Date: December 2024

While the federal government sets immigration targets and administers applications for permanent residency, the OINP is the main way the Ontario government is able to provide input. Our performance audit assessed whether this program is working effectively to ensure that only qualified applicants who have skills that align with Ontario’s labour market demands are nominated for permanent resident status; and measure whether the program is achieving its expected outcome of nominating candidates who will be of benefit to the economic development of Ontario.