Ontario achieves 2024 immigration targets prioritizes healthcare and tech professionals

In 2024, Ontario has already used up all 21,500 of its allotted federal nominations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

To meet the labour market demand in Ontario PNP, the program strategically targeted a limited number of priority areas, including technology and health care, to overcome shortages in important areas throughout the province and relied on competent experts.

Along with the federal immigration programs, Ontario uses its primary economic immigration program, OINP, to nominate foreign nationals who have the education, training, and experience that is needed to fill the continuing employment gaps in Ontario.

2024 Stream Nominations

Most nominations were conducted in 2024 under the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (6,330), Skilled Trades (4,101), Master Graduate (3,810), and International Student (3,283) streams. The focus of these streams is in Ontario on attracting skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs.

The distribution demonstrates the balanced method of the program in supporting economic development through selecting candidates of different types and skill levels.

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Record-Breaking Growth in Healthcare Sector

Due to continued pressure on healthcare systems, in 2024, the OINP nominated more than 3,200 healthcare workers, a historic record, accounting for approximately 15% of all nominations. Occupations included:

• Pharmacists
• Psychiatric nurses and registered nurses
• Patient service associates, nurse aides, and orderlies
• Family physicians and general practitioners

This nomination will enhance the healthcare personnel in Ontario, especially in the underserved regions.

Tech-Based Careers Lead

With more than 6,300, or about 30 percent, of all candidates being in tech-related jobs, the successful Ontario tech sector is another good target. The most important ones were:

• Software Developers and Engineers
• Programmers
• User support technicians
• Business and information systems experts

That focus reflects the Ontario approach to innovation and the digital economy.

Focused and Strategic Immigration Solution

The successful meeting of the Ontario nomination quota reflects the result of calculated as well as coordinated immigration. According to a spokesperson of OINP, immigration is a joint responsibility of the federal government and the provinces.

The 2024 Ontario outcomes demonstrate how we are resolving labour shortages and helping the economy and communities grow.

Looking forward to 2025

Another year is about to be completed, and planning to have more successful years to come, possibly in 2025. The province will also use immigration as a means of workforce development and long-term prosperity.

Applicants and employers should visit the official OINP site to get notifications on any upcoming Ontario PNP draws and changes in the program.

Key Highlights:

• In 2024, 21,500 nominations were submitted.
• Made a record by nominating 3,200 medical professionals
• Tech occupations obtained 30% of nominations
• Strong presence across all immigration streams
• The immigration strategy aligns with the priorities of the job market.

Ontario is still a leader in economic immigration, engaging targeted selection to enable it to promote growth, innovation, and prosperity within communities across the province.

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Source: ontario.ca

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