Ontario Issues 1,680 Invitations Targeting Healthcare, Education, and Regional Development Talent
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream – 695 Invitations
Ontario issued 695 invitations under the Foreign Worker Stream, including 24 invitations through the REDI pathway and 671 invitations targeting healthcare and early childhood education (ECE) professionals.
Draw Details:
- REDI draw: 24 invitations, minimum score 51 or above
- Healthcare & ECE draw: 671 invitations, minimum score 38 or above
Eligible candidates must have created their profile between July 2 and October 9, 2025, hold a valid job offer, and reside in Canada at the time of invitation.
Target Occupations (NOC Codes) – Healthcare & ECE:
- 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 – Surgeons
- 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 – Registered nurses and psychiatric nurses
- 31302 – Licensed practical nurses
- 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and related professionals
- 32101 – Practical nurses
- 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
- 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
Target Occupations under REDI (selected):
- Administrative services managers, marketing managers, financial advisors
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, administrative assistants, medical office assistants
- Engineering technologists and technicians (chemical, drafting, electrical, electronic, etc.)
- Registered nurses, practical nurses, nurse aides
- Social and community service workers, early childhood educators
- Carpenters, heavy equipment mechanics, automotive service technicians
- Agricultural contractors and farm supervisors, among others
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream – 810 Invitations
A total of 810 invitations were issued under the International Student Stream, including 53 via the REDI pathway and 757 targeting healthcare and ECE occupations.
Draw Details:
- REDI draw: 53 invitations, minimum score 75 or above
- Healthcare & ECE draw: 757 invitations, minimum score 56 or above
Eligible candidates must have created their profile between July 2 and October 9, 2025.
Target Occupations: Same as those listed in the Foreign Worker Stream.
Target Occupations under REDI (selected):
- Senior managers, human resources professionals, financial advisors
- Information systems specialists, software developers and programmers, web designers and developers
- Civil engineers, industrial and manufacturing engineers
- Engineering technologists and technicians (mechanical, industrial, building, electrical, electronic, etc.)
- Practical nurses, nurse aides, pharmacy assistants
- Social workers, community service workers, early childhood educators
- Construction supervisors, welders, industrial mechanics, automotive technicians
- Roofers, painters, flooring installers, bus drivers
- Agricultural managers, manufacturing supervisors, water and waste treatment operators, etc.
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream – 175 Invitations
A total of 175 invitations were issued under the In-Demand Skills Stream, including 13 via the REDI pathway and 162 targeting healthcare occupations.
Draw Details:
- REDI draw: 13 invitations, minimum score 33 or above
- Healthcare draw: 162 invitations, minimum score 31 or above
Target Occupations (NOC Codes):
- 44101 – Home support workers, caregivers, and related occupations
- 75101 – Material handlers
- 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
- 94106 – Machining tool operators
- 94111 – Plastic processing machine operators
- 94123 – Industrial sewing machine operators
- 94140 – Food and beverage processing machine operators
- 94141 – Industrial butchers, meat cutters, poultry processors, and related workers
- 94201 – Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors, and testers
Summary of Draw Results
Foreign Worker Stream
| Date | Invitations | Profile Creation Period | Score Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 24 | July 2–October 9, 2025 | 51+ | REDI targeted draw |
| October 9, 2025 | 671 | July 2–October 9, 2025 | 38+ | Healthcare & ECE targeted draw |
International Student Stream
| Date | Invitations | Profile Creation Period | Score Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 53 | July 2–October 9, 2025 | 75+ | REDI targeted draw |
| October 9, 2025 | 757 | July 2–October 9, 2025 | 56+ | Healthcare & ECE targeted draw |
In-Demand Skills Stream
| Date | Invitations | Profile Creation Period | Score Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 13 | July 2–October 9, 2025 | 33+ | REDI targeted draw |
| October 9, 2025 | 162 | July 2–October 9, 2025 | 31+ | Healthcare targeted draw |
Conclusion
This large-scale series of draws once again highlights Ontario’s continued demand for professionals in healthcare and early childhood education, while the REDI initiative underscores the province’s commitment to supporting the economic growth of smaller regional communities. Eligible candidates are encouraged to monitor official OINP updates closely to seize upcoming immigration opportunities.
Northwest Territories Nominee Program adds a third intake window; eligibility changes in effect through year-end
The Northwest Territories (NWT) has announced a third application intake window for its Nominee Program (NTNP), running from November 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to November 24, 2025. To complete the 2025 target of 300 nominations, the territory plans to process up to 103 additional eligible applications by year-end and has introduced temporary eligibility adjustments: removal of the work-permit expiry-date restriction, reinstatement of certain 2024 work-experience requirements, and elimination of employer submission caps tied to company size. Applications will be prioritized for candidates whose work permits expire within the next three months, followed by filing date order; if processing exceeds capacity or cannot be finalized by December 23, applications will be withdrawn, with the option to reapply in 2026.
11/10/2025
Quebec Announces Closure of Experience Program, Tightening Pathways to Permanent Residence
On November 6, 2025, the Quebec government announced that it will permanently close one of its most popular pathways to permanent residence—the Quebec Experience Program (Programme de l’expérience québécoise, PEQ)—which includes the Quebec Graduates Stream and the Temporary Foreign Workers Stream. Both streams will officially end on November 19, 2025. At the same time, three permanent immigration pilot programs will also conclude as scheduled on January 1, 2026. This means that, going forward, foreign workers and graduates seeking to obtain permanent residence in Quebec will only be able to apply through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).
11/08/2025
Canada to Increase Provincial Nominee Program Admissions by 66% in 2026, Strengthening Local Talent Attraction
According to Canada’s newly released 2026 Immigration Levels Plan, the federal government has set the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) permanent resident target at 91,500, a 66% increase from last year’s 55,000. This marks a shift toward expanding provincial immigration pathways, giving temporary residents and international graduates greater access to permanent residence (PR). Several provinces have already negotiated higher nomination allocations with the federal government to help address ongoing labor shortages.
11/07/2025
Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028 Q&A: Understanding the Impact, Priorities, and Opportunities
On November 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officially released the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, maintaining annual permanent resident targets at 380,000 for the next three years while gradually reducing the number of temporary residents—including international students and foreign workers. The plan aims to balance population growth with Canada’s housing, healthcare, and infrastructure capacity, while increasing the share of economic and francophone immigrants. This Q&A explains the plan’s key points, policy direction, and what it means for prospective applicants.
11/06/2025
Canada Announces 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan: Permanent Resident Targets Stabilized, Temporary Resident Numbers Tightened
On November 4, 2025, the Government of Canada officially released the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, setting an annual target of 380,000 permanent residents for each of the next three years. The plan aims to maintain steady immigration growth while tightening the inflow of temporary residents—including international students and foreign workers. Announced as part of the 2025 federal budget, the plan marks a policy shift from “expansion” to “stabilization,” emphasizing the balance between immigration growth and the country’s capacity in housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.
11/05/2025
Canada Updates Immigration Medical Exam Requirements for Temporary Residence Applicants — Four Countries Added, Six Removed
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an update to the list of countries whose citizens must complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) when applying for temporary residence in Canada. Effective November 3, 2025, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, and Venezuela have been added to the list, while Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Latvia, Lithuania, and Taiwan have been removed. Applicants from newly added countries will now need to complete an IME, whereas those from the removed regions will no longer be required to do so. The new rules apply to individuals who have lived in or traveled to these countries for six consecutive months within the year before their intended arrival in Canada.
11/04/2025
Manitoba PNP issues 29 invitations to skilled workers, focusing on candidates with special work permits
On October 31, 2025, Manitoba issued 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw primarily targeted candidates already working in the province on facilitated work permits. Of the total invitations, 19 were issued under the Temporary Public Policy (TPP), while the rest were distributed among Francophone, regional, and employer-based recruitment initiatives.
11/03/2025
Prince Edward Island Holds Surprise PNP Draw Targeting International Graduates
On October 27, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted an unannounced draw, issuing 159 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The selection specifically targeted international graduates from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de l’Île who are currently living and working in the province. The move breaks from PEI’s regular draw schedule, signaling the province’s intention to accelerate its intake of skilled talent with local education and employment experience.
11/01/2025
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 100 invitations in latest 2025 draw
On October 22, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador issued a total of 100 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) — the lowest number of invitations in a single draw so far this year. Of these, 55 invitations were issued under the NLPNP and 45 under the AIP. The province did not disclose which specific NLPNP streams were included in this round, but as of now, Newfoundland and Labrador has held 12 selection rounds across both programs in 2025.
10/31/2025
Canada Holds Third-Largest Express Entry Draw of 2025, Issuing 6,000 ITAs to French-Speaking Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the third-largest Express Entry draw of 2025 on October 29, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with French-language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 416. This result highlights IRCC’s continued commitment to supporting French-speaking communities across Canada through its language-focused immigration policies. So far, French-speaking candidates have received the most invitations this year, underscoring the federal government’s priority on promoting bilingualism and balanced demographic growth.
10/30/2025
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