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Ontario’s new job posting rules take effect in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees will need to follow updated job posting rules under the Employment Standards Act. Employers must now include clear compensation ranges in all publicly advertised job ads, and these ranges may not exceed $50,000 unless the job pays more than $200,000. Employers are also not allowed to require Canadian work experience in job postings, helping reduce barriers for international talent. If artificial intelligen
Jan 5


Canada extended fee-free immigration support for Haitian nationals amid ongoing security crisis
The Government of Canada has announced the continuation of special immigration measures for Haitian nationals and foreign family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents beyond November 20, 2025. The extension allows eligible individuals to apply for study permits, open work permits, temporary resident permits, or status extensions without application fees. Initially launched in May 2024 in response to Haiti's deteriorating security conditions, these measures ref
Nov 21, 2025


Alberta announced stricter guidelines for the Rural Immigration Stream following federal allocation reductions
Starting January 1, 2026, Alberta's Rural Renewal Stream will operate under stricter guidelines as the province responds to reduced federal immigration allocations. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has announced caps on community endorsements, introduced a one-year validity period for candidate letters, and implemented a skills-based endorsement framework. Foreign nationals already in Canada will now need valid work permits during both the application and ass
Nov 20, 2025


Canada updates the Intra-Company Transferee Program guidelines for the International Mobility Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updates to the intra-company transferee (ICT) guidelines under...
Oct 6, 2025


Canada reported 235,070 fewer temporary residents in 2025
Canada's strategic immigration policy adjustments have resulted in a significant decrease of 235,070 in temporary resident arrivals...
Sep 24, 2025


Ontario breaks down interprovincial barriers for certified workers
Ontario is taking a historic step to strengthen Canada’s workforce by removing interprovincial barriers for in-demand professions,...
Sep 2, 2025


Canada invited over 10k IEC candidates over the past month
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Aug 11, 2025


ESDC updated processing times for LMIA streams
On August 5, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...
Aug 6, 2025


IRCC enhances transparency with new officer decision notes for visa refusals
Starting July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant service improvement by...
Jul 31, 2025


Ontario Premier Ford retreats from provincial work permit initiative
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has abandoned his recent commitment to issue provincial work permits to asylum seekers, just days after...
Jul 30, 2025


IRCC updated the Recognized Employer Pilot for streamlined work permit processing
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released new policy guidelines for the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP), enhancing the...
Jul 18, 2025


British Columbia conducted two draws for entrepreneurs
On July 8, 2025, British Columbia held new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 12...
Jul 15, 2025


IRCC conducted new IEC draws and invited over 7,000 candidates in June 2025
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Jun 30, 2025


ESDC published updated processing times for LMIA applications
On June 10, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment...
Jun 12, 2025


Major changes in Canada's port of entry work permit applications
Effective May 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised guidelines for work permit applications at ports...
May 14, 2025


IRCC invited over 20,000 IEC candidates over the past month
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
May 5, 2025
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