The Canadian government has announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) at the Canada–U.S. border, effective immediately, to...
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Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced legislation to amend the Citizenship Act, extending citizenship by descent beyond the...
Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti
In response to the volatile security situation in Haiti, the Government of Canada has announced temporary measures to support affected individuals. Starting May 23, 2024,...
Protect Yourself from Tick Bites This Summer
The Ontario government encourages residents to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses as temperatures rise....
Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program to ensure integrity and protect students from fraud. Minister Marc Miller...
Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to help reduce backlogs and improve processing times
Canada is implementing changes to its federal business immigration programs to reduce processing times and application backlogs, effective April 30, 2024. The Start-up Visa...
Ontario Supporting Women at Work
The Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, extending previous measures to support workers. Notable provisions include requiring menstrual...
Ontario Building Better, More Modern Hospital for Etobicoke and Mississauga
The Ontario government is investing in healthcare infrastructure to improve access to care for residents in Etobicoke and Peel Region by supporting the construction of the new...
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
The Ontario government has announced an increase in the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, effective October 1, 2024. This 3.9% annualized wage increase, based on the...
Canada announces new immigration pilots to support rural and Francophone minority communities, will create a permanent program
The Canadian government recognizes the importance of rural and Francophone minority communities in the country's long-term growth. To support these communities, new immigration...