The latest update from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program presents a major opportunity for candidates seeking to secure Canadian PR. In its recent draw, Ontario invited a large number of skilled applicants, reflecting the province’s strong demand for talent across various sectors.
This draw stands out due to its wide score range, making it accessible to a broader pool of candidates, including those with comparatively lower scores. It highlights Ontario’s continued efforts to address labour shortages while offering a clear and structured pathway to permanent residence.
For many applicants, receiving an Invitation to Apply is a crucial step toward settling in Canada. With such large-scale draws, now is the ideal time to assess your eligibility and improve your profile to increase your chances in upcoming rounds for the OINP draw.
The latest Ontario PNP draw was held on April 23, 2026. A total of 2,102 were issued across three employer job offer streams: the foreign worker stream, the international students stream, and the in-demand skills stream.
Here is a complete breakdown of Ontario’s latest draw across all Employer Job Offer streams and targeted regions.
| Date issued | Number of ITAs | Date profiles created | Score range | Targeted Area |
| April 23, 2026 | 318 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 63 and above | Eastern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 57 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 60 and above | Northern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 194 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 60 and above | Southwestern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 128 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 60 and above | Central Ontario (excluding GTA) |
| Date issued | Number of ITAs | Date profiles created | Score range | Targeted Area |
| April 23, 2026 | 173 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 87 and above | Eastern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 167 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 87 and above | Northern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 173 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 84 and above | Southwestern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 173 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 84 and above | Central Ontario (excluding GTA) |
| Date issued | Number of ITAs | Date profiles created | Score range | Targeted Area |
| April 23, 2026 | 48 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 34 and above | Eastern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 79 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 34 and above | Northern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 430 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 34 and above | Southwestern Ontario |
| April 23, 2026 | 162 | July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026 | 34 and above | Central Ontario (excluding GTA) |
Ontario has issued a total of 12,215 invitations in 2026 across its major immigration streams. Here’s a quick breakdown:
This reflects Ontario’s strong focus on attracting skilled workers and graduates who can support its growing economy and labour market needs. By targeting candidates across multiple streams, the province continues to create diverse opportunities for applicants with different profiles and backgrounds.
For those planning to move to Canada, these draws highlight a stable and promising pathway to securing a provincial nomination and improving overall chances of selection. Using tools like an Ontario PNP calculator can help you assess your eligibility, estimate your score, and better understand your chances in upcoming draws.
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Source: ontario.ca
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