NEWOntario replaced all 8 OINP streams on June 26, 2026. Everything here covers the new Workforce Priority stream.
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What changed, when, and what it means for your application. We cover the Ontario nominee program specifically, not general immigration news.

Updated Aug 2026Draw announcementsPolicy changes

These notes cover Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draws, scoring changes, and stream rules. Read the date on each item, then open the calculator or the matching guide. A news note describes a published change. It is not an official Ontario decision, and it does not tell you whether you will be invited.

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Workforce Priority EOI portal is now open

Ontario opened the expression of interest portal for the Ontario Workforce Priority stream on August 4, 2026. Pathways cover job offers across all TEER categories, plus self-employed physicians. Review stream criteria before you register.

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