Ontario regulation 241/25

made under the

Ontario Immigration Act, 2015

Made: October 23, 2025
Filed: October 30, 2025
Published on e-Laws: October 30, 2025
Published in The Ontario Gazette: November 15, 2025

Amending O. Reg. 421/17

(APPROVALS UNDER THE ONTARIO IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS)

1. (1) Section 7 of Ontario Regulation 421/17 is amended by adding “any or all of” after “having regard to” in the portion before paragraph 1.

(2) Paragraph 5 of section 7 of the Regulation is revoked.

(3) Section 7 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following paragraphs:

7. Any policy priorities provided by the Government of Canada to the Government of Ontario in respect of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

8. Any policy priorities provided by the Minister to the director in respect of the suspension or return of applications under this section.

9. The unemployment rate in Ontario or a region of Ontario.

10. Current or anticipated labour market needs in Ontario or a region of Ontario.

11. The availability or cost of housing in Ontario or a region of Ontario.

12. The ability of the Government of Ontario to fund and ensure access to health and other social services in Ontario or a region of Ontario.

13. Whether an applicant is currently lawfully allowed to work in Canada.

14. Whether an applicant is working in Ontario at the time of application.

15. Whether an applicant has obtained a job offer for an employment position that has been approved by the director in accordance with the Act.

16. The applicant’s proficiency in English or French.

17. The applicant’s employment and wage history.

18. The applicant’s highest level of education.

19. The applicant’s work experience or education obtained in Canada.

Commencement

2. This Regulation comes into force on the day it is filed.  

 

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