P2P Session: Leverage the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program to attract and retain skilled foreign workers in Ontario

Presenter: Meaghan Edwards
Program Advisor
Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development
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Are you struggling to find qualified and skilled workers to fill critical labour shortages in your company?

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) can be the solution for you. The OINP recognizes the importance of immigration in addressing the workforce needs of employers in Ontario. Leverage the OINP to access highly skilled immigrants ready to contribute to your organization’s success.

Representatives from the Ministry of Labour Immigration Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will deliver a presentation/info session/webinar/etc. followed by a Q & A session.

During this presentation/info session/webinar/etc., you will learn:

  1. About the OINP: Ontario attracts top-tier international talent from all over the world. Your organization can leverage the OINP to retain or attract these individuals with a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to contribute to your workplace.
  2. How the OINP complements federal immigration pathways: The OINP works in partnership with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to nominate people for permanent residence who have the skills and experience the Ontario economy needs.
  3. How to select the right solution to your talent challenge: The OINP offers various immigration streams to address critical labour shortages in key industries such as healthcare, technology, construction, etc.
  4. The application process: Learn more about the application process and the employer’s responsibility to provide full time employment to the applicant.

P2P Presenter: Meaghan Edwards
Meaghan has had the privilege of serving in many roles across the Ontario Government and broader public sector, including areas like long-term care, Indigenous affairs, and transportation safety, where she has significantly contributed to policy and program changes at the provincial and national level. Meaghan also has experience in advocacy, having recently worked with a not-for-profit association advancing senior care across Ontario. In her current role as a Program Advisor with the Immigration Promotion and Employer Outreach Unit, Meaghan develops key reports, program recommendations, and informational resources to aid in promoting immigration domestically and abroad.