With more than 1,000 ITAs across five regions, Ontario has held its latest OINP PNP draw, inviting candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across different regions of the province. 

OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) held five targeted draws across five regions of the province, inviting a total of 1,112 ITAs on March 25, 2026. The OINP's latest draw invited candidates under the province Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-demand Skills Stream. To be invited under this program, candidates must declare that they are currently residing in Canada, either on a valid work or study permit. 

OINP Latest Draw

The OINP latest draw is considered to be the fourth draw of the province in the year 2026, earlier drawn on February 2, February 18, March 18, and the latest being on March 25, 2026. 

The last PNP draw targeted applicants across five regions of Ontario be:

●    The Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

●    Southwestern Ontario

●    Central Ontario

●    Eastern Ontario

●    Northern Ontario 

Here is dedicated analysis of the latest PNP draw, with its respective score and number of invitations to each stream: 

 The maximum number of applicants were invited through the GTA region of Ontario which is 431 ITAs, whereas only 57 ITAs were issued for the Northern region. To be eligible for the draw, the profiles must have been created and attested to (supported by a job offer from an eligible employer) by March 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m.). 

Occupations Targeted Under OINP PNP Draw

With the OINP latest round of invitations, Ontario invited candidates with different occupations listed with the National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes such as healthcare, technology, business administration, and trade-related roles. 

GTA (Greater Toronto Area), a metropolitan city in Ontario, focused heavily on inviting candidates with skilled qualifications, such as engineers, web developers, and registered nurses. Whereas, the other corresponding areas or regions of Ontario attracted a wider range of candidates with skills and education efficiency, such as administrative officers, physiotherapists, and licensed practical nurses and a wide range of trade supervisors. 

Occupations Listed Under Provinces of Ontario

Here is a list of a few of the Occupations listed under each region of Ontario, with minimum scores allocated under each stream, with their valid NOC code: 

1.   Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

The GTA region attracted candidates under the Foreign Worker Stream (minimum score – 61 and above) and International Student Stream (minimum score – 90 and above), enabling professionals to settle in one of the most populous metropolitan areas of Ontario. Some of the occupations listed are: 

NOC 20010 – Engineering managers

NOC 20011 – Architecture and science managers

NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers NOC 21200 – Architects

NOC 31120 – Pharmacists

NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 

2.   Southwestern Ontario

The secondary region of Ontario, Southwestern Ontario, attracted candidates under the following two streams, Foreign Worker Stream (minimum of 53 and above) and International Student Stream (minimum score of 81 and above). Some of the occupations listed are: 

NOC 10010 – Financial managers

NOC 10012 – Purchasing managers

NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists

NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists

NOC 41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies

NOC 41404 – Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 

3.   Central Ontario

Another region which attracted professionals to suffice its labour shortage needs is Central Ontario. The region attracted professionals under three streams, Foreign Worker Stream (minimum score of 55 and above), International Student Stream (minimum score of 82 and above) and In-demand Skills Stream (minimum score of 32 and above). Some of the occupations are: 

NOC 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers

NOC 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

NOC 44101 – Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations.

4.   Eastern Ontario

Like every other region of Ontario, Eastern Ontario also attracted professionals under three major streams, Foreign Worker Stream (minimum score of 57 and above), International Student Stream (minimum score of 83 and above) and In-demand Skills Stream (minimum score of 34 and above). Some of the occupations are: 

NOC 41200 – University professors and lecturers

NOC 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators NOC 44101 - Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations.

5.   Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario, also attracted professionals under the three streams, Foreign Worker Stream (minimum score of 54 and above), International Student Stream (minimum score of 80 and above). Some of the occupations are: 

NOC 10022 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers

NOC 11200 – Human resources professionals

NOC 12013 – Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

NOC 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators 

Eligible candidates who have secured an employment offer letter, are required to submit their OINP application within 17 calendar days of receiving the ITA (Invitation to Apply). After receiving a provincial nomination, successful nominees can then apply to the federal government for permanent residence or Canada PR. 

Expected Changes in the OINP PNP Program in 2026

It is expected several changes from the Ontario Immigration Nomination Program (OINP) to be announced and effective from May 30, 2026. It is expected from Ontario that they all set to revoke all the existing categories of applicants eligible for a certificate of nomination – including the Foreign Worker Stream, International student, and In-demand Skills categories.

The province has now proposed to replace all these streams with the consolidated Employer Job Offer stream (with two pathways based on the skill level), along with these three streams: 

❖  A priority healthcare stream

❖  An entrepreneur stream

❖  An exceptional talent stream 

Well, with these occupations, Ontario has invited more than 1,100 candidates to the country so as to help address labour shortage in the province. Ontario, with these dedicated streams, aims to strengthen its workforce and accelerate the economy by recruiting skilled professionals in the high-demand industries. 

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