August 2025 Canada updates: Ontario issues 486 OINP invitations, (AAIP Inventory) Alberta AAIP holds Law Enforcement draw, Newfoundland invests $750,000 in Ukrainian hub, and payroll employment dips with rising earnings. Go Canada Services offers expert immigration support.
Canada August 2025 Immigration Updates: OINP Draws, AAIP Inventory, Newfoundland Ukrainian Hub, and Labour Market Trends
OINP Draws, AAIP Inventory, Newfoundland Ukrainian Hub Introduction
August 2025 brings critical updates to Canada’s immigration and labour landscape, aligning with the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan (395,000 permanent residents, 673,650 temporary residents).
On August 28, Ontario issued 486 invitations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Alberta updated its AAIP inventory and held a Law Enforcement draw, Newfoundland and Labrador invested $750,000 in a Ukrainian integration hub, and Statistics Canada reported a payroll employment decline with rising earnings in June 2025.
These developments connect to prior user queries on immigration policies, regional programs, and labour trends. Go Canada Services, a trusted immigration firm since 2004, offers expert guidance.
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Ontario Conducts New OINP Draws
Ontario held targeted draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to address regional labour needs. Key details:
- Details: On August 28, 2025, OINP issued 348 invitations through Employer Job Offer streams for candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario (minimum scores: 53 for Foreign Worker, 66 for International Student) and 138 invitations through the Regional Economic Development Immigration (REDI) pilot (minimum scores: 45 for Foreign Worker, 68 for International Student, 34 for In-Demand Skills). All candidates must reside in Canada. OINP issued 4,281 invitations in 2025, with 21,500 nominations allocated.
- Context: The REDI pilot targets rural and northern shortages (12% vacancy rate in Sudbury). The Employer Portal, launched July 2, 2025, streamlines employer-led applications. X posts from @ONImmigration highlight focus on healthcare and trades. Ontario’s 2025 PNP allocation supports 54% of economic PRs (213,300 of 395,000 nationally).
- Impact: Candidates with Canadian job offers (e.g., NOC 31100 for physicians) should apply via the Employer Portal, ensuring residency and high-demand skills (e.g., CLB 7+). Rural applicants benefit from lower REDI scores (34–68 vs. 53–66).
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Alberta Updates AAIP Inventory and Holds Draw
Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) released inventory updates and conducted a targeted draw. Key points:
- Details: On August 27, 2025, Alberta reported 1,876 applications pending, 1,407 nomination spaces remaining, and 65,093 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the pool. On August 19, AAIP invited 10 candidates via the Express Entry Law Enforcement Pathway (CRS ~56). Alberta issued 2,766 invitations in 2025, focusing on healthcare, law enforcement, and tech.
- Context: AAIP’s 2025 nomination cap (9,750) prioritizes high-demand sectors (15% healthcare shortage, 7% tech vacancy rate). The Law Enforcement Pathway, launched 2024, supports Alberta’s police recruitment. X posts from @AlbertaImm note streamlined EOI systems since September 2024.
- Impact: Candidates with law enforcement job offers (e.g., NOC 41310) or healthcare experience should submit EOIs, targeting low CRS scores (56–70). Applicants must act fast as nominations dwindle.
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Newfoundland Boosts Ukrainian Integration
Newfoundland and Labrador invests in Ukrainian newcomers to enhance retention. Key findings:
- Details: A $750,000 Ukrainian Cultural and Integration Hub in Corner Brook, announced by Minister Gerry Byrne, offers bilingual services, employment support, entrepreneurship programs, and a Ukrainian school (Ridna Shkola). Part of a $4.5 million rural integration investment since 2024, it builds on high Ukrainian retention (85% stay rate).
- Context: Newfoundland invited 231 candidates on August 13 (180 NLPNP, 51 AIP), with Ukrainians prioritized due to ongoing conflict. The hub supports 3,200 Ukrainian arrivals since 2022. X posts from @NLGov emphasize employment success (70% employed within one year).
- Impact: Ukrainian newcomers should leverage hub services (e.g., job training, language classes) and apply via NLPNP or AIP. PR pathways are accessible with Canadian experience (CLB 5+).
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Canadian Employment Trends in June 2025
Statistics Canada reports mixed labour market signals. Key insights:
- Details: Payroll employment fell by 32,900 (-0.2%) in June 2025, impacting manufacturing (-1.2%), retail (-0.8%), construction (-0.7%), and healthcare (-0.5%). Average weekly earnings rose 3.7% to $1,302.11. Job vacancies increased 2.5% to 492,000, with the unemployment-to-vacancy ratio at 3.2 (down from 3.3). Unemployment is 6.9% nationally, 11.2% for recent immigrants.
- Context: Labour market tightening (6.2% unemployment for Canadian-born) reflects TFWP cuts (140,000 workers in 2025). X posts from @StatCan_eng note healthcare and tech vacancy persistence (10% and 7%, respectively).
- Impact: Job seekers should target growing sectors like finance (+3,300 vacancies) and transportation (+3,300), using bridging programs (e.g., ACCES Employment) to align skills with NOC codes (e.g., 11100 for financial analysts).
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Broader Context from Prior Queries
- IRCC Express Entry Strategy: 18,500 Francophone ITAs (8.5% target), 8,000 Healthcare, 3,300 Trades, 3,000 Education ITAs, with CEC cut-offs in the high 500s.
- Fewer Arrivals: 214,520 fewer students/workers in H1 2025 due to study/work permit cuts.
- Yukon Nominee Program: Expanded to 282 slots, prioritizing healthcare and French speakers.
- Start-Up Visa Delays: 52-month processing, 73–85% refusals, with 1,000 spots by 2027.
- Francophone Immigration: 12% PR target by 2029, supported by Express Entry.
- Refugee Surge: 11,163 claims in July 2025, with a 291,975-case backlog.
- Poilievre’s Criticism: Slams Liberal overshoots (105,000 TFWs vs. 82,000 cap).
- TFW Healthcare Surge: 57,500 TFWs in 2022, with 60% PR transition (2010–2014 cohort).
Other Key Updates
- Biometrics for Citizenship: Mandatory fingerprints/facial recognition start 2026–2027 ($85–$170).
- Afghan Refugee Crisis: 3,000 Afghans in Tajikistan face deportation; IRCC works with UNHCR.
- American Refugee Claims: 245 claims in H1 2025, driven by transgender issues.
- Poilievre’s Deportation Policy: Immediate deportation for criminal non-citizens (August 20, 2025).
- Express Entry Medical Exams: Mandatory upfront exams start August 21, 2025 ($140–$280).
- Refusal Rates: Study permits (65.4%) and visitor visas (50%) face high refusals.
- PEI Healthcare Recruitment: 20 US professionals (physicians, nurses) since January 2025.
- Alberta Tourism Mission: Targets $25 billion in visitor spending via Asia (August 28, 2025).
Immigration and Settlement Strategies
- OINP Applicants: Secure Northern Ontario job offers (e.g., NOC 31100) and apply via the Employer Portal; REDI candidates leverage lower scores (34–68).
- AAIP Applicants: Target Law Enforcement or Healthcare Pathways (CRS 56–70); submit EOIs early with 1,407 nominations left.
- Ukrainian Newcomers: Use Corner Brook hub services and apply via NLPNP/AIP with Canadian experience (CLB 5+).
- Job Seekers: Focus on finance, transportation, or tech (NOC 11100, 70010, 21211); upskill via bridging programs to counter 11.2% immigrant unemployment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What were Ontario’s OINP draws in August 2025?
Ontario issued 348 Employer Job Offer invitations (scores 53–66) and 138 REDI pilot invitations (scores 34–68) on August 28, targeting Northern Ontario residents. - What is Alberta’s AAIP inventory and draw update?
Alberta has 1,876 applications, 1,407 nominations, and 65,093 EOIs; 10 candidates were invited via the Law Enforcement Pathway on August 19. - What is Newfoundland’s Ukrainian integration hub?
A $750,000 Corner Brook hub offers bilingual services, employment, and entrepreneurship support for Ukrainians, building on $4.5 million in rural integration. - What are Canada’s employment trends for June 2025?
Payroll employment fell 0.2% (32,900 jobs), with earnings up 3.7% to $1,302.11; vacancies rose 2.5% to 492,000, with a 3.2 unemployment-to-vacancy ratio.
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