Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Ontario Awards More Points for Workers Earning C$80,000
Ontario has changed how it scores some people who want to immigrate to the province.
Workers with Canadian earnings of at least C$80,000 can now get 10 points for this part of the ranking.
People earning less may get fewer points, and those earning under C$30,000 get none.
Ontario checks earnings using a recent tax assessment.
The Workforce Priority Stream is for eligible skilled workers with qualifying job offers, with a separate route for some self-employed physicians.
Employers must start the process before a worker can submit an Expression of Interest.
A high score does not guarantee an invitation or permanent residence.
People who receive an Ontario nomination can apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
Some eligible nominees in Express Entry can receive 600 extra ranking points.
Ontario now awards 10 points for Canadian work experience to candidates with annual earnings of at least C$80,000.
Candidates earning C$70,000–C$79,999 receive 8 points, while those earning below C$30,000 receive none.
Earnings are assessed using a Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment issued within the previous five years.
The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream lets eligible skilled foreign workers with qualifying job offers seek provincial nomination.
A nomination can lead to a permanent-residence application; eligible Express Entry nominees may receive 600 additional CRS points.
- Who
- Eligible skilled foreign workers with qualifying job offers, and eligible self-employed physicians.
- What
- Ontario revised earnings-based points in its Workforce Priority Stream.
- When
- The article says the EOI portal opened August 4, 2026; the earnings revision is described as current.
- Where
- Ontario, Canada.
- Why
- The points form part of Ontario's ranking system for candidates seeking provincial nomination.
- Maximum earnings points
- 10 points for annual earnings of C$80,000 or more.
- C$70,000–C$79,999
- 8 points.
- C$50,000–C$69,999
- 6 points.
- C$30,000–C$49,999
- 4 points.
- Below C$30,000
- 0 points.
- Earnings evidence
- A Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment issued within the previous five years.
- Northern Ontario regionalisation
- 15 points; several other named regions receive 10, while Toronto receives none.
- Express Entry nomination benefit
- Eligible candidates nominated by Ontario may receive 600 additional CRS points.