Skilled workers in Ontario—many in the trades—have been protesting since mid-November 2025, after the provincial government abruptly cancelled thousands of applications under the OINP Skilled Trades Stream. Protestor Kuljinder Singh tells RED FM News Director Harjinder Thind that the cancellation left applicants facing expired permits, uncertainty, and a sense of betrayal despite following all requirements. Protesters at Queen’s Park and the Ministry of Labour are demanding transparency, fairness, and a review, arguing they are being punished for issues related to program fraud or government errors, not their own actions.
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