Ontario’s general minimum wage rises today, October 1, 2026. It moves from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour. That is a 35 cent increase. More than 700,000 workers across the province will benefit. The new rate is the second highest among Canadian provinces. For a full time employee working 40 hours a week, it adds about...
Choosing where to live and work is an important part of an immigration plan. But a new Statistics Canada study shows that workers do not move between Canadian provinces at the same rate. The new research on interprovincial labour mobility in Canada examines how workers move across provincial and territorial borders and how mobility differs...
A new temporary IRCC policy gives some foreign workers in Canada more flexibility to study while they continue working. As of September 4, 2026, eligible work permit holders can study without a study permit when their program is six months or less. The change is important for workers who want to develop new skills without...
Canada’s labour market continued to show signs of stability in July 2026. New Statistics Canada data shows that payroll employment increased, average weekly earnings continued to rise and the number of job vacancies remained broadly stable. For people following Canada job vacancies July 2026, the headline number is 501,000 vacancies. However, the more useful story...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled that Canada could eventually move toward a controlled increase in population growth, marking a potentially important shift after several years of tighter immigration policies. The comments come shortly before the federal government is expected to release its next multi-year Immigration Levels Plan. However, applicants should be careful about what...
Canada has introduced a temporary change affecting eligibility for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) for certain nationals and former residents of Israel and Palestine. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) update allows eligible individuals who received certain final negative decisions during a specified period to apply for a PRRA without waiting for the usual...
Canada is investing approximately $1.2 million in new projects designed to attract and retain Francophone and bilingual newcomers in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario. Announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 29, 2026, the funding is being provided through the Francophone Immigration Support Program (FISP). The projects offer an important...
Canada has held its second Skilled Trades Express Entry draw of 2026, inviting 3,500 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The October 1 draw had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476, one point lower than the previous Skilled Trades draw held in April. The latest selection is important for skilled trades workers...
Ottawa. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has refreshed its operational instructions for study permit renewals under the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, known as the FMCSP. If you study in French outside Quebec, this update matters to you. The message is reassuring. Canada wants French speaking students to stay, finish their programs and build...
