Ontario Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaugton is making good on his government’s promise to crack down on unregulated temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters and business who are using unlicensed operators. The problem of unregulated THAs and recruiters is well documented by ministry officers who have conducted inspections. Their reports show […]
Effective September 7th, as part of Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures, the Government is now allowing for discretionary travel by foreign nationals from any country provided that they have are fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the Government of Canada at least 14 days prior to entering Canada. What’s New Fully vaccinated […]
In 2020, IRCC introduced a special program to allow out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to regularize their status. The public policy was implemented in response to numerous studies confirming massive labour shortages in the construction industry in the GTA, and the key role that out-of-status workers have played in filling the […]
It is that time of the year again, we are a month way until school starts in Canada. The Canadian Government through various measures, and announcements during the pandemic has made it evident that international students contribute significantly to the Canadian economy. Therefore, it is not surprising that they have put policies/measures in place to ease international […]
On August 9, 2021 at 12:01am EDT new rules come into effect for travel to Canada for American citizens and permanent residents of the United States. What’s New Fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. currently residing in the US can enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel if fully vaccinated at least 14 […]
Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada announced two new permanent residence (“PR”) pathways for Hong Kong residents in Canada, plus their family members who are in Canada or abroad. Both PR pathways remain in effect until August 31, 2026. The public policy includes two streams for eligible, potential applicants. There is a Recent Graduate Stream and a Worker Stream. […]
The Canadian government announced new permanent residence programs last week. These Programs, the “Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathways,” are an unprecedented, likely one-time opportunity for recent graduates working in Canada and those working on the COVID frontlines to transition to permanent residence. Note that these programs do not apply to Quebec. Briefly, the eligibility […]
Please note that we are not providing legal advice in this article, but are simply commenting on what our clients have been experiencing. If you require legal assistance, please reach out to one of our lawyers. In the last few weeks we have seen a number of travel restrictions and requirements come into effect. No […]
Were you one of the 27,332 lucky individuals who received an invitation to apply in the historic draw on February 13, 2021? Do you want to know how to submit a complete and accurate application, and what happens if you don’t? Our immigration lawyers, Sarah Fagan, Douglas Tsoi and Clinton Green will discuss common Express Entry […]
Cold in Canada? Stranded in the States? Please join our immigration lawyers: Barbara Jo Caruso, Joel S. Guberman, and Lainie M. Appleby for a discussion about the most recent requirements with respect to Canadian and US travel restrictions, the recently announced 3-day hotel stay upon arrival in Canada and more. To join our ZOOM seminar on Friday, February 19 at 2:00 […]
