Ontario is rolling out a package of labour-law reforms designed to make the province’s hiring process more transparent and fair — particularly for newcomers who often face unnecessary obstacles when applying for work. The amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), which take effect on January 1, 2026, introduce several mandatory disclosures and bans on […]

A landmark change to Canada’s Citizenship Act will restore citizenship by descent for people who were previously blocked by the so-called “first-generation limit.” Bill C-3, passed on November 20, 2025, removes that restriction and will allow many individuals with Canadian ancestry — including several well-known Americans — to claim Canadian citizenship where they could not […]

On December 2, 2025, the U.S. announced an indefinite suspension of processing for many immigration applications submitted by nationals of 19 countries designated “high risk.” The pause affects a broad range of immigration categories, including green-card (permanent residence) applications, and leaves applicants from the affected nations — including Haiti, Somalia and Venezuela — facing an […]

Manitoba opened December with its largest single draw since October, issuing 184 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on December 5, 2025. The province again focused selection on candidates tied to its strategic recruitment initiatives — particularly those covered by the federal Temporary Public Policy (TPP) that enables prospective provincial nominees to obtain two-year open […]

Manitoba has issued a time-sensitive opportunity for certain Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates whose work permits have expired or are nearing expiry. Candidates who meet both provincial and federal criteria can apply for a Manitoba support letter — and with that letter, submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a two-year […]

Many candidates in Canada’s Express Entry system may be unknowingly underselling themselves. Small omissions, misunderstandings about what counts as skilled work, or a failure to optimize who is listed as the principal applicant can all shave important points off a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score — and that gap can be the difference between waiting […]

Parliamentary committee amendments to Bill C-12 — legislation aimed at strengthening border security and the integrity of Canada’s immigration system — have curtailed several of the broad executive powers originally proposed, while adding fresh transparency and accountability requirements. The changes restrict when and how the governor general’s extraordinary authorities may be used and require ministers […]

Canada remains a top destination for Americans thinking about relocating. If you want to live and work in Canada, there are several legal pathways available — from streamlined trade agreements and employer-specific programs to tech-fast tracks and routes that lead to permanent residence. This report walks through the practical options for U.S. citizens, the benefits […]

Temporary residents in Canada can improve their prospects of obtaining permanent residence by applying through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in provinces where they do not yet live. While many PNP streams require prior residency or in-province ties, several active provincial pathways expressly invite skilled candidates from outside their borders. For temporary residents prepared to relocate […]

The federal government raised a number of immigration-related fees that came into force on December 1, 2025. The increases affect several inadmissibility-related applications as well as the processing fee for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits. While the adjustments are modest in dollar terms, they change what some applicants must pay — and, in certain […]