Ontario's Immigrant Nominee Program has suspended the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream following a comprehensive review that uncovered widespread compliance issues and fraudulent activity.

The investigation revealed systemic misrepresentation affecting applicants' eligibility assessments, prompting officials to halt new applications indefinitely.

All pending applications will be returned with full refunds as authorities work to address vulnerabilities in the current system.

The suspension reflects growing concerns that fraud is preventing the program from effectively addressing Ontario's labour market needs within its limited nomination allocation.

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