Ontario Announces New Protocols so that Newcomers can Find Jobs More Smoothly
From January of 2026, new protocols will be implemented for employees looking to hire staff through publicly advertised job postings. These will take effect under changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). One of the most critical changes has been the ban on requiring Canadian work experience. This is an issue that has long been […]
Nova Scotia Introduces a New System for Selecting Permanent Residents
On November 28, the NSPNP announced that they would be introducing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) Nova Scotia has introduced a model for managing immigration applications that mirrors the approach used by most other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). This involves a candidate pool system. The province has identified several potential priority sectors, which include: […]
If You are a Newcomer in Canada, Here is How You Can Find a Family Doctor
Having a family doctor is a critical part of settling down in Canada for many newcomers, as it is one of the greatest things that can improve your short-term and long-term health. In Canada, a family doctor is your main source of contact when it comes to your health, especially when it comes to having […]
Suspension of Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream in Ontario
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has postponed its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, with immediate effect, quoting systematic misrepresentation. At the moment applicants within the Skilled Trades Stream will not be able to receive a provincial nomination through this pathway. The province will no longer be taking in new applications to the Express Entry: […]
LMIA-exempt work permits: Last Chances for Young Professionals from Limited Countries
Interested to apply for an International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025? You may want to act quickly as the time to submit a candidate profile is running out. Eligible foreign youth (aged 18–35 or 18–30) from eligible countries must submit a profile before 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 20, 2025. […]
More than 1,800 PNP Candidates within 77 Priority Occupations Receive Invitation to Ontario
On September 3, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program presented 1,893 invitations to the Foreign Worker and International Student Streams who qualify through holding job offers within 77 priority occupations, while residing in Canada. The draws consisting of the two different streams were based on applications submitted between July 2, 2025 and September 3, 2025 and had […]
