Provincial Nominee Program Update — September 14, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
Ontario launched a new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream in 2026, opening the Expression of Interest (EOI) portal on August 4, 2026; the stream covers job offers in all NOC TEER categories and includes a pathway for self-employed physicians.
Ontario's OINP redesign Phase 1 was announced on June 26, 2026, with regulatory changes made to Ontario Regulation 422/17 under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015.
New provincial immigration fees are reported to be coming into effect in September 2026 across Canada.
What You Should Do
- If you have a job offer in Ontario in any NOC TEER category (or are a self-employed physician), visit ontario.ca/page/2026-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates to review the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream eligibility criteria and submit an Expression of Interest through the OINP portal, which opened August 4, 2026.
- If you are currently in or planning an Ontario PNP application, review the updated Ontario Regulation 422/17 changes announced June 26, 2026, at ontario.ca to ensure your application aligns with the new OINP Phase 1 redesign rules.
- Check for updated provincial immigration fee schedules taking effect in September 2026 by visiting the official website of your target province's nominee program to budget accordingly before submitting applications.
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Topics Covered
PNP Express Entry Draw Trends: Ontario overhauled its PNP with Phase 1 of the OINP redesign in June 2026, introducing the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream that accepts candidates with job offers across all NOC TEER categories, including self-employed physicians.
Service Fee Adjustments: New provincial immigration fees are reported to be coming into effect in September 2026 across Canadian provinces.
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