Ontario Launches 2025 with Targeted EMPP Immigration Draw

Ontario held its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2025 on January 15, inviting 4 candidates through the Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP). The draw targeted skilled refugees and displaced individuals with profiles created between January 15, 2024, and January 15, 2025.

Also Read First Ontario PNP Draw Of 2025 Targets Economic Mobility Pathways Project Candidates

This initiative highlights Ontario’s commitment to integrating talented individuals into its workforce while addressing humanitarian needs. The EMPP facilitates economic and social integration by connecting eligible candidates with job opportunities in the province.

As Ontario continues to address labor market needs, more PNP draws are expected in 2025, opening pathways for skilled immigrants and other professionals.

Also Read

• Canada Prioritises Healthcare Talent in Latest Express Entry Selection Round
  Canada has conducted another targeted immigration draw this December, placing a renewed spotlight on applicants with experience in healthcare and social support roles. This focused
• Canada Surprises CEC Candidates With Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw
  Canada has delivered one of the most notable Express Entry updates of the year, issuing an unprecedented 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience
• Canada Rolls Out New 2026 Immigration Pathways to Bring More Doctors Into the Healthcare System
  Canada has announced one of its most significant physician-focused immigration updates in recent years. On December 8, 2025, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab introduced a
• Canada Conducts Largest PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw of 2025
  Canada opened in December 2025 with a significant development in its immigration system, releasing its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–specific Express Entry draw of the
• Manitoba Opens December With a Targeted Immigration Boost Through 184 New PNP Invitations
  Manitoba has kicked off December by reinforcing its long-standing reliance on employer-driven immigration strategies. In its latest selection round, held on December 5, 2025, the