincial government’s way of
selecting skilled workers, international graduates and local talent to get the permanent
residency in Canada. In most cases, OINP streams, Ontario issues Invitations to Apply
(ITAs) after the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) by a candidate and such
candidates are needed to satisfy the set minimum criteria regarding scores and job offers.
A candidate who gets an OINP nomination through an ITA will be granted extra points
(usually 600) towards his or her federal Express Entry CRS score, which practically ensures an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence in the following Express Entry draw.
Why This Matters?
Ontario is still one of the most attractive provinces for immigration in Canada because of –
● High demand for workers in healthcare and education.
● Economic development objectives in non-urban areas.
● International student talent being admitted.
Ontario’s decision to issue 1,133 invitations through various targeted draws shows that it
is still in line with the market and economic needs for the future, thus making it easier for the
skilled candidates who are expected to contribute to the province’s development.
Recap of Ontario OINP Draws
| Date | Total Invitations | Targeted Streams |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2025 | 1,133 | Various OINP Streams |
| 09 October 2025 | 1,680 | Various OINP Streams |