The Province of Ontario passed the Ontario Immigration Act to
help the province maximize the economic benefits of immigration.
The Act aims to facilitate Ontario's work with the federal
government on the selection and admission of skilled immigrants,
strengthen the province's ongoing efforts to reduce fraud, and
increase transparency and share information with the province's
immigration partners.
Over the years, Ontario has benefitted from the flow of
immigrants to Canada, who have contributed to the growth of its
economy through their international networks and connections that
have kept the province competitive in global markets.
Ontario is the most favoured destination of immigrants arriving
in Canada, with more immigrants arriving to the province than the
combined total of all the western provinces and territories. About
30% of the province's labour force constitutes of newcomers,
and it is estimated that over the next 25 years, immigration will
be the main
