The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is a government initiative aimed at addressing the specific labor market and economic needs of Ontario. It allows the province to select candidates who meet its requirements and have the potential to contribute to its economy. The program operates under the federal-provincial agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Once a candidate is nominated through OINP, they can apply for Canadian permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system or paper-based applications, depending on the stream they choose.