Ontario

About the Province

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Ontario (ON) the destination for most immigrants. ON is located in the eastcentral part of the country and is the most populous province in Canada, representing 38.3% of the entire population of the country and the secondlargest province considering its total area.

In Ontario are Ottawa, the capital of Canada, and Toronto, which is the capital of Ontario and the most populous city in the country. What about its climate? Ontario is known as the region of contrasts. In the summer we have the highest temperatures reaching above 30°C while in the winter temperatures can go below -40°C. The record ever recorded was -58°C in 1913.

With a population of over 14 million, Ontario is home to about 2 out of every 5 Canadians. More than 85% live in urban centers and most live in cities on the shores of the Great Lakes. The greatest concentration of people and cities is at the "Golden Horseshoe" along the west shore of Lake Ontario, including Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Population centers are in southwestern Ontario which include London, Kincardine, Windsor and Sarnia.

Ontario's population growth has depended on immigration since the American Revolution and even today, 40% of the 250,000 people who immigrate to Canada each year choose to settle in Ontario. The economy is diversified, generates 37% of the national GDP and has manufacturing as a highlight.

Labor Market

Many immigrants choose ON for job opportunities. A person working in Ontario typically earns around CAD 134,000 a year

Salaries range from CAD 33,900 (lowest average) to CAD 599,000 (highest average). Academic background and time of experience help in the salary increase.

In addition to the great salaries, according to the survey released by Job Bank in January 2022, ON has presented in the last 12 months a notable change in the employability rates of most cities, especially Windsor-Sarnia (11.4%), London (8.8% ) and Toronto (6.9%).

Foram registrados ganhos notáveis nos serviços profissionais, científicos e técnicos (+12.300; +1,6%), transporte e armazenagem (+2.400; 0,6%) e outros serviços (+1.400; +0,5%). For these and other reasons, Ontario can be your new home.

Sources: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/ and http://www.salaryexplorer.com/

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Why choose Ontario to live?

In addition to issues related to employability, high salaries and security, ON attracts many immigrants due to several other factors, such as the beautiful natural surroundings and the intense urban life.

ON has many parks, forests and lots of green areas throughout the province. The famous Niagara Falls is ON, as are 250,000 lakes and more. On the other hand, living in ON you can also enjoy many bars, theaters, museums, restaurants, amusement parks and many other attractions, such as sporting, academic and cultural events.

Toronto, for example, hosts an international film festival. Multiculturalism in ON is very strong. This gives the province many well-defined communities that are receptive to new immigrants.

For those looking to study, Ontario education is well known throughout the world. Queens, Toronto, York University are all here in Ontario, as are the world's leading research centers. Public education is excellent and everyone can have access to studies in English or French (official languages of the country).

Provincial
Immigration Program

Ontario (ON) the destination for most immigrants. ON is located in the eastcentral part of the country and is the most populous province in Canada, representing 38.3% of the entire population of the country and the secondlargest province considering its total area.

In Ontario are Ottawa, the capital of Canada, and Toronto, which is the capital of Ontario and the most populous city in the country. What about its climate? Ontario is known as the region of contrasts. In the summer we have the highest temperatures reaching above 30°C while in the winter temperatures can go below -40°C. The record ever recorded was -58°C in 1913.

With a population of over 14 million, Ontario is home to about 2 out of every 5 Canadians. More than 85% live in urban centers and most live in cities on the shores of the Great Lakes. The greatest concentration of people and cities is at the "Golden Horseshoe" along the west shore of Lake Ontario, including Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Population centers are in southwestern Ontario which include London, Kincardine, Windsor and Sarnia.

Ontario's population growth has depended on immigration since the American Revolution and even today, 40% of the 250,000 people who immigrate to Canada each year choose to settle in Ontario. The economy is diversified, generates 37% of the national GDP and has manufacturing as a highlight.

Professionals with Job Offers
Programs in this category operate through the OINP’s Expression of Interest System
  • Employer job offer: Foreign Worker Stream
  • Employer job offer: International Student Stream
  • Employer job offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
Master's or PhD students
Programs in this category operate through the OINP’s Expression of Interest System
  • Master Graduate Stream
  • PhD Graduate Stream
Experienced professionals that the province is looking for
Programs in this category operate through Express Entry
  • Human Capital Priorities Stream
  • Skilled Trades Stream
  • French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
Entrepreneurs
If you are an entrepreneur with a business idea to open in Ontario
  • Entrepreneur Stream

Curiosities

Welcoming and multicultural, Ontario is the most sought-after province by immigrants and offers a recognized cultural scene. Ontario's entertainment and creative industry ranks third in North America in terms of employment, after California and New York.

Within Canada, Ontario is the leading province for film and television production, book and magazine publishing, and sound recording. The Toronto International Film Festival, one of the largest and most influential film festivals in the world, is an annual event.

Additionally, Ontario is an internationally recognized hub for the interactive digital media industry that produces a variety of cutting-edge digital products and services.

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