On July 27, 2022, the province of Ontario released a new update on the issuance of nomination certificates under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development issued nominations to 309 foreign nationals since the last update on July 11. In total, Ontario issued nominations to 4,805 foreign nationals in 2022. Last year, the province nominated 8,600 candidates to apply for permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This year, Ontario can nominate 9,750 nominees.