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 Program will see...
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 products on larger...
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 Gilgan Family...
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 Ontario Consumer...
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 pilots are being...