The OINP said foreign nationals can now be considered for provincial nomination by registering an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Ontario's e-Filing Portal. That EOI must be linked to a qualifying job offer entered by an eligible Ontario employer through the OINP's Employer Portal. Although Ontario launched the OWPS on June 26, 2026, no foreign nationals could be considered for nomination before the online portal opened on August 4. Foreign nationals who applied under the now-defunct streams before May 30, 2026, will have their applications assessed against the criteria that were in effect when they submitted. Canada: 8 companies eligible to sponsor foreign workersRecall that Canada identified eight high-growth companies for skilled foreign professionals through a special work permit pathway.